Humaidan chairs LMRA board’s meeting

25-06-2023

The Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) held its eighth meeting of the fourth session under the chairmanship of H.E. Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, on Sunday, in the presence of members of the Board of Directors and H.E. Mrs. Noof Abdulrahman Jamsheer, CEO of the Authority. In a statement, Humaidan expressed continued support for efforts to develop the work environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain in order to enhance the efficiency, productivity and stability of the labour market and preserve the rights of all labour parties in order to serve the development and economic plans. Accordingly, His Excellency attached special importance to the economic recovery plan and the national labor market plan, in line with the government's program and directions to enhance the economic and investment attractiveness in the country. The Labour Minister explained that the efforts made by the Authority to maintain a labour market, which enjoys high productivity and stability, have earned it praise and attention by international and UN organizations. This confidence has given Bahrain a distinguished global position, which has made it a model in respecting human rights and applying best practices. In this context, the board members noted Bahrain's distinctive achievement of the first category, as stated in the report of the United States Department of State on the classification of countries in the field of combating trafficking in persons for the sixth consecutive year. The board expressed its appreciation for the joint efforts and cooperation with the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, as well as various relevant government agencies. At the same time, the board called for following up on the recommendations of the report to build on the achievements and address the shortcomings, especially since the report is considered the highest international reference in this field. For her part, Mrs. Jamsheer presented a detailed report highlighting the efforts and programs of the LMRA and the results achieved during the first quarter of this year. She also pointed out the important projects that are being implemented and completed during the current year, most notably the developments in the implementation of the Wages Protection System and the Labour Registration System. The board praised the results achieved, and the efforts exerted to support the stability and balance of the labour market, and to find solutions that meet the needs of the national economy and give it flexibility that enhances its competitiveness and ability to adapt to various circumstances and fluctuations, through the implementation of projects and procedures regulating the market. The LMRA’s board of directors also noted the implementation of the relevant decisions to develop and improve the productive and sound work environment at the level of international and global indicators, and to improve services directed to citizens, employers and expatriate workers.