LMRA Facilitates the Issuance of IBANs for All Expatriate Employees Entering Bahrain

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), in coordination with the Central Bank of Bahrain and in collaboration with the private sector, announced that it has begun facilitating the issuance of an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) for every incoming expatriate employee in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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Bahrain’s human trafficking fight draws US recognition

Human trafficking is one of the world’s most rampant human rights violations and, sadly, one of its most profitable crimes. A select group of countries is making efforts to fight the scourge — among them is Bahrain, which has implemented an oper-door policy for its citizens to report suspected human trafficking crimes. Continue reading

Migrant workers at heart of Bahrain’s COVID-19 strategy

When we look back at the history of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the years to come, when restrictions on movement are lifted and friends are reunited, what will be the most important lessons learned? I suggest this: When people united, to respect social distancing and protect the vulnerable, we discovered our most powerful weapon against the virus. One of the things this pandemic has made clear is that the whole community must come together to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading

HM King congratulated on Tier 1 achievement

Manama,  June 25 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah bin Abdulla Alabsi on the achievement of Bahrain which was ranked among the Tier 1 in the US Department of State Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report for the third consecutive year. Continue reading