More than 120 expats were deported over the past week as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at stamping out labour violations.
According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), a total of 1,306 inspection visits were held across the kingdom from February 8 to 14 alongside 30 joint campaigns.
These efforts resulted in the identification of 27 irregular workers and the deportation of 126 foreigners.
Authorities have intensified joint campaigns across the kingdom ahead of the holy month, with most of them being held in the Capital Governorate (10), followed by the Northern Governorate (eight), Southern Governorate (seven) and Muharraq 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, the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, and the General Directorate of Traffic.
Government agencies, including the Industry and Commerce Ministry, Social Insurance Organisation, and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority were also involved in the most recent joint inspections.
Since January 2024, a total of 124,177 inspection visits and 1,966 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,814 detentions and the deportation of 13,039 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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