What was Saudi Arabia’s Kafala system and why its abolition is a historic moment for migrant workers
Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the controversial 'kafala' sponsorship system, ending over 50 years of a framework that tied foreign workers' residency and rights to employers. This significant reform, part of Vision 2030, grants millions of migrant workers freedom to change jobs and leave the country without sponsor approval, aiming to boost dignity and reduce exploitation.
Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the controversial 'kafala' sponsorship system, ending over 50 years of a framework that tied foreign workers' residency and rights to employers. This significant reform, part of Vision 2030, grants millions of migrant workers freedom to change jobs and leave the country without sponsor approval, aiming to boost dignity and reduce exploitation.
