Seventy-three expats have been deported from Bahrain following the latest round of nationwide inspections aimed at stamping out labour violations.
According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), a total of 1,555 inspection visits and 27 joint campaigns were carried out from October 19 to 25, resulting in the identification of 15 irregular workers.
The joint campaigns were held in co-ordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Evidence and the Coastguard, said a statement yesterday.
Other government agencies involved included the Health Ministry, the Industry and Commerce Ministry, the Social Insurance Organisation and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
Most of the joint campaigns were focused on the Capital Governorate with 16, followed by the Muharraq Governorate (six), Northern Governorate (three) and Southern Governorate (two).
Since January last year, a total of 103,261 inspection visits and 1,455 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,479 detentions and the deportation of 11,411 irregular workers.
The LMRA affirmed that it will continue to intensify inspection campaigns across the nation in co-ordination with 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.
It renewed its call on all members of society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices, by reporting violations via the electronic form on the authority’s 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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