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Saudi man in traditional white thobe and red-checkered headscarf places a hand on the shoulder of an African migrant, with a woman in a black hijab watching in the background.

Saudi Arabia Tightens the Rules on Who Gets to Stay

In Saudi Arabia’s western cities, undocumented workers were once neighbors, household helpers, and part of the social fabric. Now, a sweeping deportation campaign is replacing quiet acceptance with legal precision—signaling not just a change in policy, but in the country’s understanding of who belongs.

Aug 12, 2025

A deserted highway in Saudi Arabia under the intense midday sun, with heat shimmering over the asphalt and a long line of streetlamps stretching into the horizon.

Beating the Heat: What Saudi Arabia’s Midday Work Ban Reveals

Every summer, the Saudi sun becomes more than a weather forecast—it becomes a workplace hazard. As temperatures soar past 45°C, the government’s midday work ban aims to protect outdoor laborers. But while the rule marks a shift toward greater awareness of occupational safety, its patchy enforcement shows that regulation alone doesn’t always change reality on the ground.

Jun 24, 2025

All Articles with the tag #Labor

Saudi Arabia Tightens the Rules on Who Gets to Stay

Beating the Heat: What Saudi Arabia’s Midday Work Ban Reveals

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