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CategoriesAdvocacySaudi 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 […]
CategoriesAdvocacyRecently, 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 […]
CategoriesAdvocacyRecently 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 […]
CategoriesAdvocacyThe top priority of FIFA is always money. Due to this reason, the fight becomes more complicated, especially for women and LGBTQ+ rights. The struggle has now turned into the form of a battle between wealthy Gulf nations and the increasing success of women in sports. Women’s strong power has marked their name in the […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileMore 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. […]
CategoriesAdvocacyThe United Nations has requested Sudan’s military government to send international forces to save the lives of civilians in the ongoing war. But they refused to accept this request. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and army both have violated the human rights of many innocent civilians, Stated the United Nations. Back in 2023, when the […]
CategoriesAdvocacyA recent report highlights the facts about Aramco, a company owned by the Saudi government. This company is the biggest spender on sports sponsorship in the faucet fuel industry, with $1.3 billion in deals. Saudi Arabia, a nation that prioritizes its interests, is using it to improve its image on the global stage and ignores […]
CategoriesAdvocacyThe war in Sudan began in April 2023, and it is still ongoing. The involvement of foreign nations such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE has worsened the war. These nations provide various weapons and military forces to the Sudanese troops. Due to this illegal help, the conflict intensifies and there is no chance of […]
CategoriesAdvocacyAntony Blinken is trying his best to secure the deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia, especially before President Biden’s terms end. Blinken has believed a ceasefire in Gaza could create peace across the world. However, Saudi Arabia is not a good and trustworthy partner in this process. This nation has a long history of human […]
CategoriesAdvocacyThe nation that is expected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup is Saudi Arabia. This announcement shows a big concern about the country’s human rights record. Various human rights groups and Saudi activists are asking FIFA to ensure that the nation follows the human rights rules during the tournament. They want to check and […]