Bahrain's labour market in a critical state: Minister

TDT | Manama

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Labour and Social Development Minister warned that the labour market is going through a critical situation. “We need to enhance the kingdom’s investment atmosphere and maintain its pioneering position as an investment-attracting destination,” said Jameel Humaidan.

The Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority also said the current situation warrants further steps to enhance the Kingdom’s ability to attract local and foreign capitals to boost economic growth and generate more jobs.

Humaidan was chairing the first meeting of the newly-restructured LMRA Board of Directors. The minister also pledged more efforts to develop LMRA’s work, commensurate with the latest developments, while taking into account the rights and interest of work parties. He called on board members to spare no effort to overcome the challenges and meet the royal vision of consolidating the labour market based on sustainability, fairness and competitiveness.

Humaidan affirmed that LMRA’s priorities and projects follow the directives and aspirations of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He expressed thanks and appreciation to the former members for improving the quality of the services delivered to various social segments. He also praised LMRA’s ongoing cooperation and coordination with various government entities and private establishments, stressing that they are the pillars of LMRA’s work.

Members of the new LMRA board pledged to do their utmost to maintain the labour environment of the Kingdom in line with HM the King’s vision. The panel elected the Chief Executive Officer of the Information and e-Government Authority, Ali Mohammed Al-Qaed, as Deputy Chairman of LMRA board, and formed the relevant committees.

Earlier, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree 83/2020, re-structuring the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), under the chairmanship of the Labour and Social Development Minister.