HRH the CP and PM congratulates the President of Iceland

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the President of Iceland, HE Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, on the occasion of the Icelandic National Day.

His Royal Highness sent a similar cable to the Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

LMRA steps up inspection campaigns in Capital and Southern Governorates

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted four join inspection campaigns in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture in the Capital and Southern Governorates.

The Inspection campaigns included visits to a number of shops and work sites, to determine the extent of compliance with law and regulations in order to preserve the competitiveness, stability and productivity of the labour Market. The campaigns resulted in reporting violations related to the Labour Market and Residency laws. The cases were referred for legal action.

Three joint inspections campaigns were carried out in the Capital Governorate, in coordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residency Affairs (NPRA), the Capital Police Directorate, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) as well as the Ministry of Municipal and Agricultural Affairs.

The second campaign was with the General Directorate of Criminal investigation and Forensic Evidence and the third campaign was attended by the Sentence Enforcement Directorate at the Ministry of Interior.

Another inspection campaign was conducted in the Southern Governorate in coordination with the General Directorate of Criminal investigation and Forensic Evidence.

LMRA renewed its call to all members of the society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices, by reporting violations via the electronic form on the authority’s website www.lmra.gov.bh or by calling the authority’s call centre on 17506055.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain attends ASBU Executive Council meeting

Information Ministry Assistant Undersecretary for Radio and Television Affairs Abdulla Khalid Al Dosari attended the 109th meeting of the Executive Council of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) on June 15-16, at its headquarters in Tunis, the Republic of Tunisia.

ASBU director-general Abdulrahman Suleiman updated the session about previous activities. Reports highlighting ASBU’s activities and key achievements were also discussed, including the commercial investment project associated with the ASBUHotel and the commercial complex construction project.

The delegations also discussed member states’ contributions in the fields of news, radio, sports, technology, development and the new media and reviewed the Arab and international cooperation.

The activity of the Arab Center for the Exchange of News and Programs during the previous period also came under the spotlight.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain’s Tier 1″ status praised

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh hailed Bahrain’s success in achieving the “Tier 1” status for the sixth consecutive year in the United States Department of State’s 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which is the highest annual international classification in this field,

In a statement today, he said that the global achievement emanated from the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, hailing Bahrain’s strides which reflect its strong constitutional, legislative and judicial credentials.

Al Salah extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He commended the efforts made by the Minister of Interior General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to enforce the law and support drive to combat human trafficking and protect public morals

The Shura Council chairman also lauded the role of the Minister of Labour, Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chairman Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan to implement the measures on combating trafficking in persons.

He also commended the role of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, in coordination with the Ministries of Interior, Justice, Foreign Affairs, Social Development, Information and the Labor Market Regulatory Authority, as well as its cooperation with the judiciary and civil society.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain’s Tier 1″ status is a global vote of confidence, Speaker

Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam said that Bahrain’s success in retaining the “Tier 1” status for the sixth consecutive year in the United States Department of State’s 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which is the highest annual international classification in this field.

In a statement today, the Speaker said that global confidence recognizes Bahrain’s humanitarian and legal credentials and landmark strides in combating trafficking in persons.

He extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He commended the concerted efforts undertaken by the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Social Development, Information, as well as the Supreme Judicial Council, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons and civil society institutions.

He attributed the achievement to unified national efforts in which everyone contributed, through outstanding performance, the preservation of labor rights for all parties, and the consolidation of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s global position as a leading model for combating the crime of trafficking in persons.

“This international achievement constitutes a qualitative addition Bahrain’s to pioneering Bahraini successes and strides in all fields, and a high international confidence in its humanitarian and legal labor system”, he said

Source: Bahrain News Agency