announces its intention to hold the Tamkeen Enterprise Growth Management Forum on 13 October 2009 at the Gulf Hotel. The forum is aimed at enlightening the audience about private sector support programme and explaining to business owners how they can benefit from them Continue reading
Free medical checks for 300 at camp
A FREE medical camp for more than 300 workers will be held at the Gulf City Cleaning Company’s labour accommodation in Salmabad tomorrow Continue reading
Parents have the right to be heard
| I am not in favour of the closure of Bahrain’s schools in fear of an outbreak of swine flu, despite my apparent sympathy for those who made the decision Continue reading |
Tamkeen signs MoU with Labour Market Regulatory Authority
The MoU was signed by Tamkeen’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulelah Al Qassimi and LMRA’s Chief Executive Mr. Ali Radhi Continue reading
Fewer Bahrain work visas issued in Q2
Bahrain has issued 37.4 percent fewer new work visas during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 Continue reading
Major step with reservations
The liberalisation of job markets in GCC countries has always been an issue of heated debate, whether at the domestic level or the level of global organisations, especially the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Continue reading
Step up war on trafficking
BAHRAIN could face an influx of illegal workers if it does not face up to human trafficking, a leading rights activist has warned. Although the problem of immigrants attempting to gain access to the country’s shores is not major now, it could soon become a significant issue in the Gulf, said Migrant Workers’ Protection Society action committee head Marietta Dias Continue reading
Expatriates allowed to shift jobs without sponsor’s permission
Dubai, Aug 3 : Bahrain’s move to allow expatriates to shift jobs without sponsor’s permission has been widely welcomed by overseas workers but employers said it would kill businesses Continue reading
Bahrain Expats Welcome Labour Reforms Businesses Wary
MANAMA — Bahrain’s launch of labour friendly initiatives allowing expatriates to change jobs without no-objection certificates from sponsors has received a thumping welcome from workers, while businessmen pressed on with their reservations about the reform Continue reading
Era of sponsorship ends in Bahrain
Expat tax strike planned across Bahrain
HRW praises Bahrain labour law reforms
Bahrain scraps sponsorship system, Gulf first
Bahrain on Saturday became the first Gulf state to abolish controversial labour laws that restrict the free movement of workers amid praise from rights groups and criticism from local industry Continue reading