LMRA Switches to Cloud Computing
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) yesterday migrated its electronic system successfully to Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centre. Continue reading
LMRA: Recruitment of domestic workers to recommence on 14 September 2020
In line with a decision made by the Government Executive Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, the Kingdom’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has today announced that the recruitment of domestic workers will recommence starting on 14 September 2020. Continue reading
No flexi permits for runaway workers: LMRA
Manama, Sept. 9 (BNA): Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO Ausamah bin Abdullah Al Absi said that the authority will not allow runaway workers to regularize their situation by obtaining a Flexi Permit or transferring to a new employer. Continue reading
61 manpower firms caught for violations
LEGAL action has been taken against 61 firms as part of a nationwide crackdown on rogue manpower agencies hiring domestic staff, including undocumented workers, on an hourly basis for cleaning services. Continue reading
Bahrain’s keenness to upgrade labour market systems stressed
Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ausamah bin Abdullah Alabsi, received today US embassy Charge D’Affaires Margaret Nardi. Continue reading
Unlicensed manpower firm faces action
Action is being taken against a manpower agency that supplied domestic workers without a licence. Continue reading
29 Unlicensed firms facing legal action
Twenty-nine unlicensed firms supplying domestic workers on an hourly basis will face legal action. Continue reading
Flexi permits upgrade hailed
Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan has hailed initiatives launched to upgrade the flexi-work visa policy. Continue reading
Flexi work visa rethink
Manama, Aug. 24 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting, held remotely.
The Cabinet congratulated HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, on the success of his medical tests, and wished him continued good health as he supports the advancement of Bahrain’s progress across all sectors, under the leadership of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Continue reading