More than 80 expatriates have been deported from the kingdom as part of a national campaign aimed at stamping out labour violations.
According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), 242 inspection visits were held from December 14 to 20, alongside 13 joint campaigns, resulting in the identification of eight irregular workers and 87 deportations.
Most of the joint campaigns were focused on the Capital Governorate (eight), followed by the Southern Governorate (three) and Northern Governorate with (two).
No inspections were held in the Muharraq Governorate.
The latest round of joint inspections were held in co-operation with the Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, and the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Science.
Since January last year, a total of 116,217 inspection visits and 1,692 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,676 detentions and the deportation of 12,000 irregular workers.
The LMRA affirmed that it will continue to intensify inspection campaigns across the nation in co-ordination with the relevant entities.
It also reiterated its commitment to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm the economic and social security of the country.
Citizens and residents have been urged to support the efforts of the government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices by reporting violations via the electronic form on the LMRA website, www.lmra.gov.bh, by calling the authority’s call centre on 17506055 or via the government’s suggestions and complaints system Tawasul.
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