What will be the basis for the MoI to issue an exit permit? Will they not still require approval from the employer? Currently it is the MoI that issues exit permits but with the concurrence of the employer, so what's the difference? What will happen to the multi-exit permit - is this going to be replaced by the new mechanism?

The change in the sponsorship law is not yet clear nor definite. It still has to be passed by the Shura council. I gather that the NOC will not be required for employees under the :definite" contract, but what about those under an "indefinite contract?" What if an employee resigns or terminates the contract for valid reasons will the employee be required still to pay the employer-sponsor the equivalent of the unserved period?

There are still several issues that remain to be addressed and clarified, but this is a good start.