Why we think Saudi Abolished Kafala (when it didn't). Interview with Vani Saraswathi скачать в хорошем качестве

Why we think Saudi Abolished Kafala (when it didn't). Interview with Vani Saraswathi

Recently, the media was awash with the news of Saudi Arabia abolishing Kafala: its employer-tied visa sponsorship system. What happens in Saudi Arabia or any other Gulf country is a massive deal for Indians- and workers from across South Asia. This is because the bulk of Saudi Arabia's low-wage workforce comprises South Asians, as well as workers from other emerging nations in Africa and Southeast Asia. But how true is this claim that Saudi abolished kafala? Why did this fake news spread so quickly? And what does the country's labour regime look like in the lead-up to the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which the country is to host? Tune into this episode for a simple breakdown of Saudi and the Kafala system.