"Safety clamp on landlords in Bahrain," 1 May 2020

Landlords of 451 properties in Manama have been warned as the residential buildings are being used to house labourers.

It is part of measures taken by authorities against landlords and companies who are putting the lives of migrant workers at risk amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

The landlords have also been warned to adhere to the strict housing guidelines for labourers that ensure there is no overcrowding...

“We will not tolerate health and safety violations because this is vital to contain the spread of the virus in densely populated areas in the capital,” said [Capital Governor] Shaikh Hisham.