MORE than 50 expatriates were deported from the kingdom following the latest round of inspections aimed at curbing labour violations.
According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), 1,321 inspections were held from November 30 to December 6, alongside 31 joint campaigns, resulting in the detention of 25 irregular workers and 57 deportations.
Seventeen joint campaigns were focused on the Capital Governorate, six in Southern Governorate and four each in Northern and Muharraq Governorates. They were held in co-ordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, and the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Science.
The Industry and Commerce Ministry, Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and the Social Insurance Organisation were also involved in the recent inspections.
Since January last year, a total of 114,237 inspection visits and 1,642 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,630 detentions and the deportation of 11,852 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.
Citizens and residents have been 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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