Bahrain has issued 37.4 percent fewer new work visas during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 (more…)
Archive for August, 2009
Fewer Bahrain work visas issued in Q2
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Major step with reservations
Thursday, August 6th, 2009The liberalisation of job markets in GCC countries has always been an issue of heated debate, whether at the domestic level or the level of global organisations, especially the International Labour Organisation (ILO) (more…)
Step up war on trafficking
Thursday, August 6th, 2009BAHRAIN could face an influx of illegal workers if it does not face up to human trafficking, a leading rights activist has warned. Although the problem of immigrants attempting to gain access to the country’s shores is not major now, it could soon become a significant issue in the Gulf, said Migrant Workers’ Protection Society action committee head Marietta Dias (more…)
Bahrain Expats Welcome Labour Reforms Businesses Wary
Monday, August 3rd, 2009MANAMA — Bahrain’s launch of labour friendly initiatives allowing expatriates to change jobs without no-objection certificates from sponsors has received a thumping welcome from workers, while businessmen pressed on with their reservations about the reform (more…)
