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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. (
Bahrain News Gazette
28-01-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
LMRA CEO Receives Omani Delegation to Discuss Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
Manama: Nibras Talib, CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, received an Omani delegation led by Dr. Ahmed bin Talib Al Jabri, Deputy Chairman of Oman's National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking. The meeting reviewed Bahrain's efforts in combating human trafficking and enhancing the labour environment to support market stability. According to Bahrain News Agency, the CEO highlighted the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Bahrain and Oman during His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's state visit to Oman. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in anti-trafficking efforts, enhance national capacities through knowledge exchange, and coordinate training programmes. He outlined Bahrain's initiatives, including introducing International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN) for expatriate workers, developing the Wage Protection System, and establishing the National Referral System, which links government and non-government entities to streamline anti-trafficking efforts. The Omani delegation toured the Expat Protection Centre, the first comprehensive facility of its kind in the Middle East, offering preventive, legal, and shelter services for trafficking victims. They also visited the Regional Training Centre for capacity-building on anti-human trafficking. The CEO emphasised Bahrain's readiness to share expertise, provide training, and support Oman and other Gulf countries in combating human trafficking. The Omani delegation commended Bahrain's achievements and expressed interest in further cooperation and knowledge exchange.
