Problem with application of work permit.

Application ID on the LMRA site only shows LMRA, CIO, NPRA and employer.  Not sure where the MOL labor element comes in.  I haven't seen it on the recent applications that I have privy to.   Also, it is taking around 2-3 weeks nowadays to approve it.  If it is in process, then nothing to worry about.  Only worry if it's rejected.

The application are going to MOL i think because of bahrainsation like local bahrainis need to be interviewed for certain professions first. If the employer rejects the bahraini during the interview i think the applied visa will be sent to approval. Some say this rule has come after 20 th may 2019. If anybody have idea please reply.

Thanks in advance.

Well depends on the sector.  In banking, yes but not to MOL but CBB.  And it doesn't show on the LMRA express services portal.  What your employer might be referring to is the fact that THEY don't have visas available for expats and might be needing to hire locals to unlock visas.  As such, they may be trying to parallel Bahrainisation. 

If it's different to what I said, post the screen shot from LMRA express services here.