More than 54,000 inspections aimed at stamping out labour violations were held this year, resulting in the deportation of more than 4,700 expatriates.
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority yesterday released the last weekly Inspection Campaigns and Visits report for the year.
According to the document, 822 inspections were held from December 21 to 27 alongside 38 joint campaigns, resulting in the identification of 24 irregular workers and 212 deportations.
Most of the joint campaigns were focused on the Capital Governorate (20), followed by the Southern Governorate (eight), Northern (six) and Muharraq Governorate (four).
The latest round of joint inspections were held in co-operation with the Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Science, the Civil Defence and the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing.
The Industry and Commerce Ministry, Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, and National Bureau for Revenue were also involved in the most recent inspections.
Since January 2024, a total of 117,039 inspection visits and 1,730 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,700 detentions and the deportation of 12,212 irregular workers.
This year, the authority held 54,600 inspections, in addition to 795 joint inspections, 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.
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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