Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan has praised the Cabinet’s decision to adopt the National Labour Market Plan 2021-2023.

It reflects the vision and directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince Prime Minister, to develop the labour market in accordance with the basic principles of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 of sustainability, competitiveness and justice, the minister said.

He said the plan will contribute to creating quality job opportunities for citizens making them the best choice for employment, in addition to continuing to develop control and regulatory procedures and enhancing the contributions of the private sector in the labour market.

The minister said the plan took into account the challenges facing the labour market and previous achievements that promote economic growth, serve the objectives of developing capabilities and skills of national human resources, and improve means and mechanisms.

He referred to the many unprecedented measures that have been taken to maintain the stability of the labour market in Bahrain during the pandemic and the support and co-operation of the business sector to deal with these challenges with responsibility.

The plan seeks to achieve the principle of preferential employment of citizens, and develop a mechanism for attracting foreign workers.

It also encourages taking advantage of the initiatives launched by the government to reduce the economic repercussions of the pandemic and ensure the stability of national employment in the labour market by paying the salaries of citizens working in the private sector.

The plan also supports successful experiences such as the part-time work system and remote work, which takes into account flexible work requirements in some jobs capable of benefiting from the productive female workforce under the directions of the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women 2013-2022, supervised by the Supreme Council for Women, that aim to ensure Bahraini women’s participation in labour market sustainability.

The plan stresses the importance of regulating workers’ housing licensing and adhering to safety requirements in these establishments.

It also ensures continuous follow-up of these accommodations to ensure the safety and rights of workers, in addition to intensifying efforts and measures aimed at controlling irregular workers and reducing their numbers in the labour market, the minister added.

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