Call to Bahrainise vehicle inspectors

TDT | Manama

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Parliament yesterday agreed to an urgent proposal urging the Bahrainisation of the vehicle technical inspector post.

MPs argued the role should be held by citizens because of its link to road safety and the right to work.

The proposal was put forward by MPs Bader Al Tameemi, Hassan Ebrahim, Mohammed Mousa, Dr Ali Al Nuaimi and Hamad Al Doy.

Request

Speaking during the sitting, Al Tameemi said the request rested on constitutional principles that support citizens’ access to work, and on policies aimed at replacing expat labour with Bahraini staff in key sectors.

He said the vehicle inspector job is a “sensitive technical” role tied to the safety of lives and property.

The lawmaker added that, when the post was created under the General Directorate of Traffic, it was reserved for citizens and placed on a higher job grade.

Privatisation

Al Tameemi said privatisation later expanded the number of posts filled by non-nationals, which he said reduced job chances for Bahrainis in the field.

The proposal calls for restricting the inspector post to citizens, and for the relevant bodies and private firms to adopt a clear timetable for a gradual changeover, backed by approved training and qualification schemes to prepare Bahrainis to carry out the role to the required professional standards.