Bahrain will join the International Community in marking the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, approved by the UN General Assembly in 2013, and observed worldwide every July 30. Continue reading
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Trafficking clamp success praised by top diplomat
BAHRAIN’S efforts to combat human trafficking, including the protection of alleged Filipina victims, has been praised by a top diplomat. Philippines Ambassador Alfonso Ver said the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has played a key role in addressing the “global scourge” through new programmes and intensified campaigns in the country. Continue reading
Payout pledge after hiring agency’s licence revoked
FAMILIES will be refunded after a domestic worker recruitment agency’s licence was revoked, following more than 20 complaints against it. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) received 23 complaints against the company between last July and February, it said in a statement. Continue reading
Bahrain’s efforts to combat human trafficking hailed
CEO of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority, Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ausamah bin Abdulla Al-Absi, today received US Ambassador to Bahrain, Justin Hicks Siberell. Continue reading
Coordination between production parties underlined
CEO Ausamah bin Abdullah Al-Absi of Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) highlighted the significance of cooperation between production parties to serve the labour market reform project and safeguard homeland and citizens’ interests. Continue reading
New contracts for domestic workers to be enforced from October 1
A NEW contract for domestic workers will be enforced from October 1, it was announced. Under the revised rules, employers seeking to hire a housemaid will have to compulsorily declare, among other things, the nature of the job, working hours and weekly day off. Continue reading
New LMRA facility for businessmen
A NEW centre that will offer business owners key services at their doorstep is being launched by Bahrain’s labour watchdog.
The Distinguished Service Centre, to be officially inaugurated by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) today, will provide facilities to employers right at their workplace, without the need for them to visit LMRA headquarters in Sanabis or any other branch. Continue reading
LMRA receives Thai ambassador
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s CEO Ausamah Abdullah Al Absi the Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons has received Ambassador of Thailand to Bahrain, Chayapan Bamrungphong. Continue reading
LMRA chief receives 3rd FDPM intake
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer Ausamah Al-Absi paid tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, hailing his keenness on supporting Bahraini competences.
Flexible work permit launched
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) launched the flexible work permit in a ceremony held at its Sitra branch yesterday.
The flexible work permit, issued for a period of two years, would enable an Individual to be his/her own sponsor. The permit holder would be free to work anywhere at his choice except in restaurants, salons and hotels, and would be entitled to service at all the Government health centres and hospitals. Continue reading