LMRA Launches Faster Digital Service for Labour Supply Licences

The updated system introduces a two-stage process covering initial approval and final licence issuance. The licence allows agencies to supply workers to third parties for a set period or for specific tasks without direct supervision from the supplier.

According to LMRA, the processing time has been reduced from 20 working days to 15, while service level agreements have been shortened by at least 25 per cent. The application process has also been streamlined to a maximum of four steps, with standardised information now available across official platforms.

Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Arabi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Services and Business at the LMRA, said the initiative reflects the authority’s focus on digital transformation and improving service efficiency.

He said the redesigned service is intended to make procedures easier for businesses while supporting Bahrain’s broader efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the labour market.

Al-Arabi added that the reforms aim to reduce both time and effort for service users while improving the system's overall efficiency.

The initiative forms part of a wider government programme to modernise public services, with more than 1,300 services documented and over 800 upgraded across various sectors.