Bahrain · Jobs
Where to find jobs in Bahrain — major job boards, in-demand sectors, and how to apply.
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Most professional hiring of expatriates happens through employers, recruiters and online job boards, with the employer then applying for the work permit through the LMRA. Employers must meet Bahrainisation targets — a share of Bahraini staff set by sector — and the LMRA publishes the target rates. The Ministry of Labour runs the national employment programmes for Bahraini job seekers. Finance, logistics, hospitality and the oil, gas and aluminium industries are large employers, and English is widely used in business.
- The employer, not the worker, applies for the work permit once a job is agreed.
- Bahrainisation targets set by sector affect how many expatriates an employer can hire.
- English is widely used in business.
- Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)
Labour Market Regulatory Authority: work permits for expatriate employees.
- Ministry of Labour
Ministry of Labour: labour law, inspections and employment programmes (in Arabic).
Government portals
- Bahrain National Portal — Government services and guidance, including the emergency call centre.
- Sijilat — Commercial Registration — Ministry of Industry and Commerce portal for registering and renewing a commercial registration.
- Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) — Work permits, transfers between employers and Bahrainisation target rates.
- National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) — VAT, excise and the domestic minimum top-up tax.