Saudi execution practices Transparency, policy, and human rights CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi execution practices: Transparency, policy, and human rights

The serious human rights issues raised in Saudi Arabia due to the execution proactices lack transparency. Many reports clearly highlight that convicted individuals face many complexities during their arrest and trial. They don’t even have the opportunity to prove themselves right. Furthermore, there are many documented cases of torture and mistreatment at the time of […]

Jailed abroad Five men seek support from Britain CategoriesAdvocacy

Jailed abroad: Five men seek support from Britain

Arguably the most well-known political prisoner in the Arab world is Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a computer programmer and activist who was imprisoned for distributing false information and jeopardizing national security. He became well-known for his activism and writing on opposing authoritarianism, and he played a significant role in the 2011 revolution in Egypt that toppled […]

Saudi Arabia's security promises A closer look at empty commitments and regional stability CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia’s security promises: A closer look at empty commitments and regional stability

Jordan’s Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud recently met and discussed various topics. The central focus of the meeting was to boost ‌security cooperation. However, the Saudi nation’s role in regional security is questionable. In the meeting, Saudi officials ‌talked about fighting drug smuggling and strengthening border control. However, the […]

Exploring Islamic interpretation in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan varied paths in faith and society CategoriesAdvocacy

Exploring Islamic interpretation in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan: Varied paths in faith and society

Although Islam serves as a common thread among Muslims worldwide, its application and interpretation differ greatly depending on political, cultural, and historical circumstances. Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan have quite different views on Islam, which are a reflection of their respective paths toward conservatism, modernization, and fundamentalism. Under Taliban control, Afghanistan adheres to a strong and […]

The hypocrisy of MBS: Prioritizing political gains over Palestinian rights CategoriesAdvocacy

The hypocrisy of MBS: Prioritizing political gains over Palestinian rights

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and US Secretary Antony Blinken met privately recently. In this meeting, the Saudi Prince admitted that the Arab government, including Saudi Arabia, didn’t support Palestine. This statement highlights the dual behavior of Saudi nations. The country is more focused on its interests than helping the needy Palestinians.  On the […]

Saudi Arabia's Selfridges deal A distraction from human rights violations CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia’s Selfridges deal: A distraction from human rights violations?

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has bought 40% of Selfridges, a famous British department store chain. Previously, this stake was owned by Austria’s Signa Group. In 2021, this group purchased Selfridges with the collaboration of Thailand’s Central Group for £4 billion. However, due to the increasing financial crisis, Signa faced many complexities and became […]

Saudi Arabia and Trump Prospects and Challenges on the Horizon CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia and Trump: Prospects and Challenges on the Horizon

On November 5, former President Donald Trump regained the White House in a landslide victory over his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Global watchers are closely examining the outcomes, with US allies, partners, and enemies making predictions about the future strategic course of the Trump administration. There seems to be general agreement that Trump’s […]

Exploring Saudi Arabia’s failed diplomacy and diminishing influence in the Middle East CategoriesAdvocacy

Exploring Saudi Arabia’s failed diplomacy and diminishing influence in the Middle East

Recently, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met in Cairo. The conversation highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to increase its influence in Egypt. These two nations have been close for many years, and now Saudi Arabia seeks to expand its control in the region.  During this conversation, two agreements […]

Human Rights Concerns Mount Over Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host the 2034 FIFA World Cup CategoriesAdvocacy

Human Rights Concerns Mount Over Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

As FIFA prepares for a critical vote on December 11 regarding the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia stands as the sole bidder. However, human rights organizations are raising alarm over the potential consequences of awarding the tournament to the Gulf kingdom. Amid fears of migrant worker exploitation, severe restrictions on […]

The Line project A futuristic vision or a human rights violation CategoriesAdvocacy

The Line project: A futuristic vision or a human rights violation?

The Line project in Saudi Arabia has drawn serious opposition. It is a planned 100-mile-long city that has received criticism because of its bad impact on workers’ health and nearby communities. Even though it is promoted as a futuristic, sustainable city, troubling reports have emerged about harsh labor practices and forced displacements.  Reports have explored […]

Neom Project: Is Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 worth the human cost? CategoriesAdvocacy

Neom Project: Is Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 worth the human cost?

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s key focus is the Nowadya Neom City project. His Vision 2030 ‌aims to modernize Saudi Arabia. This outstanding urban development is intended to transform the nation. However, due to unsafe working conditions, it has faced criticism. Many reports and documentaries explore alarming details about this situation.  According to the […]

Exploring the real motives of Saudi Arabia behind football investment CategoriesAdvocacy

Exploring the real motives of Saudi Arabia behind football investment

Saudi Arabia is increasing its interest and presence in English football. This expanding involvement of the nation raises concerns about its real goals. In October 2023, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) spent a lot of money to purchase Newcastle United. The amount was approximately £300 million. According to critics, this investment was not just […]

Carrefour faces scrutiny Analyzing the migrant condition in Saudi Arabia CategoriesAdvocacy

Carrefour faces scrutiny: Analyzing the migrant condition in Saudi Arabia

Recently, a report was released criticizing the large French supermarket in Saudi Arabia, Carrefour. According to the report, these agencies gave false information to the workers and misled them. They forced laborers to work for long hours, refused to give holidays, and were not paid fairly according to their hard work. Furthermore, they lived in […]

Relief and reality The complex lives of Bangladeshi migrants in the UAE CategoriesAdvocacy

Relief and reality: The complex lives of Bangladeshi migrants in the UAE

Recently 57 Bangladeshi migrants were given harsh punishment, like prison sentences in the UAE for attempting peaceful protests. Now the decision to pardon them is a great relief. This announcement is a successful achievement for the chief adviser. Also, this resulted in a strong trade relationship with the United Arab Emirates. During the year of […]

A call for change Understanding the Saudi Government's assault on women’s rights CategoriesAdvocacy

A call for change: Understanding the Saudi Government’s assault on women’s rights

A Saudi fitness trainer and influencer, Manahel al-Otaibi, was assaulted in prison after being jailed in January. The question is, what crime did she commit? She supports women’s rights online. In response to this support, the Saudi government sentences her to 100 years in prison for the offence of “terrorist” in a secret trial. This […]

Analyzing Saudi Arabia's economic interests in Egypt Power play or genuine support CategoriesAdvocacy

Analyzing Saudi Arabia’s economic interests in Egypt: Power play or genuine support?

Egypt’s cabinet said last week ‌Saudi is decided to invest in Egypt’s financial markets. This huge investment, of approximately $5 billion will boost the market. It is important to know why Saudi Arabia took this action. What is their motive behind it? The UAE also invested in Egypt’s market before Saudi Arabia, which was $35 […]

Crackdown on dissent: Saudi Arabia's ongoing human rights violations CategoriesAdvocacy

Crackdown on dissent: Saudi Arabia’s ongoing human rights violations

Saudi Arabian authorities are still widely violating fundamental human rights both within and outside of the nation while the Council convenes to approve the Universal Periodic Review of the kingdom. The government’s persistent and historical suppression of autonomous civil society and critical voices obstructs development, and reforms are still insufficient. Saudi Arabia’s iron grip on […]

Saudi Arabia's war on human rights A growing list of violations CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia’s war on human rights: A growing list of violations

Numerous Saudi human rights advocates and defenders are still serving lengthy prison terms for opposing political and human rights reforms or criticizing the government. Saudi authorities are aggressively pursuing non-Saudi and Saudi social media users who engage in peaceful online speech, punishing them with life sentences or even the death penalty. Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on […]