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Christians Face Severe Restrictions In Saudi Arabia February 16, 2026
In Saudi Arabia, Christians face extreme persecution. All citizens are considered Muslims, and Islamic law is observed. Apostasy from Islam is illegal and can lead to the death penalty, although there have been no executions in recent years. The Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Cracks Down On Free Speech February 9, 2026
In Saudi Arabia, freedom of expression is tightly controlled and often punished by the authorities. The government uses broad laws against terrorism and cybercrime to arrest, detain, and prosecute people for peaceful speech online or in public, including activists, Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Arrests 127 Officials For Corruption February 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia arrested 127 government officials for corruption in January 2026, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, Nazaha, said. The arrests followed 1,543 visits to different government ministries to check for bribery, abuse of authority, or other wrongdoing. A total Continue Reading Domestic Violence Against Women In Saudi Arabia January 20, 2026
Domestic violence in Saudi Arabia is a severe and common issue affecting women. Such violence has been sustained by decades of discrimination, societal norms, and the guardianship system, in which men have power over women’s lives. This affects women Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Executes Record Number In 2025 January 6, 2026
In 2025, Saudi Arabia executed 356 people, the highest number ever recorded in a single year in the kingdom. Most of these executions were linked to Riyadh’s “war on drugs,” with 243 people put to death for drug-related crimes. Continue Reading Saudi Labor Reform Gives Workers New Rights December 8, 2025
Saudi Arabia officially ended the decades-old Kafala system in June 2025, replacing it with a contract-based employment model for about 13 million migrant workers. Under this new system, workers can change jobs more easily because they no longer need Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Executes Child Offenders November 25, 2025
Saudi Arabia has executed a total of 300 people so far in 2025, including two men who were convicted of crimes committed when they were children. One of the latest cases involved Abdullah al-Derazi, who was accused of offenses Continue Reading Decade Of Abuse For Riyadh Metro Migrant Workers November 18, 2025
Migrant workers who built the Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia have faced over ten years of harsh and unfair treatment. Most of them came from Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, and they paid very high recruitment fees, sometimes as much Continue Reading Hate Speech By Saudi Grand Mufti Targets Minorities November 3, 2025
Religious minorities in Saudi Arabia, including Shia Muslims, Christians, and Jews, continue to face deep discrimination and intolerance. The newly appointed Grand Mufti, Sheikh Saleh al-Fawzan, has made many hateful statements about the religious minorities, calling them “enemies of Continue Reading Hidden Prisons For Women In Saudi Arabia October 23, 2025
Saudi Arabia has secret places called Dar al-Reaya, which are supposed to help women who are seen as disobedient or breaking moral rules. But these places are more like prisons, where young women can be held for years without Continue Reading Saudi Influence Over Twitter Raises Global Concerns October 13, 2025
A recent report shows that Saudi Arabia has built strong ties with Twitter, especially after Elon Musk took control of the platform. Saudi investors, including a company owned by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, hold a large stake in Twitter. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Uses Entertainment To Hide Rights Abuses September 29, 2025 Saudi Arabia is using a large comedy festival from September 26 to October 9, 2025, to distract people from its serious human rights abuses. The festival, held from September 26 to October 9, includes the anniversary of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s Continue Reading Heavy Rains Cause Major Flooding Across Saudi Arabia September 1, 2025 A burst of heavy rain has hit Saudi Arabia, especially affecting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, as well as Jeddah, Jazan, and surrounding regions. Streets turned into rivers, cars and buses got trapped or swept away, and highways Continue Reading Saudi Arabia’s Water Strategy Progress August 26, 2025 Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s driest countries, with very little rainfall and scarce water in rivers and lakes. Both green water (soil moisture) and blue water (surface water) are extremely limited. Despite this, Saudi Arabia has become a Continue Reading No Free Speech Or Protests In Saudi Arabia August 18, 2025 The right to protest and freedom of speech are highly restricted in Saudi Arabia. The government penalizes those who express dissenting opinions, especially online. An example is the blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Uses Executions