MORE than 120 expatriates have been deported from the kingdom during the latest round of a nationwide campaign aimed at uncovering labour violations.
According to the LMRA, 303 inspection visits were held from January 4 to 10, in addition to 39 joint inspection campaigns, which resulted in the identification of 18 irregular workers and 127 deportations.
The vast majority of the joint campaigns were focused on the Capital Governorate (20), followed by Southern (11), and Northern and Muharraq Governorates (four each).
Government entities involved in the latest round of joint inspections include the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Science and the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing.
The Industry and Commerce Ministry and the Social Insurance Organisation were also involved.
Since January 2024, a total of 117,851 inspection visits and 1,790 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,727 detentions and the deportation of 12,436 irregular workers.
Last year, the authority held 54,600 inspections, in addition to 795 joint inspections, resulting in the identification of 860 irregular workers and the deportation of 4,776 expats.
The highest number of inspections – 8,537 – occurred in October, while the peak in deportations – 470 – was recorded in June.
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 are being 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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