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Qatar abolishes ‘kafala’ system


Qatar on Monday formally announced the end of its controversial “kafala” system, arguably the biggest ever labour reform undertaken by the host of the 2022 football World Cup.
●    In a long-expected announcement, Labour Minister Issa bin Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi said the “kafala” rules would be abolished from December 13. 
●    The system was compared to modern-day slavery and left vulnerable workers with little protection and open to abuse, critics said.
●    Freedom of movement is guaranteed under the new rules, said Qatari officials, including giving workers the right to change jobs.
●    Any workers mistreated will automatically be allowed to change jobs. 
●    The exit visa formally needed to leave the country under “kafala” will be abolished, although workers will still need their employers' permission to go home.
●    An appeals committee has been established for expats who are denied permission to leave, and that committee will begin work.

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