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In a landmark move to safeguard the rights of millions of expatriate workers, Saudi Arabia has rolled out sweeping labour reforms, replacing the decades-old Kafala (sponsorship) system with a modern, contract-based framework. The new regulations, implemented through digital platforms such as Qiwa and the Wage Protection Program , mark a historic shift in the kingdom’s approach to managing its vast foreign workforce.

Under the previous Kafala model, employers—known as Kafeels —held extensive control over their employees, including the authority to terminate contracts, restrict job changes, and even block workers from leaving the country. With the new system, such powers have been curtailed, ensuring a more balanc

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