Zelensky Is Set to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, working to repair his strained relationship with the United States and secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia, was scheduled to…
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Human rights group raises concerns about abuses faced by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia – JURIST
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report Wednesday documenting extensive human rights abuses by Saudi employers, and apathy by state agencies. The report crafted a series of suggestions for Saudi…
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Human rights organizations criticize ‘flawed’ rights assessment of Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid – JURIST
Several human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, demonstrated concerns on Monday over a “flawed” human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid. The 11 organizations issued a…
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Privacy Law News for India and Saudi Arabia
Introduction In 2023, India and Saudi Arabia each published new laws and regulations expanding on existing or setting forth new comprehensive data privacy laws. This article summarizes the notable developments…
Read More »U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia
Some lawmakers are likely to oppose the move, but officials said the Biden administration has noted the kingdom’s de facto cease-fire with the Houthi militia in Yemen. Source link
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Arizona to end Saudi hay-growing company’s farmland leases
A Saudi dairy company that grows hay in Southern California and Arizona for export to the Middle East is set to lose several leases that allow it to pump unlimited…
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Biden Aides Discuss Asian Pacts as Model for Saudi Defense Treaty
American and Saudi officials are discussing terms of a mutual defense treaty that would resemble the robust military pacts that the United States has with its close allies Japan and…
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UN experts call on Saudi Arabia to revoke death sentence imposed for social media dissent – JURIST
On Friday, UN experts issued a formal appeal to Saudi Arabia, urging the revocation of the death sentence imposed on Mohammad Al Ghamdi, who stands accused of engaging in social…
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Saudi Dissident’s Brother Is Sentenced to Death for Social Media Posts on Royals
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced to death the brother of an exiled dissident, convicting him of disloyalty to the kingdom’s rulers in a case built around anonymous social…
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U.S. Knew About Migrant Killings by Saudi Forces Earlier Than Previously Disclosed
On Sunday, following the Times report, Representative Gregory W. Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, said in a statement that “Saudi forces must immediately…
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