81 Illegal Workers Deported in One Week

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) carried out 1,514 inspection campaigns and visits between February 15 and 21, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 24 irregular workers.

During the same period, 81 violators were deported from Bahrain.

The authority said that 1,476 inspection visits were conducted across commercial establishments in all governorates, in addition to 38 joint inspection campaigns. These included 10 campaigns in the Capital Governorate, 11 in Muharraq, nine in the Northern Governorate, and eight in the Southern Governorate.

The joint campaigns were carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the governorate police directorates, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, and the Social Insurance Organization.

The inspections revealed several violations related to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Law and the Residency Law in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Legal action has been taken against those found in breach of regulations.

The LMRA confirmed that coordination with relevant government entities will continue to intensify inspection campaigns across all governorates to address violations and practices that negatively affect the labour market’s stability and competitiveness, as well as the Kingdom’s economic and social security.

The authority also renewed its call for public cooperation in reporting illegal labour practices. Complaints can be submitted through the LMRA’s official website, the national suggestions and complaints system (Tawasul), or by contacting the LMRA Call Centre at 17506055.