Kuwait: Blistering Heat, Dusty Winds as Mercury Rises

Kuwait: The meteorological department has announced that temperatures are anticipated to rise once more above 50 degrees. On Friday, they recorded a temperature of 51 degrees Celsius in Mitribah, located near Abdaly in northern Kuwait, with temperatures over the past two days ranging between 48 and 50 degrees in most regions. The department predicts hot [...]

Abuse Of Kenyan Domestic Workers In Saudi Arabia

Kenyan workers employed domestically in Saudi Arabia are severely abused and exploited. They are often tricked by Kenyan recruiters and, upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, are subjected to extreme overwork, 16-hour days with no breaks or days off, as well as physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. Employers frequently confiscate passports and phones, isolating workers and [...]

Abuse of African Maids in Saudi Arabia Goes Unchecked

Saudi Arabia Population: 33 million Christian: 4 percent Dominant Religion: Sunni Islam Persecution Ranking: 13 As the saying goes, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Women from Kenya and Uganda have learned that the hard way after responding to job offers in Saudi Arabia. The job offer tells them that [...]

Kuwait Thwarts Surveillance Camera Hacking Attempts, Issues Cybercrime Warning to Public

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has announced that it has detected and successfully thwarted multiple attempts to hack into surveillance camera systems nationwide as part of increased efforts to protect national security and individual privacy. In a joint statement from the General Department of Security Media and the Cybercrime Combating Department, officials noted a significant rise in [...]

Executions Soar In Saudi Arabia Despite Reform Pledges

Executions in Saudi Arabia doubled in 2024 to at least 345, the highest number Amnesty International has ever recorded for the kingdom. The surge, mostly for terrorism and drug offenses, places Saudi Arabia behind only Iran and China globally. Despite past pledges by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to reduce capital punishment, rights groups say [...]

Concerns Grow Over U.S. Airstrikes And Houthi Attacks In Yemen

Recent U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa have reportedly caused significant civilian casualties and injuries, including at least five humanitarian workers. The attacks also damaged key port infrastructure, raising concerns over potential oil spills into the Red Sea and the resulting environmental impact. These developments come amid ongoing missile and drone attacks by [...]

Saudi Woman Vanishes After Imprisonment For Advocating Women’s Rights

Manahel al-Otaibi, a 30-year-old Saudi woman and fitness instructor, has been missing since December 15, 2024, after being sentenced to 11 years in prison for advocating women’s rights online. Her family, unable to reach her, fears for her safety, recalling past abuses including torture, solitary confinement, and medical neglect. Manahel was convicted in a secret [...]

US Aid Cuts Deepen Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis

The United States' abrupt termination of foreign aid to Yemen has worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis, with millions at risk. Following a 90-day aid review, President Trump’s administration canceled 83% of USAID programs, including critical services like malnutrition treatment, healthcare, and support for displaced people. The aid cuts, combined with the US’s designation of [...]

Saudi Arabia Frees Some, But Repression of Political Dissent Continues

In Saudi Arabia, political prisoners continue to face harsh repression despite the recent release of some detainees. Dozens of individuals remain imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising their rights to free expression, association, and belief. High-profile figures like cleric Salman al-Odah, lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair, and aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan are among those still held. Many [...]

Kuwait Blanketed by Heavy Dust Storm, Prompting School Closures and Safety Warnings

Kuwait: A strong dust storm moved into Kuwait from the west on Monday, significantly reducing visibility throughout the country and leading authorities to issue health and safety alerts. The meteorological department confirmed that the storm affected all regions and is expected to persist through the night. In response to the dust storm, the ministry of [...]

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