Decades-old 'Modern slavery' ends as Saudi scraps Kafala system
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Published: Oct 24, 2025, 23:08 IST | Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 23:08 IST
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Saudi Arabia has made a significant step forward in its labour reform efforts; it has officially scrapped the controversial kafala system, which has governed the lives of millions of migrant workers for over 50 years.
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