LMRA Chief Executive participates in sixth Middle East Government Forum on Combating Trafficking in Persons

Kuwait, Apr. 25 (BNA): Nebras Talib, Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons, took part in the sixth Government Forum to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Middle East, held in the State of Kuwait.

The forum, titled Protecting Rights and Promoting Justice in the Field of Combating Human Trafficking, was attended by Nasser Yousef Al Sumait, Minister of Justice of Kuwait; Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); as well as senior officials, dignitaries, and representatives from member states and international organisations.

Talib highlighted the importance of sharing experiences among countries in the region to develop a common vision that protects rights and promotes justice. He stressed the need for joint action to address cross border crimes, with legislative and procedural frameworks tailored to the region’s priorities. He also underlined the commitment of regional countries to creating practical and lasting solutions in the fight against trafficking.

He called for ongoing review and development of anti trafficking systems, given the changing nature of these crimes and the methods used. He emphasised that tackling exploitation begins with safeguarding rights and promoting justice, supported by continuous updates to laws and procedures to respond to emerging challenges.

The forum, for which the Kingdom of Bahrain serves as the permanent secretariat, included participants from the GCC Secretariat General, the League of Arab States, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the United States of America.

Ambassadors and consular representatives from the region also attended. Discussions focused on best practices to protect rights in the labour context, improve access to justice, and strengthen national and regional responses. Topics included victim protection, early detection, referral mechanisms, and comprehensive support services.