While private sector profits soar, migrants in Bahrain struggle with low wages and rising living costs
August 14, 2022
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May 26, 2022
38 years of service and shattered dreams
Bahrain begins the final phase of its “Wage Protection System”
January 17, 2022
Scheme falls short of adequately protecting migrant workers from wage theft
“I am not a business lady”
May 9, 2021
Bahrain’s anti-sex work policies lead to abuse, arbitrary arrest, and deportation of migrant women who aren’t engaged in prostitution
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April 19, 2026
Bahrain shortens summer midday work ban period
Bahrain’s cabinet has recently revised the summer midday work ban for employees working outdoors under the sun, reducing it from three months to two and a half months.
March 10, 2025
Bahrain Introduces Six-Month Work Permit for Migrant Workers Residing in Bahrain
Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority has announced the introduction of six-month work permits for migrant workers already residing in Bahrain. This new permit option complements the existing one- and two-year permits, but is not available to workers newly recruited from abroad.
October 7, 2024
Bahrain public hospitals to refer migrant women to private hospitals for childbirth
The Bahraini government has ordered public hospitals to refer migrant women to private hospitals for childbirth, with few exceptions. The move is part of a broader trend in recent years to exclude migrants from accessing public services.
September 7, 2024
Bahrain Eases Penalties on Employers for Sponsorship Violations
Bahrain recently introduced a decision allowing employers who hire workers with invalid or expired work permits to pay reduced fines instead of facing criminal charges. Additionally, migrant workers without valid permits can avoid conviction and deportation by paying a fine.
September 3, 2024
Bahrain Extends Summer Midday Work Ban to Three Months Starting Next Year
Starting next year, Bahrain will join other Gulf States in extending its summer midday work ban to three months, following a decision by the Bahraini Cabinet. The ban will now run from June 15 to September 15, replacing the previous two-month period.