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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.
Continue readingHM King issues decree, re-structuring LMRA board
Manama, Dec. 8 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Decree 83/2020, re-structuring the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), under the chairmanship of the Labour and Social Development Minister. Continue reading
Commit for Bahrain
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
Growing response to new hiring push
BAHRAIN is open for business, allowing employers to hire new foreign workers, said a top official yesterday. Continue reading
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
Bahrain reduces work permit fees by 50% for 3 months
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has announced a reduction in monthly labor fees for issuing and renewing work permits by 50% for a period of three months, starting on July 1, 2020. 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