The End of Corporate Janissaries in the Gulf
Gulf family companies and businesses must learn to wean off the Kafala system that has created short-sighted dependency on elite migrant workers, much like the flawed Janissary model of governance.
Tag: migrant workers
Suspending Immigration Will Hurt America’s Recovery
Suspending immigration is not the key to U.S. economic woes; rather, it will be a hindrance to getting the economy back on its feet.
Egypt’s Most Vulnerable and COVID-19
Are refugees and asylum seekers protected by its strong domestic laws and international commitments?
Egyptian Workers in Jordan Hopeful Despite Syrian Influx
Recent studies examine what effect Syrian refugee workers will have on the migrant labor market in Jordan
The Qatar Blockade’s Impact on Migrants
The blockade against Qatar has had a disproportionate economic impact on foreign workers, though increased self-sustainability efforts may provide new employment opportunities.
“We want to see real results”
The Cairo Review speaks to Rothna Begum about the status of female migrant domestic workers in the Gulf.