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CategoriesUncategorizedThe Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses deep concern over the alarming rise in executions carried out by Saudi Arabia since the beginning of 2024. According to official reports, more than 300 executions have taken place, an unprecedented number when compared to the kingdom’s usual annual totals of around 100 to 150. This sharp increase […]
CategoriesAdvocacyThe 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 […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileITUC 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 […]
CategoriesAdvocacyWith a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.13% from 2025 to 2033, the Saudi Arabian film market is expected to grow from US$ 590.32 million in 2024 to US$ 1.29 billion by 2033. But a holy place for Muslims is now seen as a fantasy for others. Major development reasons for Saudi Arabia’s film […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileThe 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 […]
CategoriesAdvocacyFollowing the release of its “Bid Book” for the 48-team competition, Saudi Arabia has revealed that it has not complied with FIFA’s own human rights conditions in its bid for the 2034 men’s World Cup. Plans by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain to host the 2030 World Cup still have significant holes in them. Saudi Arabia […]
CategoriesAdvocacyArguably 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 […]
CategoriesAdvocacyJordan’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 […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileThe 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 […]
CategoriesAdvocacyAlthough 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 […]