9,000 Bahrainis join workforce, beating job targets

TDT | Manama                                                      

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Facing concerns from Parliament over potential instability, the Bahraini government has reassured MPs that the unemployment insurance system is holding firm, with 15,000 people currently receiving support.

Responding to a proposal for a new job interview form, the government argued that existing procedures already ensure smooth job matching and payment handling.

Unemployment registrations typically range between 12,000 and 15,000 a year, with regular payments made to those who stick to the rules. “Job placement, training, and hiring services remain available to all job seekers, even if their benefits are stopped,” said the government’s statement.

Benefits are only halted when a person finds work, retires, or becomes self-employed.

Benefits The government stressed that stopping benefits doesn’t affect how the national unemployment rate is counted.

Those whose benefits are stopped are still considered unemployed unless they find work and continue attending monthly reviews and job applications.

Employers post job openings on the Ministry of Labour’s online system, where details like pay and qualifications are checked.

Once approved, the jobs are listed for candidates to apply, as long as they meet the employer’s requirements.