Which country havs recently ended the exploitative Kafala system, granting migrant workers job freedom and improved legal rights?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2: Saudi Arabia
The country that recently and officially ended the exploitative Kafala system is Saudi Arabia.
In a landmark labor reform implemented in October 2025 (after being announced in June 2025), Saudi Arabia replaced the system—which tied a migrant worker's residency and employment status to a single employer (the kafeel)—with a modern, contract-based employment model.