Inspections held as part of a national campaign aimed at stamping out labour violations have intensified in recent days.
According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), a total of 1,186 inspections were held from May 10 to 16, alongside 36 joint campaigns, resulting in the detention of 30 irregular workers and the deportation of 83 illegal expatriates.
Most of the joint campaigns were held in the Capital Governorate (12), followed by the Southern Governorate (nine), Muharraq Governorate (eight) and Northern Governorate (seven).
They were held in co-ordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Science and the General Directorate of Traffic.
The Industry and Commerce Ministry, Social Insurance Organisation and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority were also involved in the latest round of joint inspections.
Since January 2024, a total of 127,804 inspection visits and 2,070 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,897 detentions and the deportation of 13,297 irregular workers.
Inspections were temporarily halted for about two months following the Iranian attacks on the kingdom, which began on February 28.
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.
l 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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