As part of its 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 reforms,
Saudi Arabia has officially 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦,
replacing it with a 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 that
empowers migrant workers and aligns with global labor standards.
Key Changes
- Job Mobility:
Workers can change employers without sponsor approval after contract
completion or under specific conditions (e.g., wage delays).
- Freedom of Movement:
No more exit/re-entry permits from sponsors — workers can travel freely.
- Digital Contracts:
Employment relationships are now governed by formal contracts, often
managed via platforms like Qiwa.
- Legal Access:
Expanded access to labor courts and complaint mechanisms ensures better
protection against abuse.
Why It Matters
This reform affects millions
of foreign workers and marks a major step toward transparency,
competitiveness, and human rights compliance in the region. It also
sets a precedent for neighboring Gulf countries to revisit their own labor
frameworks.
#KafalaAbolished #LaborReformSaudi
#MigrantRights #ContractBasedEmployment #JobMobility#WorkersRights
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