"Bahrainisation" to be reviewed in the Island Kingdom

Bahrain is set to reconsider the rates of so-called 'Bahrainisation', the cost of hiring a certain number of expatriate workers, in an effort to boost the economy.

The rates of 'Bahrainisation [2]' would be reconsidered following directives from the leadership to promote productivity and boost the economy. [3]

Labour Market Regulatory Authority chief executive Ausamah Abdulla Al Absi declared this last night as he chaired a meeting to review the issue. Requirements of different sectors, including beauty parlours, human resources development, advertising, exhibitions and conferences, IT and telecommunications were discussed.