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Retrial of “Ghaith Spaces” Activists in Oman: A Blow to Freedom of Expression

On August 21, 2023, four internet activists, Ali bin Marhoon Abdullah Al-Ghafri, Maryam bint Youssef [...]

The Repression of the Shiite Community in Bahrain During the Ashura

Despite claims of respecting religious freedoms, the Shia community in Bahrain continues to face religious [...]

Qatar’s Nationality Act: A Challenge to the Rights of Children and Women

The United Nations (UN) Child Rights Committee’s latest findings on Qatar express grave concern over [...]

The Arrests of Dr. Mohammed al-Roken’s Sons

In the United Arab Emirates, families face a real and serious threat to freedoms by [...]

Kuwait Enacts Exit Visa Requirement

Starting in July, foreign nationals employed in Kuwaiti’s private sector will now be required to [...]

The Truth Behind Mega-Projects in the Middle East: A Threat to Labour Rights

Introduction In recent years, some Gulf countries have begun to implement renewal projects that touch [...]

Fifteen Somalis Executed: Saudi Arabia’s Deadly Pattern of Targeting Foreign Nationals

Since the beginning of 2025, Saudi Arabia has executed 15 Somali nationals, all held in [...]

How the UAE Are Conducting a Constant Repression in the Al-Razeen Prison

In the United Arab Emirates, the repression of political dissidents is a serious problem. This [...]

Qatar’s Discrimination Against Baha’is Continues Despite Pledges of Religious Tolerance

Qatar has aspired to project an image of religious inclusivity and dialogue, particularly through its [...]

Disappeared and Silenced: The al-Dowaish Case and Saudi Arabia’s Expanding Crackdown

In Saudi Arabia, even asking what happened to your father can be treated as a [...]

Profit Over Protection: The Exploitation of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s rapid development and economic growth have relied heavily on the labor of migrant [...]

Despite Reforms, Women in Saudi Arabia Still Face Abuses and What Happens in “Care Homes” Demonstrates It

In Saudi Arabia, women have to endure a series of restrictions dictated by a limiting [...]

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