Jobs and labour gaps

TDT | Manama

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Concerns over labour market imbalances and missed employment opportunities took centre stage in yesterday’s parliament session, as MPs examined findings from the Financial and Administrative Audit Bureau report.

MP Ahmed Qarata raised questions about the scale of workforce irregularities, pointing to figures indicating tens of thousands of workers operating outside effective regulatory control.

He warned that gaps in oversight could distort the labour market and affect fair access to opportunities.

MP Abdulnabi Salman highlighted concerns over the continued reliance on non-Bahraini workers in roles that Bahraini citizens could fill, arguing that this trend limits opportunities for citizens and adds pressure to employment pathways.

MP Munir Suroor also pointed to structural gaps in the implementation of nationalisation policies, noting that certain loopholes in how employment ratios are calculated may allow businesses to bypass intended requirements. He suggested that closing these gaps could significantly expand job opportunities.

For many, these issues go beyond policy discussions. They reflect the reality of job seekers navigating a competitive market, where access to stable employment remains closely tied to broader economic structures.