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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