LMRA conducts sweeping inspections

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The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted 2,200 inspection campaigns and visits between September 29th and October 5th, 2024, resulting in the apprehension of 38 undocumented and illegal workers. A further 147 individuals were deported during the same period.

The inspections, encompassing 2,171 individual site visits across all governorates and 29 joint campaigns (16 in the Capital Governorate, 7 in Muharraq, 2 in the Northern Governorate, and 4 in the Southern Governorate), uncovered various violations of several regulations, notably the LMRA Law and Bahrain’s residency law.

Legal action has been initiated against those found in breach of these regulations.

The joint operations, as per a statement issued by the LMRA, involved significant collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (specifically the Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs); security directorates in all governorates; the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Forensic Evidence; and the General Directorate for the Execution of Judgments and Alternative Penalties.

The LMRA emphasized its ongoing coordination with government entities to intensify inspection campaigns nationwide, addressing any violations or practices that negatively impact the labor market’s stability and competitiveness, or threaten the kingdom’s economic and social security