Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan paid several surprise visits to worksites across the Kingdom on Tuesday.The visit was made to ensure companies’ commitment to the ministry’s summer work ban, which prohibits outdoor labourers to work between 12pm and 4pm in July and August.During the visit, Mr. Humaidan met worksite supervisors and discussed their observations and requirements. Continue reading
LMRA CEO Receives Chinese Deputy Chief of Mission
LMRA chief Executive Mr. Ausamah Bin Abdulla Alabsi received Chinese Deputy Chief of Mission to the Kingdom Mr. Chen Yewah. The Deputy Chief of the Mission praised the experience of the labor market which is aimed to preserve the rights of expatriate employees, he acknowledged the outstanding efforts made by the LMRA to create an integrated system that speeds up the process of registering and regulating expatriate employees. Continue reading
LMRA statistical report for the third week of the month of July 2014
Newsletter on Bahrain Good Morning radio show about LMRA statistical report for the third week of the month of July 2014.
It’s fast it’s cool
Bahrain is moving on the fast lane, it seems, as the embassies of the Kingdom abroad would soon be able to issue visas directly. The initiative not only facilitates tourism, but also reduces official delay. Continue reading
HM the King issues three decrees
Manama, Jul. 15. (BNA) – His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued three decrees for this year. Under Decree 63, Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al-Qaed was re-appointed as CEO of the e-Government Authority for a renewable three-year term, with the rank of Under-Secretary. Continue reading
Man found dead on Hidd beach
The body of an Indian national was removed from inside a vehicle found floating near Al Hidd coastline on Sunday. A spokesperson from the Ministry of Interior told DT News that the man was identified as Narayanan Sudharsanan, 49. Continue reading
Sharp drop in maid abuse cases
There has been a drop in the number of foreign housemaids coming forward with allegations of abuse during Ramadan. In previous years, extended working hours and allegations of general mistreatment during the Muslim holy month were blamed for large numbers of domestic workers fleeing their employers and seeking shelter. Continue reading
Summer Ban Implemented
More than 98 per cent of companies in the Kingdom have implemented the Labour Ministry’s ‘Summer Work Ban,’ which came into effect by the beginning of the month. Labour Ministry Undersecretary Sabah Al Dossary stated on Tuesday that the ministry officials paid inspection visits to 3077 establishments last week. Continue reading
‘Maid industry’ in spotlight
Oh I did have a smirk the other day reading the lament from the Bahrain Recruiters Society – a strange name suggestive of a football coven or squad for military dragoonery – as with unusual honesty, they called off a strike, “because it would ruin their business.” Continue reading
Labour Market to see growth
Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan yesterday said that Bahrain will follow the examples shown by the world in developing the labour market of the Kingdom. Highlighting small and medium sector as the next major job provider, the minister affirmed that the new employment opportunities will be developed by the Kingdom in the retail and hospitality sectors. Continue reading