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Migrant workers’ mistreatment by Saudi Arabia remains of global concern amidst systemic abuse and staggering fatality rates in the kingdom’s massive megaprojects. According to estimates, 21,000 migrant laborers have already perished as construction on Saudi Arabia’s centerpiece megacity NEOM, got underway as part of the Vision 2030 plan. This amounts to over 8 fatalities per […]

Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Mohammad Bin Salman has always violated human rights such as through crackdowns on activists, migrant worker abuses, and huge death penalty cases. Despite its controversial record in human rights, the nation has become the chair of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This means that the […]

Many human rights organizations heavily criticized Saudi Arabia’s record that operates in direct opposition to the death penalty and its gross abuses of combined injustices in its legal system. March 2022 perfectly showcased how untenable international action against the death penalty and abuses of human rights had become, especially when 81 men were executed in […]

Despite being accused of corruption, labor exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse of power, a Turkish company that was controversially given the management of Somalia’s international airport through a dubious contract and appears to have involved Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long been opposed to scrutiny. Most recently, the company’s impunity was demonstrated when a […]

At Multan International Airport, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) stopped a human trafficking attempt that was masquerading as an Umrah journey. Five passengers were detained by authorities after being removed from a flight headed for Saudi Arabia. According to an FIA official, the suspects were using Umrah visas and planned to use Saudi Arabia to […]

In 2024, the nation’s migration sector remained mired in corruption and irregularities, continued to rely on Middle Eastern labor markets, particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and failed to investigate new labor destinations or reopen the old ones. Up until December 20th of this year, almost 60% of all workers who traveled overseas selected […]

A car crashed into a throng at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday, killing at least five people, including a toddler, and injuring more than 200 others. Taleb, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor, has been taken into custody by German police, who claim he was operating the vehicle. Notably, officials later acknowledged that […]

Speaking at a recent conference in Saudi Arabia, Stephen Carter, CEO of Informa PLC, claims he broke a fundamental rule of his profession. The U.K.-based company Informa creates live events and exhibitions, and it functions best in the background. Speaking at the International MICE Summit earlier this month in Riyadh, Carter stated, “As someone told […]

It was confirmed after the Australian withdrawal that Saudi Arabia would become the host nation of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. This selection of Saudi Arabia was due to its financial power within FIFA and was not surprising. The critics charged Saudi Arabia with the allegation of “sportswashing”. According to opponents the aim of Saudi […]

It should come as no surprise that they won the proposal to host the 2034 World Cup, marking the second time the tournament would take place in the Middle East. The tournament’s ethics, logistics, and format are all flawed, but the human rights aspect is the most significant. People will claim that it’s beneficial for […]

Two days prior to FIFA confirming Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the top human rights official at the United Nations promised Monday to work toward ensuring that migrant labor rules are “properly respected” during the tournament. FIFA will call an online conference of its 211 member federations on Wednesday to […]

Nowadays Saudi Arabia is involved in serious human rights violation cases. The increasing number of executions has raised serious concerns about this nation. In 2024, Saudi Arabia executed more than 300 people. This number is recorded as the highest figure in the Kingdom’s history this year. Recently, the nation announced the death penalty for 4 […]

The UAE uses strict laws to stop protests and criticism, aiming to protect its relationships with other countries and keep peace. Even though some reforms were introduced, migrant workers still face unfair treatment under the restrictive Kafala system, with little change seen in practice. The former minister and advisor of the United Arab Emirates, Anwar […]

It seems self-serving that Saudi Arabia is making efforts to work with Egypt in order to maintain regional stability. At the same time, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan paid attention to the importance of their cooperation. It is worth questioning how genuine the partnership is. In the joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign […]

Even though the Middle Eastern country still needs to build several of the venues suggested for the tournament, FIFA gave Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid a higher technical grade than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Although eight stadiums still need to be constructed, the 2034 proposal achieved an […]

Two Saudi and four Western sources told that Saudi Arabia is now pursuing a more modest military cooperation arrangement with Washington, abandoning its goal of an extensive defense treaty in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel. Riyadh changed its stance on Palestinian statehood early this year to finalize a comprehensive mutual security pact, informing Washington […]

ITUC Africa and other prominent labor unions have raised concerns over the exploitation of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia by filing a protest with the UN, just weeks before FIFA formally awards Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. 18 million workers are represented by ITUC Africa, a trade organization that has denounced the “cycle of […]

