Category Archives: GCC Member States
Saudi Arabia Reports
Reprisal Against Family Members: The Case of Sulaiman al-Dowaish’s Sons
In April 2016, preacher Sulaiman al-Dowaish was arrested and tortured by the Saudi authorities after [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
Transnational Repression and the Unanswered Case of Jamal Khashoggi
he assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018 remains a clear example of [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
Pakistani Worker Muhammad Arshad Dies During 2034 World Cup Stadium Construction in Saudi Arabia
A Fatal Incident at Aramco Stadium On March 12, 2025, Muhammad Arshad, a Pakistani foreman [...]
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United Arab Emirates Reports
Art Censorship in the UAE
Art is a fundamental element of human expression. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux [...]
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Arab Charter on Human Rights
This month, four member states of the Arab League had their representative confirmed to a [...]
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Arab Charter on Human Rights
This month, four member states of the Arab League had their representative confirmed to a [...]
Apr
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in Western Sports Teams
Introduction The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have notoriously been accused of sportswashing, a tactic [...]
Jul
Gender discrimination in the GCC country’s citizenship nationality laws
Summary How is citizenship passed to children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries? Do [...]
Jul
The Hidden Cost of Progress: Human Rights Violations of Migrant Workers in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become synonymous with rapid development and modern luxury, showcasing [...]
Jul
Examining Human Trafficking Concerns in Oman: The Case of Punjabi Women
In recent years, Oman has been the scene of a disturbing reality of exploitation and [...]
May
Oman: Examining women’s rights and gender bias
Oman, a nation with a population of 2.6 million, is the oldest independent state in [...]
Jan
Human Rights in Oman: Recent Developments and Ongoing Concerns
Introduction The state of human rights in Oman presents a complex picture. The nation has [...]
Oct
Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja: a decade of injustice in Bahrain
In a world filled with stories of courage and resilience, the tale of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, [...]
Oct
Uncovering whitewashing strategies in the Gulf
On Monday, April 24th, the European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR) organized a [...]
May
Joint Letter to Bahrain King: Free 400-day hunger striker Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace
King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh [...]
Aug