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Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
12 Illegal Workers Detained And 125 Violators Deported
Twelve violating and irregular workers were detained, and 125 violators were deported following 1,077 inspection campaigns and visits carried out by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) between 25 and 31 May 2025. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,062 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 15 joint inspection campaigns, that included 5 campaigns in the Capital Governorate, 3 campaigns in Muharraq Governorate, 6 campaigns in the Northern Governorate, and 1 campaign in the Southern Governorate. The government entities that participated in the campaigns are the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the Governorate's respective Police Directorate, the General Directorate of Media and Security Culture, the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and the Social Insurance Organisation. Joint coordination The Authority affirmed the continuation of joint coordination with government agencies to intensify inspection campaigns in all governorates of the Kingdom, and to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm economic and social security of the Kingdom. The renewed its call on all members of the society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices, by reporting violations via the electronic form on the authority's website or by calling the authority's call centre on 17506055 or via the government's Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul). Also read: Prosecutors Seek Death Sentence For Man Accused Of Murdering Neighbour In Shakhura
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
12 illegal workers detained and 125 violators deported
Twelve violating and irregular workers were detained, and 125 violators were deported following 1,077 inspection campaigns and visits carried out by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) between 25 and 31 May 2025. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,062 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 15 joint inspection campaigns, that included 5 campaigns in the Capital Governorate, 3 campaigns in Muharraq Governorate, 6 campaigns in the Northern Governorate, and 1 campaign in the Southern Governorate. The government entities that participated in the campaigns are the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the Governorate's respective Police Directorate, the General Directorate of Media and Security Culture, the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and the Social Insurance Organisation. Joint coordination The Authority affirmed the continuation of joint coordination with government agencies to intensify inspection campaigns in all governorates of the Kingdom, and to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm economic and social security of the Kingdom. The renewed its call on all members of the society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices, by reporting violations via the electronic form on the authority's website or by calling the authority's call centre on 17506055 or via the government's Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul).
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Shura reviews 30-day grace period for work permit renewals
A 30-day window to renew expat work permits and a cap on how many can be issued has been proposed during a review by the Shura Council's Services Committee. The committee, chaired by Dr Jameela Mohamed Redha Al Salman, met yesterday to discuss two amendments to Bahrain's 2006 law on labour market regulation. Present at the meeting were Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Nibras Mohamed Talib and Labour Ministry Labour Relations Director Mai Hassan Al Asmi, along with senior staff from both bodies. One proposal seeks to give employers an extra month to renew work permits without facing penalties. As things stand, failure to renew on time means sanctions under Article 36 of the law. The second proposal calls for the national labour market plan to set a fixed upper limit on the number of permits granted by the LMRA. Current wording leaves that decision open-ended. Also on the table was a draft law to regulate artistic professions. The proposal, submitted by members Nancy Deena Elly Khedouri, Dalal Al Zayed, Khalid Al Maskati, Redha Faraj and Dr Mohamed Al Khozaie, would require anyone working in the arts to obtain a licence from the minister. The draft sets out a plan to issue professional cards to Bahraini artists, giving them access to certain benefits. It also includes the creation of a fund to support artistic work and provide backing for artists in the country. The draft further calls for stronger legal cover for those working in the arts, aiming to treat the field as a recognised line of work. It includes provisions for financial and social backing for Bahraini artists and refers to the arts as part of Bahrain's cultural identity.
Daily Tribune
27-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
22 illegal workers detained and 160 violators deported
A total of 22 violating and irregular workers were detained and 160 violators deported following a series of inspection campaigns conducted by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) between May 18 and 24, 2025. In total, 1,337 inspection campaigns and visits were carried out during this period. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,325 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 12 joint inspection campaigns, that included 8 campaigns in the Capital Governorate, 1 campaign in Muharraq Governorate, 1 campaign in the Northern Governorate, and 2 campaigns in the Southern Governorate. The government entity that participated in the campaigns is the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and the Governorate's respective Police Directorate. The Authority affirmed the continuation of joint coordination with government agencies to intensify inspection campaigns in all governorates of the Kingdom, and to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm economic and social security of the Kingdom.
Gulf Insider
20-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
LMRA Inspections Lead To Deportation
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has announced the results of a major inspection campaign carried out across Bahrain between May 11 and May 17, 2025, which led to the deportation of 167 violators and the detention of 14 irregular workers. In total, the LMRA conducted 1,337 inspection campaigns and visits, including 1,324 individual visits to commercial establishments and 13 joint inspection operations in coordination with multiple government agencies. The joint campaigns were carried out in all four governorates, including seven in the Capital Governorate, two each in Muharraq, Northern, and Southern Governorates. The inspections uncovered several violations of Bahrain's Labour Market Regulation Law and Residency Laws, and appropriate legal action has been taken. Participating entities included the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), along with the Police Directorates, the General Directorate of Media and Security Culture, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. The LMRA emphasized its continued collaboration with government partners to protect the integrity of the labour market and address illegal employment practices that threaten the Kingdom's economic and social security. Citizens and residents are encouraged to report any suspected labour violations via the LMRA website at by calling 17506055, or through the Tawasul Suggestions and Complaints System. Also read: Bahrain Named World's Cleanest Airport In 2025 By Skytrax
