Foreign dignitaries attend Al-Sisi inauguration
Gulf states, Africa well represented at Al-Sisi’s inauguration, Qatari Emir sends congratulations…
Qatar corruption allegations may prove to have potentially massive fall-out
By James M. Dorsey British weekly’s, The Sunday Times, disclosure of millions of documents allegedly revealing…
Al Jazeera journalist detention hearing postponed
Abdullah Elshamy, detained since the dispersal of sit-ins at Rabaa Al Adaweya,…
Wife of detained Al Jazeera journalist accuses NCHR of not doing their job
“We are willing to resign if this would help the case,” NCHR…
Activists call for journalists’ release
Human rights activists also called for release of all political detainees regardless…
Qatar misses the plank on labour reform
By James M. Dorsey A long awaited and much hyped announcement on…
Bahrain hopes for Egypt to continue regional role post-election
Bahraini ministry expresses continued support for Egypt’s roadmap
Protest and human rights shape debate on awarding of mega events
By James M. Dorsey Mass protests against Brazil's hosting of the World…
Egyptian expats vote with eased regulations
Early figures indicate approximately 200,000 Egyptians turned out in first three days…
Qatar to end sponsorship system for foreign workers
Sponsorship systems for foreign workers exist in most Gulf countries, which employ…