October 16, 2025
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Current Context : Recently, a massive fire killed 49 migrant workers in Mangaf area of Al Ahmadi municipality, Kuwait, majority of whom are Indians are working under Kafala System.
ABOUT KAFALA SYSTEM
- The ‘Kafala’ system is a legal framework that has been continued for decades in the Gulf countries.
- It is utilized for the employment of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman.
- The Gulf countries developed this system to offer an affordable and abundant labor supply during their rapid economic growth era.
- Under this system, Gulf governments grant individuals or companies the right to sponsor foreign workers. These companies hire labor from other countries through agencies.
- There are 1 million Indian workers working in Kuwait. This constitutes about 30% of Kuwait’s total workforce.
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