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Bahrain plans new project to support job-seekersBahrain has drawn up plans to ensure labour market stability in the medium and long-term. Labour Minister and Supreme Council for Vocational Training chairman Jameel Humaidan said part of the plans pertains to More… |
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Alba celebrates Labour DayAluminium Bahrain (Alba) marked International Labour Day with a Family Day event for all Alba employees and their families, which was held at the Alba Club. Organised and conducted by Alba Labour Union and supported by Alba’ More… |
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Work stalls on $75m Bahrain labour town projectLow occupancy rates have delayed work on a $75 million labour town built within the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW) in Hidd. The project's first phase has been completed, but only around 50 per cent of the d More… |
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Bahrain steps up worksite, labour camp inspectionsBahrain is to intensify inspections of worksites, labour camps and companies as it seeks to ensure workers are not exploited. It follows a ministerial decree issued by Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan to ensure More… |
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New push to solve labour complaints in BahrainMore than 1,000 complaints relating to labour disputes were lodged with Bahrain authorities last year, even as the Labour Ministry expanded its services to solve such cases, a report said. The complaints includ More… |
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Bahrain jobless rate 'very low'Bahrain's unemployment rate is stable at four per cent, a very low rate compared with other countries in the region, said Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan. The kingdom's labour market is capable of provi More… |
Saudi sets up panel on labour disputesSaudi Arabia has set up a a 21-member commission to settle labour disputes in the kingdom, a report said. The decision was taken by the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prince Muqrin, second deputy premier, held yesterday, said the Ara More… |
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Qatar labour costs may jump: IMFQatar will likely face higher labour costs as a result of publicity about deaths of migrant construction workers building the infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament, the International Monetary Fund said. Britain&# More… |
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Bahrain authorities warn of rogue labour campsAuthorities have blamed workers for putting their own lives at risk by living in 'rogue' labour accommodations. Workers often live in dilapidated structures registered as residential buildings which make it difficult for i More… |
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Experts to address Oman’s nationalisation issuesThe benefits of reducing Oman’s reliance on expatriate labour, by targeting project management in key industry sectors where nationalisation is at its lowest will be the highlight of an upcoming conference in Muscat. The Oma More… |
