Three Bahrain Companies Win Anti-Trafficking Excellence Award

Bahrain has honoured Bapco Refining, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) and Talabat with the Best Practices Award in the Private Sector for Combating Human Trafficking, recognising their efforts in protecting workers’ rights and promoting responsible workplace standards.

The awards were announced during the third edition of the Anti-Human Trafficking Forum, held under the theme “National Partnerships in Combating Human Trafficking.”

The event was opened by Nibras Talib, Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, in the presence of Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, diplomatic representatives, committee members, officials and specialists.

Talib emphasised that sustaining efforts and mechanisms to combat human trafficking remains a key priority for Bahrain, stressing that cooperation between government entities, the private sector and civil society is essential to strengthening these efforts as a shared national responsibility.

He highlighted that Bahrain’s approach is based on a comprehensive framework that ensures continuous evaluation and development of anti-trafficking measures in line with changes in the labour market, while protecting the rights of workers and employers.

During the forum, the new identity of the Regional Training Centre for Combating Human Trafficking was launched. Operated by the LMRA, the centre provides specialised “training of trainers” programmes, conducts research, develops guidelines and delivers training initiatives focused on victim protection and prevention strategies in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Talib noted that Bahrain continues to strengthen cooperation through initiatives including a recent memorandum of understanding with the Institute of Public Administration, aimed at developing training programmes, building capabilities and promoting best practices in rights protection and combating trafficking.