Has the kafala system been abolished?

Saudi Arabia removes key restrictions on migrant workers, but reforms aren’t the abolition of the kafala system as the key aspects of the Kafala system like permission required to leave the country from the employer is still in place.

For detailed information on the Kafala System, visit the linked page.  

Further Readings – 

1. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
2. International Labour Organization (ILO)