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Daily Tribune
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
LMRA Chief Meets ‘Taa'ash' Association to Promote Religious Tolerance
Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons, Mr. Nibras Talib, welcomed Mr. Yousif Mohammed Bu Zaboon, President of the Bahrain Association for Religious Tolerance and Coexistence (Taa'ash), along with members of the association's board. During the visit, Mr. Bu Zaboon presented Mr. Talib with a copy of the book 'In the Hospitality of the King of Peace', which highlights His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's efforts in promoting tolerance, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence among different religions and cultures. Mr. Talib praised Bahrain's firm commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to uphold values of interfaith harmony and cultural diversity. The meeting also explored the association's key initiatives aimed at fostering mutual respect and preserving Bahrain's religious and cultural diversity. Both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation to support their shared goals of strengthening coexistence in society.
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain close to deporting 10,000 illegal expatriates
Bahrain is close to deporting 10,000 illegal expatriates as part of its intensive inspection visits and joint campaigns carried out across the country since last year. The latest statistics released by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) indicate an upward trajectory with an increase in the number of campaigns, detention and deportation in its ongoing crackdown on irregular workers. A total of 1,167 inspection visits and joint campaigns were conducted from June 29 to July 12, resulting in the detention of 19 violating and irregular workers, and deportation of 242 expats. The labour watchdog said, in a statement yesterday, that various shops across the four governorates were covered. Besides the 1,146 inspection visits, 21 joint campaigns were conducted – 10 in the Southern Governorate, seven in the Muharraq Governorate, three in the Northern Governorate and one in the Capital Governorate. Overall since January last year, 82,941 inspection visits and 1,172 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in the identification of 3,245 violations and the deportation of 9,873 irregular workers. People are being urged to report illegal labour practices and violations via the website by calling 17506055 or via the government's suggestions and complaints system, Tawasul. In recent years, Bahrain has enforced tough new regulations to prevent the misuse of tourist visas and to ensure those seeking employment arrive with proper work permits issued by their employers. These measures also aim to provide job opportunities for Bahrainis and reduce unemployment by supporting citizens as the first choice for employers. LMRA chief executive Nibras Talib earlier told MPs that the introduction of the new rules has had a huge impact, with the incidence of tourist or visit visas being converted into work permits dropping by more than 87 per cent. Under the new rules, a visit visa can no longer be converted into a work or dependent visa without a sponsor. However, visit visas with a sponsor can be transferred to a work or dependent visa for a revised fee of BD250, instead of the previous BD60, only if it is for the same sponsor. Bahrain's total population reached 1,588,670, according to last year's statistics. Bahrainis are 739,736 (46.6pc) while non-Bahrainis are 848,934 (53.4pc). Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily Tribune
02-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Bourse attains 'CIO Legend' Award Global CIO 200 Summit – Bahrain Edition for Chief Information Officers
Bahrain Bourse attained the 'Chief Information Officer Legend Award' during the Global CIO 200 Summit – Bahrain Edition 2025, held under the patronage of the General Sports Authority and organized by Shaikh Nasser Center for Research and Development in Artificial Intelligence. The award was presented by H.E. Mr. Nibras Talib, Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and Board Member of the General Sports Authority, which was received by Mr. Hussain Al Jamri, Senior Director of Information Technology at Bahrain Bourse, during a special ceremony recognizing distinguished executive leaders in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. This recognition comes in appreciation of Bahrain Bourse's notable efforts in adopting advanced technologies and innovative solutions. Key initiatives that contributed to this achievement included digitizing workflow automation for operational processes, implementing SDWAN technology, and developing a dedicated anti-money laundering system. The ceremony honoured 21 Chief Information Officers representing a distinguished group of national leaders from both the public and private sectors, in recognition of their efforts in adopting locally developed technologies and solutions that support Bahrain's digital transformation journey. On this occasion, Mr. Hussain Al Jamri, Senior Director of Information Technology at Bahrain Bourse, stated: 'At Bahrain Bourse, we are very honored to receive this recognition in relation to our digital advancement efforts which includes various areas.'
Daily Tribune
11-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
LMRA-UNDP cooperation
Nibras Talib, CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, received Asmaa Shalabi, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Talib commended the efforts of United Nations agencies, particularly the UNDP, in supporting the Kingdom's pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He outlined Bahrain's ongoing efforts to enhance the work environment and maintain a labour market that upholds rights, stability, and sustainability. Key initiatives were discussed, including the Wage Protection System and the Kingdom's efforts to combat trafficking in persons. He reaffirmed LMRA's commitment to strengthening cooperation with partners to ensure the labour market is regulated in line with international best practices.
Zawya
11-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: 71 violators of residency laws deported in LMRA crackdown
Bahrain - Seventy-one people were deported over the past week as part of a major campaign aimed at cracking down on violators of residency laws. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted 1,170 inspection visits from March 2 to 8, which also led to the identification of 15 irregular workers. A total of seven joint-inspection campaigns were held during this period, three of which was focused on the Capital Governorate, two in Northern and one each in Muharraq and Southern Governorates. They were organised in co-ordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs and the respective governorate's Police Directorate. Since the beginning of last year, 65,739 inspections and 982 joint campaigns have been carried out, resulting in the identification of 2,975 violations and the deportation of 8,011 irregular workers. The LMRA affirmed that it would continue to intensify the inspection campaigns across Bahrain, to address any practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm economic and social security. People are being urged to report illegal labour practices and violations via its website, by calling 17506055 or via the government's suggestions and complaints system Tawasul. In recent years, Bahrain has enforced tough new regulations to prevent the misuse of tourist visas and to ensure those seeking employment arrive with proper work permits issued by their employers. These measures also aim to provide job opportunities for Bahrainis and reduce unemployment by supporting citizens as the first choice for employers. LMRA chief executive Nibras Talib earlier told MPs that the introduction of the new rules has had a huge impact, with the incidence of tourist or visit visas being converted into work permits dropping by more than 87 per cent. Under the new rules, a visit visa can no longer be converted into a work or dependent visa without a sponsor. However, visit visas with a sponsor can be transferred to a work or dependent visa for a revised fee of BD250, instead of the previous BD60, only if it is for the same sponsor. Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
