Batelco Signs Agreement with Labour Market Regulatory Authority to Provide Free Calling Cards for Workers

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Batelco, Bahrain’s leading communications solutions provider has entered into a partnership with Bahrain Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) to support the LMRA’s efforts in regard to foreign workers employed in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Under the agreement expat workers in Bahrain will benefit from a free Sim card service that aims to keep them in constant touch with the Authority. Continue reading

Bahrain Awareness Awards Participates in National Day at BIC

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Bahrain Awareness Awards which was launched last week by Labour Market Regulatory authority (LMRA) participated in National Day celebrations at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in the period of 13th to 17th of December 2014. Continue reading

LMRA Hosts Business Lunch for Ambassadors (Countries of Origin of Expatriate Labour Force)

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Labour Market Regulatory Authority LMRA, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ausamah Bin Abdullah Al Absi recently (Thursday, 11 December) hosted a Business Luncheon in Honor of the Ambassadors to the Kingdom at the Capital Club. Attending the Luncheon were the ambassadors of the countries of origin of Foreign labour ; India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Nepal, Continue reading

Labour cooperation with Indonesia discussed

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Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Ausamah Abdullah Al Absi discussed recently with an official Indonesian delegation a draft agreement on comprehensive cooperation between LMRA and the National Board for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Overseas Workers in the labour field. He also discussed with the delegation issues pertaining to the Indonesian labour force in Bahrain and raising awareness of the labour market regulations as well as workers’ rights and duties. Continue reading

Launch of the Annual Bahrain award for Community Awareness

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First Edition focuses on “Wages of Domestic Employees”

The Labour Market Regulatory authority CEO, Mr. Ausamah Bin Abdulla Alabsi announced the launch of the Annual Bahrain Awards, which will be held every year with the objective of enhancing the community’s awareness and to support the concept of respecting the rights and duties of the expatriate workers, who make up an important part of our society in the Kingdom. Continue reading

LMRA Celebrates Bahraini Women Day

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LMRA held a ceremony on Monday celebrating the fourteenth anniversary of Bahraini women day which is held every year on the 1st of December. LMRA Public Relations and Media manager Ms. Hana Al Saffar honored LMRA and partners female employees in RAMI Grand Hotel, Seef area. She expressed her gratitude towards their professional attitude and high standard performance. Continue reading

LMRA Welcomes Ericsson International

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The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s CEO Ausamah Abdullah Al-Absi received a delegation from Ericsson International and explored with them the company’s requirements to expand its operations in Bahrain. Procedures and facilitations were agreed to attract this international company to make Bahrain one of its major regional hubs. Continue reading

LMRA Board of Directors Directs for more Facilities and Flexibility in Issuing Domestic Employees Licences

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LMRA Board of Directors, HE Minister of Labour  and Chairman of the Board Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan confirmed that LMRA is efficiently completing the tasks of issuing licences of domestic expatriate employees and their equivalents after the transition of the custody from Ministry of Labour and the start of official presentation of the service in LMRA at the beginning of September 2014, showing satisfaction with the transmission of domestic expatriate employees licenses tasks to LMRA smoothly, and pointing to the positive reactions of public beneficiaries of LMRA services. Continue reading