Category Archives: Qatar
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
The Arrest of 16 Filipino Workers in Qatar Unveils the Country’s Restrictive Law Against Public Gatherings
On 27 March, 16 Filipino workers were arrested in Qatar for organising a political manifestation [...]
Apr
Qatar’s Discriminatory Citizenship Laws: How New Electoral Reforms Deny Rights to the Al Murra tribe
In July 2021, Qatar approved new laws to regulate its first legislative elections, but these [...]
Jan
Freedom of Expression in Qatar
Qatar has claimed to commit to social and political reforms, yet there are still significant [...]
Dec
Abdullah Ibhais: Another Case of Vengeful Imprisonment
In July 2021, Qatar approved new laws to regulate its first legislative elections, but these [...]
Nov
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
Gender-Based Violence Against Migrant Women in Qatar
Qatar’s rapid economic development, driven by its oil and gas industry, has attracted a large [...]
Jul
Domestic workers’ rights in Qatar: reforms and persisting deficiencies
Cleaners, cooks, childminders and drivers are the main roles of domestic workers in Qatar, a [...]
Jul
Condemnation of Racism and Discrimination in Qatar
Qatar, a rapidly developing nation in the Middle East, has made significant strides in addressing [...]
Jul