The United Nations has received a complaint against Saudi Arabia’s labor policies from a trade union representing 18 million African workers. With the nation set to receive hosting rights for the World Cup next month, it has demanded “immediate and decisive action.” The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) contends that […]

The execution number in Saudi Arabia is increasing day by day. In 2024, the nation has executed more than 198 people. This figure is instantly increasing from previous years. However, the government has promised to lessen the use of the death penalty. But don’t fulfill it and increase the cases of the death penalty. Most […]

Human Rights Watch claimed in a study today that the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has enabled and profited from violations of human rights. “The Man Who Bought the World: Rights Abuses,” a 95-page report According to a study “Linked to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Its Chairman, Mohammad bin […]

In a few months, Saudi Arabia is expected to secure the 2034 FIFA World Cup since they are the only bidder. The country’s treatment of LGBTQ people is very worrying. Despite these concerns, the nation is continuously ignoring it, similar to what Qatar did for the 2022 World Cup. This indicates that the nation is […]

In today’s modern age, artificial intelligence is growing very fast. Many nations, including Saudi Arabia, plan to use AI to boost its economy. With its decision of KSA, there are many concerns raised about its true impact. Artificial intelligence provides an advantage to many large corporations. With it, growing businesses can analyze consumer behavior and […]

Since the start of 2024, Saudi Arabia has executed over 100 foreigners, according to Agence France Presse (AFP). A human rights organization said that the number, which is based on official announcements, sets a new record. A Yemeni national was put to death on Saturday after being convicted of narcotics smuggling, according to the Saudi […]

On August 21, 2024, the representative of the Taliban, Badruddin, officially presented himself for the first time in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is crucial because he is the second diplomat to be recognized by another nation. Earlier this year, China accepted their envoy.  China organized the grand ceremony as compared to the United Arab Emirates. […]

Back to 6 years ago, when Saudi Arabia attempted a clear attack on free speech. The nation killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States shed light on the details of this murder, expressing that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman was behind this murder. He approved the killing plan of a journalist. Still, much of […]

A positive outlook for the future of the Middle East was introduced by the Abraham Accords. Initiating formal diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab countries, these normalization agreements were signed in 2020 to promote peace and economic collaboration in ways that many people believed were unthinkable during our time. It appeared as though the […]

Saudi Arabia’s possibly joining the United Nations Human Rights Council is upsetting ‌ campaigners. According to them, including Saudi Arabia in the UNHR is unfair to victims of abuse. Under the leadership of Mohammad Bin Salman, this nation executed more than 200 people in 2024. The government is making efforts to show that they are […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) condemned all atrocities against Palestinians, including the murder of tens of thousands of people in the Gaza Strip, most of which were women and children. Recently, at least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers were killed by Saudi Arabian authorities at the Yemen-Saudi border; these killings may qualify […]

Saudi Arabia is trying to improve the image of its significant project named ‌Neom. For this purpose, the nation is relying on the media but has failed to convince the people. Neom area, having a cost of $1.5 trillion, is developed under the leadership of Mohammad Bin Salman, on the Red Sea coast. The project […]

In several countries governed by Sharia law, the lives of women are marked by systemic oppression, restrictions on personal freedoms, and denial of basic human rights. While the interpretation and implementation of Sharia law may vary across nations, its impact on women remains predominantly negative in many regions. Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Afghanistan represent stark […]

In a remarkable display of sports diplomacy, Riyadh is hosting the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals, heralded as the “crown jewel” of women’s tennis for 2024. The tournament is touted as a major breakthrough for women’s sport in the Kingdom, marking the first professional women’s tennis event held in Saudi Arabia as part of a […]

More than 100 female footballers do not want ‌Saudi Arabia to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. For this purpose, they have signed a letter asking FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco. The players claimed that Saudi Arabia is involved in serious human rights violations, particularly against women.  […]

Saudi Arabia is the nation that has the highest number of executions. Recently, this country has executed a Filipino citizen for murder. At the same time, the government wants to reserve its seat on the United Nations Human Rights‌ Council. This wish of the Saudi officials makes people question if they truly respect human rights.   […]

Anna’s TitToker user explored the harsh reality of living in Dubai. Her negative experience in Dubai highlights the deeper issues beneath the UAE’s good image. She called Dubai a “dystopian hell”. It suggests that people living in Dubai cannot share their views or speak freely. Her video went viral within ‌minutes with more than 620,000 […]

