Saudi Arabia abolishes 'Kafala System' after 50 years; What was it and how it will grant new freedom to millions of foreign workers?

Saudi Arabia's abolition of the kafala system will transform the working lives of approximately 13 million foreign workers.
Jurist

Human rights group raises concerns about abuses faced by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia

Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report Wednesday documenting extensive human rights abuses by Saudi employers, and apathy by state agencies. The report crafted a series of suggestions for Saudi ...
Arabian Business

Uber launches ‘Rihla’ platform to connect communities in Saudi

To focus on historic landmarks and events and explore how transport can enhance the experience of living in and visiting KSA ...

Saudi Arabia’s New Power Play Is Exporting A.I. to the World

The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in ...
Human Rights Watch

Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Electrocuted, Decapitated, and Falling to Death at Workplaces

Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia have died in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation. Many migrant deaths ...
Washington Times

Lebanon and Saudi Arabia work to improve relations, call for Israeli withdrawal

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s president ended a visit to Saudi Arabia Tuesday where he discussed regional affairs with the kingdom’s crown prince after which both countries said Israeli troops should withdraw ...

The image Saudi Arabia hopes to achieve beyond the comedy festival

Saudi Arabia is working to reshape its global cultural image, but controversies over several acts in its comedy festival tied to the country's human rights record are underscoring the tension between ...