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61 manpower firms caught for violations
LEGAL action has been taken against 61 firms as part of a nationwide crackdown on rogue manpower agencies hiring domestic staff, including undocumented workers, on an hourly basis for cleaning services. Continue reading
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
“Executive Committee” Discusses The Further Development of Labor Market Regulations
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad chairs the 340th meeting of the Government Executive Committee, held remotely. Bahrain’s labour market systems and latest developments on measures to combat COVID-19.
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
Deputy Premier issues edict exempting adversely affected businesses from some LMRA fees
Manama, July 12 (BNA): Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, today issued an edict, exempting businesses adversely affected by the repercussions of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from paying some fees imposed by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). 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
Bahrain’s efforts to deal with COVID-19 impact on workers praised
Manama, May 22 (BNA): Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Antonio Vitorino, praised the efforts made by the Kingdom of Bahrain to rectify the conditions of migrant workers in the kingdom. Continue reading
HRH the Crown Prince: Strong social cohesion creates a common purpose against COVID-19
Manama, May 5 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today chaired a meeting of the Government’s Executive Committee, held remotely. Continue reading
The National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) highlights measures and developments
The Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), HE Ausamah bin Abdullah Al Absi, highlighted that in April, in line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, the LMRA is supporting the private sector by suspended monthly work fees, as well as fees for issuing and renewing work permits for a period of three months. Continue reading