Research Team

Human rights activists have criticized the open show of contempt for prisoners of conscience’ rights in the UAE as revenge and a bid to detain them for an unspecified duration arbitrarily, as opposed to its legality under international law. The Emirates Detainees Advocacy Center has cast a serious concern and condemnation on the postponement of […]

Despite its poor track record on women’s rights, Saudi Arabia chaired the UN’s leading women’s rights body, presiding until March 21st at a meeting of global leaders aimed at discussing gender equality amid reported setbacks to women’s rights during the 69th annual session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. “It’s surreal. Putting […]

Human rights groups in Geneva have uncovered the United Arab Emirates’ role in orchestrating coordinated incitement campaigns against its rivals. They are reportedly utilizing African organizations, offering financial incentives to discredit the UAE’s opponents and to obscure its troubling human rights record. A source from the United Nations disclosed that the UAE is orchestrating campaigns […]

According to reports, the oil-rich UAE has covertly initiated a media campaign designed to improve its damaged reputation, tainted by allegations of backing militias in Sudan and involvement in acts of genocide. Apparently, this sophisticated media campaign encompasses the complete leverage of media assets, with one objective: remodeling the UAE’s image in light of growing […]

Human rights activists are concerned that the past year saw a dramatic surge in the total number of executions in Saudi Arabia, more than doubling annually. The European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR) documented following 345 executions during 2024, more than double the 172 in 2023. This means that one execution occurs around every […]

Unidentified diplomatic sources have disclosed that Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo also known as “Hemedti” made a covert trip to Abu Dhabi to negotiate the reorganization of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after a series of setbacks in Sudan. It also included the Sudanese army’s recapture of the capital, Khartoum. Sources reported, that the war criminal Hemedti […]

Reports indicate secret Emirati efforts aimed at undermining Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s leadership via media manipulation and sectarian provocation. Media reports and exclusive sources indicate suspicious actions by the United Arab Emirates aimed at stirring up chaos inside Syrian territory, particularly against the administration of transitional president Ahmad Al-Sharaa. The project, termed malicious, is being carried out […]

After ten years of military operations in Yemen, the Saudi/UAE-led coalition is being asked to take responsibility for the vast civilian harm induced during its catastrophic military strikes. On the anniversary of the intervention on March 26, 2015, rights group Mwatana for Human Rights said that thousands of victims still lack justice, redress, and reparations. […]

Saudi Arabia is strictly enforcing two specific regulations: the Anti-Cybercrimes Law (2008) and the Penal Law for Crimes of Terrorism and its Financing (2014). The vagueness of their content has been repeatedly utilized by the Saudi authorities to apprehend and imprison political dissidents or peaceful demonstrators arbitrarily.  The majority of the cases are brought before […]

Thousands of women from Kenya and Uganda leave their countries every day to seek employment in Saudi Arabia, considering that they will fulfill their dreams of a better life. Their lives would soon be turned upside down when they discovered that they had entered a world of hell characterized by exploitation, torture, rape, and even […]

Information has emerged about the United Arab Emirates’ purported strategy to counteract Gaza, remove its residents and dismantle it as a center of Palestinian opposition that might challenge Israeli occupation in the future. Reports indicate that the UAE is exerting pressure on Egypt by presenting a detailed political agreement aimed at persuading Cairo to endorse […]

For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, hundreds of Saudi citizens have been arrested across a variety of regions, on charges related to sexual practices, prostitution, and begging. This comes just days after the Saudi Ministry of Interior declared the development of a special security unit to combat human trafficking and moral divergences —a […]

There is increasing pressure to exclude the Emirati regime from the Arab system due to rising evidence of Abu Dhabi’s alignment against regional security and its antagonism towards the Palestinian cause, all while it seeks a complete alliance with Israel. For many years, the UAE has opposed Arab revolutions and consistently aligned against democratic movements. […]

Amidst Sudan’s bloody conflict, the UAE emerges as one of the most enigmatic players. The oil-rich monarchy positioned itself as a mediator for peace while quietly fueling war behind the scenes. General Yasser Al-Atta — a member of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council and the second-in-command of the armed forces — recently made statements directly accusing the […]

An impressive move at a critical time, the United Arab Emirates announced a massive investment commitment of $1.4 trillion in the U.S. economy by the end of this decade as part of its efforts to strengthen economic and political connections with Washington. The announcement came after a discussion between UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is carrying out covert operations, intelligence warfare and espionage in Europe, backed by Israel and allowed by the West—part of the Emirate’s strategy to boost its rogue influence. TheDarkBox’s intelligence-focused account shed light on how the UAE exploits Europe while dodging accountability. According to the account, the UAE’s increasing influence […]

