Bahrain has some of the best protections for migrant workers in the Gulf, according to a top International Labour Organisation (ILO) representative. The ILO has witnessed a surge in complaints related to workers’ rights in the region, but regional desk officer at its Arab Region Worker Activities Bureau Nezam Qahoush said “the situation is far better in Bahrain”. Continue reading
Ausamah Al Absi received a US Congress delegation
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) president and head of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Ausamah Al Absi yesterday received a US Congress delegation which visited a shelter to protect expatriate workers from human trafficking dangers. Continue reading
New LMRA warning
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has warned the public against dealing with unlicensed recruitment agencies. Legal action is being taken against those violating the authority’s rules and regulations that protect the rights of citizens and residents, LMRA planning and licensing director Hassan Al Rahma said. Continue reading
Broadening Bahraini-Indonesian cooperation highlighted
Minister of Labour and Social Development Jamil Humaidan today received an Indonesian parliamentary delegation led by Ahmad Maoshul Affandy. Head of Parliament’s Service Committee, Abbas Madhi, was present. Continue reading
National efforts in combating human trafficking stressed
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO, also Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ausamah bin Abdullah Al-Absi, today received an Indonesia parliamentary delegation led by Chairman of Bahraini -Indonesian Friendship Group, MP Aseeb Mawsoul. Continue reading
US delegation lauds labour market reforms
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO, also Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ausamah bin Abdullah Al-Absi, today received A delegation of the US Senate staff members. Continue reading
LMRA accepts fee payment through ATM cards
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s deputy CEO, Shaikh Fawaz bin Hamad Al Khalifa, said the Authority has endorsed a new payment channel for employers and businesses to pay LMRA monthly bills and its dues using ATM cards. Continue reading
Stopping renewal of expired permits with expiry exceeding 3 months
Dear Clients,
kindly be informed that today 29-02-2016 marks the final day for renewing expired permits of three months or more since expiry. Please be informed that the system will automatically cancel expired applications under the mentioned criteria. Once cancelled, the permit will be nonrenewable and the employer will have to apply for new permits.
Total workforce grew by six percent in third quarter
Labour and Social Development Minister, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, said the total number of workers in the Kingdom of Bahrain in the third quarter of last year grew by 6%. Continue reading
IOM: Bahrain a global model for best practice for foreign workers
The Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Mr William Lacy Swing, has said that the Kingdom of Bahrain is considered a global role model for its practices in dealing with foreign workers. The Director General also praised the Kingdom’s efforts in guaranteeing fair recruitment, protection of foreign workers and combatting Trafficking in Persons. Continue reading