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Fact-checking the disinformation campaign making the rounds

Kuwait recently reinstated the exit permit requirement for private-sector migrant workers. The move highlights how Kafala reforms can quickly be rolled back in the absence of a complete overhaul of the region’s labour migration system

Kuwait has enacted a new immigration law, replacing the previous law that had been in place for over six decades. While not a complete overhaul, the law introduces some notable provisions, particularly regarding domestic workers and visa trading, along with stricter penalties.