Bahrain’s successful crackdown against undocumented labourers has resulted in more than 7,000 individuals deported since January last year.
Inspectors conducted 350 inspection campaigns and 10 joint campaigns from December 29 to January 4, which resulted in the detention of 20 violating and irregular workers, while 77 were deported, according to the latest Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) statistics.
The joint campaigns were mostly focused in the Capital Governorate (seven), with one each being held in the Southern Governorate, Muharraq and Northern Governorates.
They were organised in co-ordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, and the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Evidence.
Overall, 56,762 inspections have been conducted between January 1, 2024 and January 4 this year, along with 868 joint campaigns, leading to the identification of 2,748 violators and the deportation of 7,002 irregular workers.
“The authority affirmed the continuation of joint co-ordination with government agencies to intensify inspection campaigns in all governorates and to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm economic and social security,” added the government agency.
The LMRA urged people to report labour violations through the electronic form on its website, www.lmra.gov.bh, by contacting the call centre at 17506055, or via the government’s suggestions and complaints system Tawasul.
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.
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