Recently, the charges against Saudi princess Meshael Alayban of human trafficking were dismissed. The charges were related to holding a Kenyan servant like a virtual prisoner in her California home. The servant also claimed that the princess forced her to work 16 hours per day, seven days a week without any holiday. Furthermore, the payment […]

On September 23, President Muhammad bin Zayed al-Nahyan visited Washington. This tour of the president highlights the ongoing efforts of the United Arab Emirates to maintain its global influence. This trip points out the deeper issues of the relationship between these two nations, the US and the UAE. The UAE is famous due to its […]

Many officials in Saudi Arabia are committed to fighting against human trafficking and enforcing labour laws. But at a closer look, these efforts feel more like a surface-level declaration than a genuine action. 30 July was the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This day is also observed globally by the United Nations.  On this […]

Some of the Western observers clearly see that the “ Zionist project” is approaching its limits and ending now. This project had a good run but now it’s time to finish it. The creation of this exclusionary Jewish state was one of the biggest mistakes of the 20th century. Jews in Europe and their Western […]

It is very concerning to note that the UAE court has made an unsuitable decision for 84 people. They were sentenced 43 people to life in prison. This is because UAE courts think that these people were part of the Muslim Brotherhood group. And they planned to attack the country.  Furthermore, 10 more people also […]

 Saudi Arabia’s state-driven border killings of migrants as potentially crimes against humanity, and nearly ten months after the reports that uncovered these atrocities and the worldwide exposure that followed, the deaths and injuries still occur.  Saudi Forces accused of deadly border crackdown According to fresh information, Ethiopians and Yemenis who cross the border unlawfully continue […]

Saudi Arabia persists in suppressing human rights advocates, usually by cruel treatment and wrongful detention, in spite of the world’s advances towards protecting human rights. Right Livelihood and its allies alerted the Council to the harsh anti-terrorism and cybercrime legislation in the nation, which are being utilized to suppress dissent and the inalienable right to […]

Human Rights Watch reported that Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to talk about the respect of human rights to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. From May 20-23, 2024 Muhammad Bin Salman visited Tokyo for the first time as  Saudi Arabia’s prime minister. According to the Japanese Prime Minister, Saudi Arabia should focus on […]

The murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khasoggi sent shockwaves across the world. He was murdered in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.  His death was brutal, the act premeditated, and the implications far-reaching. Furthermore, the lack of justice for the Jamal murder case remains deeply concerning. There is still a question arising from Saudi authorities when […]

Human rights and humanitarian laws have been broken by all sides in the protracted battle in Yemen, and they have all done so with impunity. Parties to the war persisted in their illegal attacks that killed and maimed civilians, obstructed their access to humanitarian relief, and damaged civilian property in spite of an agreement to […]

Poverty and inequality were made worse by the Covid-19 epidemic, even with government efforts to lessen its economic effects. Police used biased identity checks to target young people of color. Authorities in charge of child protection frequently neglected to give unaccompanied migrant children the proper attention and assistance. Inhumane living conditions and police brutality were […]

Human rights and humanitarian laws have been broken by all sides in the protracted battle in Yemen, and they have all done so with impunity. Parties to the war persisted in their illegal attacks that killed and maimed civilians, obstructed their access to humanitarian relief, and damaged civilian property in spite of an agreement to […]

Authorities prosecuted nonviolent activists and critics who joined thousands of other dissidents already incarcerated in Egypt’s overcrowded jails by using the harsh Emergency State Security Courts more frequently. The number of executions has been drastically increasing as a result of courts handing down death sentences in mass cases. Drastic limitations on independent groups were formalized […]

The administration, headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), persisted in subjecting religious and other minorities, especially Muslims, to institutionalized discrimination and stigma. Supporters of the BJP attacked designated groups violently more frequently.  Bias in government-affiliated institutions, including the judiciary and constitutional bodies like the National Human Rights Commission, was a reflection of the government’s […]

A month after the initial hearing, on January 6, 2024, the state news agency formally announced the trial and the new charges against the 84 defendants, claiming that they had concealed evidence of their past conviction for “establishing another clandestine organization for the purpose of committing acts of violence and terrorism” on state property.  Authorities […]

Increased suppression of opposition within Russia coincided with Russia’s aggressive assault against Ukraine. Protesters who spoke out against the war feared prosecution, and peaceful anti-war demonstrations were frequently broken up by force. New laws that limit the actions of NGOs and activists from civil society and protests have been introduced. Jehovah’s Witness prosecutions went on. […]