What is the club currently working on?
After the establishment of the embassy in 2013, we started focusing more on social and cultural events. We have been conducting awareness programs, medical camps and cultural programs. I would like to show my immense gratitude towards our Nepali community and all of the Nepali migrants in Bahrain who have directly and indirectly served the club in its endeavors. What are the business opportunities for Nepalis in Bahrain? The government here has policies for certain foreign-owned businesses like consultancy service companies, tourism, contracting and other service companies where they can get to have 100 percent ownership by fulfilling certain criteria. Within two or three days after fulfilling the governmental requirements you can have full ownership of a business even if you are a Nepali. So, there is a huge potential for Nepalis who would like to do business in Bahrain. In terms of security too Bahrain is a safe place to invest on a business. Fraud cases are very rare here. What is the importance of the Nepal Embassy in Bahrain? The embassy holds a lot of importance for our Nepali community. It offers guidance and supervision to the workers. It looks after them individually and provides them with necessary guidance, advice and solutions. The embassy has become a major role of supervisory agent and has played a huge role in uplifting the condition of our Nepali community in Bahrain. What type of skills is in high demand that Nepalis can fulfill? There are various opportunities for Nepali workers in Bahrain. Although the opportunities are endless, they still must have some skill. The Bahraini employers have faith in the Nepali workers. Many Nepalis here are working as welders, pipe fitters, electricians, plumbers, and medical assistants. A normal electrician can save about Rs60,000 to Rs 70,000 a month. If you are a skilled or semi skilled worker, you can find well-paying jobs in Bahrain. But the problem is that most of the recruiting agents and agencies can be careless while sending workers. Corruption in the labor recruitment industry has harmed the workers. What are the problems faced by the Nepalis in Bahrain? Employers paying wages lower than what was promised is a common complaint among Nepali workers. We try to address these issues through the embassy. Other than that, I would say a lack of direct flight connection between Nepal and Bahrain is the major problem. What advice would you give to the Nepal government to solve the problems of workers and Nepalis who are willing to work in Bahrain? Firstly, I would like to request the Nepal government to make an environment where Nepalis can have job opportunities in Nepal itself. Working abroad is not a choice but a compulsion for many migrant workers. Secondly, the government must make the process of applying overseas jobs simple and secure through government-to-government labor agreements and by regulating the recruiting agencies to ensure transparency. The government must also establish and open training centers in order to build skilled manpower. As for the workers willing to come to Bahrain, I suggest they bring some skills with them. If they are skilled and qualified, there are opportunities for them here.
