BBM wraps up LMRA project

Manama

Bahrain Business Machines (BBM), the Bahrain division of Gulf Business Machines (GBM), yesterday announced the completion of a project to enhance the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). The project entailed upgrading of LMRA’s existing IT infrastructure using the latest solutions from IBM.

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Employment in Bahrain ‘up during unrest’

Employment among Bahrainis increased during the height of the unrest, according to a new report from the kingdom’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).A total of 141,263 were in work between January and April, an increase of 2.1 per cent compared with the same period last year, figures released by LMRA show. Continue reading

Decree-by-Law

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Monarch of the Kingdom of Bahrain also issued Decree-by-Law No. (32) for the year 2011 regarding rescinding and replacement of clause (E) of article (42) of Act No. (19) for the eyar 2006 regarding organizing LMRA as follows:

E- The LMRA shall deduct 50% from the total fees it collects and deposit the amount so deducted into the state’s public account in compliance with the procedures to be agreed upon between LMRA and the Ministry of Finance.

99% employers obey law

Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan said 99 per cent employers in the Kingdom adhered to the afternoon work ban this year. He said the percentage has increased by 1pc from 98 last year.The minister said the result was achieved because of the cooperation that existed between the ministry and contractors for the past four years.

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Manama, July 27. (BNA) –

Labour Minister and Board Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan met here today the CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB) and Board Chairman of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. Continue reading

LMRA targets market reforms

Labour Market Regulatory Authority intends to re-launch its business to satisfy all clients’ needs and enhance its achievements, Labour Minister and LMRA president Jameel Humaidan said yesterday.This came as he met LMRA senior management in the presence of chief executive Osama bin Abdulla Al Isa.

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