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MORE than 1,500 inspections were carried out recently as part of a nationwide campaign to curb labour violations.
According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), a total of 1,513 inspection visits were conducted between January 25 and 31, along with 36 joint campaigns.
These efforts led to the identification of 17 workers violating their residency terms and the deportation of 146 expatriates.
Authorities have intensified joint campaigns across the kingdom, with most of them being held in Capital Governorate (14), followed by Muharraq (11), Northern (six) and Southern Governorate (five).
The latest round of joint inspections were held in co-ordination with 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, Social Insurance Organisation and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority were also involved in the most recent inspections.
Since January 2024, a total of 121,312 inspection visits and 1,899 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,769 detentions and the deportation of 12,820 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.
Last year, the authority conducted 54,600 inspections, in addition to 795 joint campaigns, 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.
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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