Developing residential areas, introducing new educational programmes and building new shopping complexes are underway in the Capital Governorate. They are part of future initiatives that will focus on economic growth and empowering the youth, said Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa. Continue reading
32pc Egyptians in Bahrain work in educational sector
Of more than 21,000 Egyptians living in the Kingdom, 32 per cent are working in the educational sector, an official statistics showed.
This was disclosed by Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO Ausamah Al Absi yesterday, while receiving Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) Egyptian delegationPresident and the Manpower Committee at Egypt’s House of Representatives Chairman Gebaly Mohammed Al Maraghy to LMRA. Continue reading
Labour Ministry, LMRA, BCCI discuss cooperation
Labour and Social Development Minister and Board Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, held a meeting with a member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) board members, led by First Deputy Chaimran, Khalid Rashid Abdulrahman Al-Zayani. Continue reading
LMRA chief receives UAE delegation
CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Ausamah bin Abdulla Al Absi received here today an official delegation from the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE), led by Housing Consultant Jassim Mohammed Hussain. Continue reading
The CEO of Labour Market Regulatory Authority holds a roundtable discussion with the FDPM fellows
LMRA Chief Executive receives US ambassador
Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Head of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Osama bin Abdullah Al Absi received today the US Ambassador to Bahrain William Roebuck. Continue reading
Bahrain maintains its Tier 2 ranking
The Kingdom of Bahrain has maintained its anti-human trafficking rating among the Tier 2 countries for the second year in a row.
A report released today by the US State Department acknowledged Bahrain’s tangible progress in combating the scourge of human trafficking. Continue reading
LMRA Ramadan Timing
LMRA Client Services is pleased to serve you during the Holy month of Ramadan as per the following time schedule
| Office | Time |
|---|---|
| LMRA Headquarte | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Mina Salman | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Seef Mall (Al Muharraq) | 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Al-Razi Medical Complex | Via appointment from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| North Sitra Industrial Area | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Isa Town Post Office | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| LMRA Shelter and Expatriate Services Unit “Northern Sehla | Via appointment from 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Riffa Post Office | 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Al Absi: The government gives a great importance to safeguarding the rights of all workers
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO, Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Mr. Ausamah bin Abdullah Al-Absi, confirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain gives a great importance to safeguarding the rights of all foreign workers in the Kingdom, starting from its advanced economic, noting that the Kingdom has enacted a number of legislations flowing into this framework.
Bosses face new charges to hire expatriates
Employers wishing to exceed their regular quota will have to pay an additional BD300 for each extra expatriate worker they hire – on the basis of BD150 annually. Apart from the additional fees, employers will still be required to pay the regular two-year BD200 levy and monthly fees on each foreign worker. Continue reading