Bahraini businesses hit 94.7% compliance rate last year
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Bahraini businesses achieved a 94.7% compliance rate last year, reflecting their strong compliance with regulations amid increased inspections by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).
These figures underline the success of proactive measures to regulate and develop the Kingdom’s labour market, fostering a stable, competitive, and productive environment for all.
Nibras Talib, CEO of the LMRA, said that in implementing the government’s directives and the National Labour Market Plan 2023-2026, the LMRA has intensified its efforts to regulate and develop the labour market to maintain its fundamental elements of flexibility, justice, competitiveness, and raising the level of productivity, thus contributing to ensuring the economic growth of the Kingdom and enhancing economic competitiveness.
LMRA significantly amplified its inspection efforts in 2023, conducting 47,023 inspection visits and campaigns.
This dedication yielded numerous positive outcomes: Fair and Equitable Market: Robust enforcement ensures a level playing field for all businesses, protects healthy competition, and safeguards the rights of working parties.
Improved Working Conditions: Increased inspections guarantee adherence to labour laws and regulations, promoting a safe and dignified work environment.
The LMRA expresses its heartfelt thanks to compliant businesses and all government agencies contributing to these achievements, particularly the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Evidence, the Sentence Enforcement Directorate and the Police Directorates, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and many others.
This combined effort resulted in: Reduced Irregular Workers: 4,232 irregular workers were identified, and legal measures were taken accordingly.
Effective Enforcement: 5,477 individuals went through legal proceedings leading to deportation.
Noora Isa Mubarak, Deputy Chief Executive for Enforcement and Protection at LMRA, stressed her keenness to continue regulating the labour market.
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