World Jailed Chinese lawyer Yu Wensheng wins human rights award Allegedly tortured while in prison in China, Yu Wensheng switched from being a successful corporate lawyer to fighting for human rights before he was arrested. 12/02/2021
Qatar Saudi Arabia will open land, air borders with Qatar after blockade It is the first step towards ending a diplomatic crisis that has deeply divided regional allies since 2017. 04/01/2021
Inspire Middle East This is how Saudi Arabia is investing in its economic future Saudi Arabia is experiencing an economic slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of oil prices. 27/11/2020
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia accused of 'sportswashing' its human rights record Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia's hosting of a golf tournament was 'pure hypocrisy' given its alleged human rights abuses. 13/11/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE-produced Saudi soap opera heralds new era for regional TV drama Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes. 06/11/2020
no comment Watch: In Mecca, pilgrims return to Islam's holiest site A very small number of people circled the Kaaba in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months. 04/10/2020
Inspire Middle East How is science building Iraq’s former glory, and the minds of young Saudis? The Middle East and North Africa’s contribution to global science and engineering publications was only about two percent in 2013 according to a Harvard funded study. 24/07/2020