To Silence Dissent August 11, 2025 In 2025, Saudi Arabia carried out a record number of executions, at least 241 by August 5, many without fair trials, according to Human Rights Watch and the Middle East Democracy Center. This includes the execution of journalist Turki al-Jasser Continue Reading Drug Offenses Fuel Saudi Executions August 4, 2025 Saudi Arabia is conducting more executions than in decades, but predominantly of drug smugglers who are associated with Captagon, a synthetic or chemical drug that is widely used in the Middle East. From early 2025, of 217 executions, 144 were Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Uses Travel Bans To Silence Activists July 29, 2025 Saudi Arabia is banning many of its citizens, especially activists, from leaving the country in what human rights groups call a cruel way to silence criticism. Women’s rights activists like Loujain al-Hathloul and Maryam al-Otaibi are among those affected, with Continue Reading Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' Dies After 20 Years In Coma July 21, 2025 The House of Saud is the royal family that rules Saudi Arabia. It started in the 1700s with Muhammad bin Saud. The country of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 by Abdulaziz Al Saud. Since then, his sons and grandsons Continue Reading Saudi Arabia’s Spike In Drug Executions July 16, 2025 Saudi Arabia has executed almost 600 people for drug-related crimes in the past 10 years, with most being foreign nationals from countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt, Yemen, and Syria. After pausing these executions between 2021 and 2022, the country resumed Continue Reading Unsafe Conditions For Migrant Workers In Saudi Arabia July 7, 2025 Many migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are dying in preventable workplace accidents, such as falls, electrocution, and heat-related incidents, especially with the growing construction for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and other large projects. Authorities have been criticized for failing Continue Reading Saudi Unemployment Hits Record Low Amid Rising Workforce Participation June 30, 2025 Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025, down 0.7% from the previous quarter and the same time last year. Labor force participation rose to 68.2%, driven by efforts under Vision Continue Reading Arab Gulf Worried About Iran-U.S. Conflict June 23, 2025 After the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear sites with Israel’s support, Saudi Arabia and other Arab Gulf countries expressed deep concern. They fear the attack could lead to a wider war in the region. These countries worry about being caught in Continue Reading Rising Executions In Saudi Arabia June 16, 2025 Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser was arrested in 2018 for allegedly running a social media account that exposed corruption in the royal family. He was held in secret, tortured, and denied legal help or contact with his family. In 2025, after Continue Reading Saudi Arabia’s Secretive Women’s Detention Centers June 5, 2025 Saudi Arabia's Dar al-Reaya, officially "care homes," serve as detention centers for women and girls charged with disobedience, moral crimes, or family shame. Conditions at these facilities, commonly referred to as "hellish" by former detainees, are said to be rampant Continue Reading Abuse Of Kenyan Domestic Workers In Saudi Arabia May 26, 2025 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 Continue Reading Executions Soar In Saudi Arabia Despite Reform Pledges April 28, 2025 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 Continue Reading Saudi Woman Vanishes After Imprisonment For Advocating Women’s Rights April 21, 2025 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 Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Frees Some, But Repression of Political Dissent Continues April 16, 2025 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, Continue Reading Saudi Arabia's Abusive Criminal Justice System March 30, 2025 Saudi Arabia’s criminal justice system is plagued by serious abuses that violate basic human rights. The counterterrorism law gives authorities sweeping powers to arrest and detain people without any judicial checks, making it easy for them to bypass fair trial Continue Reading

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Saudi Arabia, situated in the Arabian Peninsula, houses 9 million (skilled and unskilled) migrant workers. The oil-rich country is one of the most restrictive in the region for practicing the Christian faith. Church gatherings are not possible. Very few Christian believers have opened up to share the Gospel Message with others in Saudi Arabia. Conversions from Islam are unlawful in the country. Not even migrant workers have the freedom to convert from Islam to Christianity. There are reports of violence against Christian Believers in Saudi Arabia, and the majority of these incidents happen in rural areas. Male converts from Islam in Saudi households face eviction from their homes. Women and girls face abuse and violence at home, including honor killings.

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