Baghdad:The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced that it conducted 3,692 inspection campaigns and visits throughout October 2026, resulting in the detention of 62 workers who were found to be violating regulations. Additionally, 574 violators were deported as part of efforts to ensure a fair, stable, and competitive labour market.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the inspection campaigns also uncovered several violations related to laws regulating the labour market and residency in Bahrain. Legal actions were taken in response to these violations.
The LMRA carried out 3,517 inspection visits across various shops in all governorates. There were also 175 joint inspection campaigns, including 96 in the Capital Governorate, 37 in the Muharraq Governorate, 23 in the Northern Governorate, and 19 in the Southern Governorate. These campaigns involved several government entities, including the Ministry of Interior, the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Science, Police Directorates of the governorates, the General Directorate of Civil Defense, the General Directorate of Traffic, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Municipality Affairs and Agriculture, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, the Social Organization Authority, and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
The Authority emphasized the ongoing coordination with government agencies to enhance inspection campaigns across all governorates in Bahrain, aiming to tackle any violations or practices that may negatively impact the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm the Kingdom's economic and social security.
The LMRA reiterated its call for public support in combating illegal labour practices. Members of society are encouraged to report violations through the electronic form available on the LMRA website or by contacting the authority's call centre or the government's Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul).