Concerns have been raised over accountability for human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia after five death sentences were reduced for those said to be involved in the extra-judicial killing of journalist and Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi.The 2018...
The rich can now cruise to Neom – while the poor pay the price Those wanting to take a tourist cruise around Red Sea locations, including Sindalah Island in Neom, are set to be offered the luxurious offering — if they can afford it. In a...
Thousands of African migrant workers in Saudi Arabia have been locked up in horrific conditions in an apparent attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to an explosive investigation by the Sunday Telegraph. The British newspaper was...
Neom and coronavirus The most obvious concern is that of money. Welfare payments to Saudi citizens were slashed as a result of falling oil prices, as consumers shunned fossil fuels while lockdowns spread across the world along with the virus. In the...
The Saudi energy ministry has officially signed up in support of the development of the Neom megacity project – although there were few details as to what form this support would take.Abdul Aziz bin Salman, energy minister and step brother of Saudi...
Saudi agents infiltrated Twitter to expose and capture critics – allegations The Saudi government is alleged to have exploited a security flaw on social media site Twitter in 2015 to track down and arrest people critical of the regime...
After the United Arab Emirates (UAE) normalised relations with Israel recently, many commentators are suggesting that Saudi Arabia will be next to do so. It would be a high risk strategy for the Saudis to do so, with much of the Arab world seeking...
While one Neom partnership begins, another ends after public outrage There has been both good and bad news for Neom over the past week, as it takes on one major partnership while losing the support of yet another esports league.US company Bechtel...
Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), has been summoned to appear before a US district court following a lawsuit accusing him of ordering the assassination of a dissident.As MBS’s pet Neom project desperately attempt...
Another esports league under pressure to cancel Neom deal Another online gaming tournament is facing a furious backlash following the announcement that Neom would be a sponsor. Blast Premiere, a Danish esports league for popular video game Counter...