A group of Bahraini legislators has proposed the formation of an inter-ministerial administrative committee tasked with verifying the academic and professional qualifications of foreign workers before their employment in the kingdom.
Its members say the move will ‘safeguard the integrity of Bahrain’s labour market and maintain the quality of public and private services’.
The proposal, submitted by five MPs led by Mohammed Hussain Janahi, has been referred by Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam to the services committee for review.
According to the proposal’s explanatory memorandum, the increasing number of expatriate workers in various sectors in Bahrain highlights the need to ensure that their credentials are genuine and officially recognised. The move comes in light of documented cases of forged or fraudulent qualifications being used to secure employment in the country.
“This proposal is not about creating hurdles for foreign workers,” said Mr Janahi. “It’s about protecting Bahrain’s institutions, its residents, and the reputation of the labour market by ensuring that every worker hired is truly qualified for the role they are taking on.”
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