Two months ago, diplomatic channels indicated that the UAE has started mobilising its lobbying groups in the United States to oppose proposals and calls for sanctions against the UAE over its backing for the civil war in Sudan. Several sources have told “Emirates Leaks” that the oil-rich monarchy is concerned that the increased pressure by […]

It has come to light that in an undercover intelligence effort, UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed meets behind closed doors with Trump officials, examining strategic agreements that could shift power dynamics in the Middle East. Potential strategic deals involving Sudan, Syria, and Gaza could reshape the Middle East. Various leaks from UAE decision-making […]

The United Arab Emirates’ permission to Israeli arms firms to participate in the Maritime Defence and Security Exhibition NAVDEX 2025 and the International Defence Exhibition IDEX symbolizes direct approval for the Israeli military industry and war apparatus. The Israeli firm’s products have been utilized to perpetrate offenses against humanity and war offenses that have massacred […]

In January 2025, the UN Office of the High Commissioner issued a report documenting North Korea’s ongoing and deteriorating human rights crisis. The report, composed of interviews with North Korean escapees and former officeholders and precise accounts of human rights problems developed from talks with human rights organisations. It documents the violations of human rights […]

On 10 February 2025, U.S. President Trump issued an executive order asking Attorney General Pam Bondi to suspend all enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) until she gives new guidelines. According to critics, clipping the scope of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) enforcement of the FCPA delivers a significant setback to the fight […]

On March 1, 2025 the first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestine ‌ended. Exactly after the 9 days of ending the ceasefire deal, Israel cut off ‌electricity to Gaza Strip. Rights groups have condemned this move by Israel, stating that it violates the basic rights of Palestinians. It seems that Israel’s move […]

People across the world have criticized Israel for its actions of blocking food and many other essentials into Gaza. This decision by Israel was labeled as a breach of international law. Many organizations such as the United Nations and Oxfam have accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon and have demanded an instant move […]

The Saudi government persisted in its systematic curbs on religious and belief liberties until 2022. One of the Saudi Scholar, Sheikh Salman Al-Ouda has been detained since September 2017 without any legal charges. He has characterized his extended isolation as a breach of global human rights standards. This prolonged confinement is a mental disorder as […]

The United Nations has long been considered the global voice for human rights and freedom of speech. Meanwhile, it has faced criticisms over its commitment to uphold such principles after what happened during the recent international conference on Internet governance. There is controversy surrounding whether the UN is allowing diplomatic relations to override its core […]

It has been more than seven decades since the Jammu and Kashmir conflict. Today Jammu and Kashmir are still under brutal executions, torture, and rape from the Indian side. This effect lessens the ability of Kashmiris to fight for self-determination. For more than 70 violent years, Kashmiris have been adamantly calling for an end to […]

The geopolitical turmoil has long been centered on the Gaza Strip, where ongoing clashes between Israel and Hamas have significantly exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. According to reports, Israel has been seriously impeding humanitarian relief attempts in recent months, even after a ceasefire was declared.  In 2007, Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip after a […]

Israel has stepped up its military attacks starting October 7, 2023, targeting civilian facilities and destroying the area, according to data from the Gaza administration. The death toll from the 470-day bombardment is 57,136, and 11,200 people are still unaccounted for and probably trapped under the rubble. Due to the attacks’ destruction of vital civilian […]

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) stated that 13 recruitment offices would be closed and that 31 others would have their licenses revoked for a variety of infractions. Following ministry authorities’ inspection raids of recruitment agencies and businesses, punitive actions were implemented.  Following their failure to […]

Following Gulen’s death on October 20, 2024, the pro-government media constantly exploited hate speech to dehumanize and demonize him and his supporters, taking inspiration from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s inflammatory statements. To silence moderate views and make anti-Gulen hate speech the prevailing public discourse, the administration also launched a wave of censorship at the same […]

The Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem was accepted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The national security minister’s Thursday morning visit and prayer at the Al-Aqsa compound, according to the ministry, was a blatant transgression and a provocation of […]

Despite de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman’s 2022 claim that the death penalty had been abolished in Saudi Arabia save in murder cases as part of his vision for a new open kingdom, the country hanged 330 people this year, the most in decades. Under the crown prince’s (abbreviated MBS) Vision 2030 plan, the nation […]

For years, Saudi Arabia, a longstanding ally of the United States, has been eager to purchase the fifth-generation, stealthy F-35 Lightning II fighter plane. However, according to reports, the kingdom is searching for a substitute since the Pentagon is taking its time. Days after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made a similar request, Saudi Arabia […]

Despite de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman’s 2022 claim that the death penalty had been abolished in Saudi Arabia save in murder cases as part of his vision for a new open kingdom, the country hanged 330 people this year, the most in decades. Under the crown prince’s (abbreviated MBS) Vision 2030 plan, the nation […]