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    Question

    Which country has officially abolished the decades-old

    Kafala labour sponsorship system? 
    A Oman Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bahrain Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Qatar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Saudi Arabia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Lebanon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Saudi Arabia abolished the Kafala labour sponsorship system, a structure that tied foreign workers to local sponsors, restricting their job mobility and personal freedom. Introduced in the 1950s, it was heavily criticised by ILO and human rights groups as exploitative. The reform aligns with Vision 2030, aimed at improving labour rights and attracting foreign investment. Similar systems still exist in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Lebanon, affecting 25 million workers 

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