Category Archives: Saudi Arabia
Reports United Arab Emirates
Uncovering the Golden Facade: Inside the UAE’s Rise to Prominence in Gold Imports and the Dark Truths Behind it
In 1996, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was far from being a major gold-importing country. [...]
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Reports Saudi Arabia
Microsoft’s Cloud Expansion in Saudi Arabia: Balancing Innovation with Human Rights Concerns
To improve digital innovation and economic diversification, Saudi Arabia and Microsoft have embarked on a [...]
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Countries Reports United Arab Emirates
The intersection between migrant workers’ abuses and the climate crisis in the United Arab Emirates
Purna, Til and Man Bahadur are the names of three South Asian men who migrated [...]
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Countries Reports Saudi Arabia
Censorship in Saudi Arabia – online media restrictions
In an era where digital platforms allow for unprecedented access to information, some nations are [...]
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Kuwait Reports
Kuwait’s Amnesty Scheme: a ploy to get rid of illegal migrants?
The Kuwaiti government has announced that from March 17 to June 17 illegal migrants, such [...]
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GCC Countries and Migrant Workers: Background Facts
The presence of migrant workers in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), [...]
May
“My sister refused to give up on making life better for women in Saudi Arabia” – Linda AlHathloul
Not even a fortnight ago, on International Women’s Day, a group of UN experts urged [...]
Mar
Saudi Arabia: 184 executed in 2019, 35 more than 2018
Saudi Arabia executed 184 people last year, Reprieve announced, among which 88 Saudis, 90 foreigners, [...]
Jan
Saudi Arabia: The Dakar Rally does not cancel human rights abuses
“Dream. Dare. Live it.”, says the Dakar Rally manifest. The race, started on January 5th, [...]
Jan
Saudi Arabia: Desegregating restaurants’ entrances for women
On 8 December, authorities in Saudi Arabia recognised that restaurants should not keep segregated entrances [...]
Dec
Saudi Arabia: Arrest and Persecution Against Entertainment Policy Critics
In Saudi Arabia, authorities continue to prosecute individuals that criticize the General Authority for Entertainment. [...]
Oct
Saudi Arabia: Guardianship System Proves Stronger than Women’s Travel Restriction Reform
Women are now allowed to obtain a passport, but the guardianship system still restricts women’s [...]
Oct
Saudi Arabia: Travel Restrictions Lifted, But Women Still Face Limitations and Discrimination Under Guardianship System
As of 20 August 2019, recent amendments made to the Travel Documents Law have been [...]
Aug
Yemen: Saudi-UAE Coalition Targets Civilian Fishermen and Fails to Uphold UN Funding Pledge
Recent reports show that in addition to attacking and killing Yemeni fishermen, Saudi Arabia and [...]
Aug
Saudi Arabia: Human Rights Activists Being Held in Counterterrorism Reform Centers
Reports reveal that human rights defenders tried under Saudi Arabia’s counterterrorism law are also being [...]
Aug