More than 10 thousand foreign workers had corrected their legal situation since the launch of the grace period for undocumented migrant workers “Amnesty Period” Which was launched last July, and will last until the end of the 2015, expected to increase in the coming period especially with the end of summer and the return of business owners from their holidays. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Employers
Bahrain anti-human trafficking efforts outlined
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah bin Abdulla Al-Absi received a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and outlined developments of the labour market reform project. Continue reading
LMRA opens doors for Nepali labourers
Labour Market Regulatory Authority’s (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah Al Absi said that the Authority in the past benefitted from recruiting various labourers from different countries.For the labour market in the Kingdom, Al Absi held a meeting in Kathmandu of Nepal on Friday with the Labour Ministry and Communications Ministry of Nepal aiming to regulate and attract foreign labourers from Nepal through authorized labour supply companies.
Post Offices to offer 6 new services
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority plans to simplify services to customers by adding 6 new services in Post Offices in various governorates of the Kingdom starting April 5. LMRA’s Vice President of Operations, Ali Al Kooheji said the authority is keen on providing all possible facilities to save time of the customers. Continue reading
LMRA: 21,000 Work Permits Issued for Domestic Employees in 4 Months
Al Absi discusses LMRA achievements with MP Ghazi Al Rahma
LMRA Chief Executive Officer Ausamah Al Absi received on Thursday 5th of February 2015, at his office, the MP Ghazi Al Rahma from the 4th district of the northern Governorate. Continue reading
LMRA annual report revealed
Last year, 1,742 persons with forged passports were detected while attempting to enter the country through Bahrain International Airport (BIA), Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) revealed on Wednesday. Continue reading
LMRA Discusses Cooperation with Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society
Labour Market Regulatory Authority Chief Executive Ausamah Al Absi discussed means to boost cooperation with the Bahrain Businesswomen’s society during a meeting on Tuesday 3rd of February, 2015. Continue reading
New payment method hailed
A new electronic payment method being made available to Bahrain’s employers from next year has been welcomed by workers’ rights activists. Introduced by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) in collaboration with MasterCard International and Bahrain’s Payment International Enterprise, the new payment method will be rolled out from April (2015) and gives employers the option of transferring salaries to their expatriate employees electronically. Continue reading
LMRA Chief receives Pakistani Ambassador
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah bin Abdulla Al-Absi has today received newly-appointed Pakistani Ambassador Muhammed Saeed Khan and discussed IT cooperation and exchanging expertise. Continue reading
LMRA President Receives National Anglican Church Pastor
Manama, Sept. 21 — (BNA): Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’S CEO Ausama Abdullah Al-Absi received the Pastor of Bahrain’s National Evangelical Church, Rev. Hani Aziz. Continue reading