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radient one · Joined: 29 Nov 2012 Posts: 38

This article appeared in today's Saudi Gazette:

"Grace period to be extended

Last updated: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:54 AM

JEDDAH — Sources to the Labor Ministry told Okaz yesterday about the decision to rectify the status to be extended to 1 Muharram 1435 H (November 2013).

The decision to extend will allow many foreign expats to complete their undocumented work, looking at the seriousness of companies and workers..."

Wilsonthefarmer · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:34 am Post subject:

Good news for Sadiks (as called by the Saudis!).

I am sure the illegal Sadiks will thank King Abdullah, and will say:
"Alhamdulillah, and thank you King Abdullah for your generosity, greatness, and forgiveness for the poor people... God bless you".

But, in the other hand, the problem of illegal workers/immigrants in the Magic Kingdom is caused by the corrupted 'kafala' system, where the Kafeel brings workers in the Magic Kingdom and then hire them illegally to other employers - kind of black market for human traficking.
I think if they want to solve the problem, the Magic Kingdom should abolish the 'kafala' system, and replace it with a labour law where the government should be the sponsor.