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Desperate and hiding, collapsed Saudi Oger workers left in limbo
Many [migrant ex-employees of Saudi Oger]... are still stuck in Saudi Arabia...
The expiration of [labourer] Mohammed's residence permit makes his presence in Saudi Arabia illegal, but he is also legally barred from leaving due to an outstanding bank loan taken while he was employed...
Without a valid residency, the two men are not allowed to legally find work and repay their debt.
...until the debts are repaid, they cannot get an exit visa, a mandatory authorisation to leave the kingdom...
Multiple workers said some colleagues have died of life-threatening illnesses as their health insurance - once covered by the company - expired.