Expat Workers Rejoice As Saudi Arabia’s Labor Reforms Usher In New Era

Barriers against job mobility for immigrant labour is one of the main reasons why immigrant labour wages are low - they have zero leverage to negotiate better terms. Big news in the Arab world as Saudi Arabia loosens the restrictions of the kalafa system, which some have criticised as a form of modern indentured service. H/T to brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share