One year since launch: Has Bahrain’s Flexi-Permit lived up to its hype?
August 20, 2018
Bahrain
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New release: Stories of Origin E-book and Paperback
July 16, 2018
Stories of Origin: The Invisible Lives of Migrants in the Gulf is now available as a book. All proceeds will go to the MRRORS.org platform and its advocacy efforts.
450 workers stranded in Bahrain as construction companies default on wages
June 15, 2018
Around 450 workers from multiple construction companies in Bahrain have been denied their wages for over four months. All of the construction companies are owned by the same parent company which is managed and owned by an Indian national, and a Bahraini partner.
Slow start to Bahrain’s flexible work permit system
September 6, 2017
A move in the right direction, but high costs of the permit make it unaffordable for a large number of workers who would benefit from it.
Saudi trafficking victim’s struggles continue even after escape
September 5, 2017
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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.