Saudi ends Kafala system: How it could help millions of migrant Indian workers

Last Updated: Oct 23 2025 | 6:59 PM IST

In a landmark labour reform, Saudi Arabia has abolished the decades-old Kafala system, a move that frees millions of migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from decades of restrictive and often exploitative employer control. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and how it could reshape migrant rights in the Gulf.

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