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Saudi Arabia Ends the Kafala Era: A Turning Point for Migrant Workers

Saudi Arabia has officially abolished its decades-old Kafala or sponsorship system, a seismic shift for the millions of migrant workers who form the backbone of its economy. The reform, announced in mid-2025 and implemented this month, represents one of the kingdom’s boldest moves toward labour modernisation. From Control to Contract For over seventy years, the […]