In an official statement released on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the authority confirmed that a total of 3,692 inspection campaigns and visits were carried out during October, covering workplaces and commercial establishments in all four governorates.

The operations resulted in the detection of 62 violating and irregular workers, while 574 violators were deported following the relevant legal procedures.

The authority explained that inspectors identified violations involving laws governing the labour market, particularly provisions of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Law and Bahrain’s residency legislation.

Legal measures were taken regarding the violations identified during the inspections, in accordance with applicable laws and administrative procedures.

According to the official figures, the operations included 3,517 inspection visits targeting commercial establishments throughout the country.

These visits were intended to monitor compliance with labour market requirements and identify practices inconsistent with the applicable regulatory framework.

The authority also conducted 175 joint inspection campaigns in cooperation with other government and security agencies.

Of those campaigns, 96 took place in the Capital Governorate, 37 in Muharraq Governorate, 23 in the Northern Governorate and 19 in the Southern Governorate.

The figures confirm that inspection activities covered all four governorates, with the number of joint campaigns varying between different areas.

The Ministry of Interior participated through Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, and security directorates operating across the governorates.

Other participating agencies included the General Directorate of Civil Defence and the General Directorate of Traffic, alongside several government institutions responsible for commercial and regulatory matters.

The joint operations also involved the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Additional cooperation came from the Social Insurance Organization and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, reflecting the involvement of multiple government bodies in monitoring labour market compliance.

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority stated that these operations aim to maintain a fair, stable and competitive employment environment while addressing practices that may negatively affect the Kingdom’s economic and social security.

An important distinction concerns the figures announced for irregular workers and deportations, as the 62 workers detected during October should not automatically be assumed to represent the same individuals included among the 574 deportees.

The authority did not publish a nationality breakdown for the affected individuals or provide detailed case-by-case information about the violations and legal outcomes.

The announcement is particularly relevant to employers, expatriate residents and foreign workers because labour permits and residency status are governed by specific legal requirements in Bahrain.

Businesses and workers are encouraged to comply with applicable regulations and seek official guidance when uncertain about their employment or residency arrangements.

The authority also called on members of the public to support enforcement efforts by reporting suspected labour market violations and irregular employment practices.

Reports can be submitted through the designated electronic form on the authority’s official website or through Tawasul, Bahrain’s national suggestions and complaints system.

Members of the public can also contact the Labour Market Regulatory Authority’s call centre at 17506055 for relevant inquiries and complaints.

The authority confirmed that cooperation with government and security agencies will continue, with inspection campaigns expected to remain an important part of efforts to maintain labour market stability and regulatory compliance.

Source: Bahrain Labour Market Regulatory Authority – Bahrain News Agency – Al Ayam Newspaper – Al Bilad Newspaper.