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Saudi authorities impose new restrictions on social media activists and influencers

Saudi authorities impose new restrictions on social media activists and influencers

The Saudi opposition website “Saudi Leaks” revealed new restrictions imposed by the Saudi authorities on social influencers and activists, in a new attempt to restrict freedom of expression on the Internet. The site said that now it is imperative that…
Saudi Arabia shocks Muslims by restricting blessed Ramadan activities

Saudi Arabia shocks Muslims by restricting blessed Ramadan activities

The Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry has recently announced new rules for Ramadan that have upset many Muslims worldwide. According to analyst Sami Hamdi, these changes represent a move towards a new Saudi identity that doesn’t prioritise Islam as a major…
Free Muslim Organization welcomes return of Iran-Saudi relations

Free Muslim Organization welcomes return of Iran-Saudi relations

The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) welcomed the return of Iranian-Saudi relations, hoping that this would be reflected on avoiding past hostilities that brought only destruction to the countries of the region, and to achieve bring back peace and security…
Saudi Ramadan restrictions: Muslims get upset as there’ll be no prayer broadcasts, iftar in mosques

Saudi Ramadan restrictions: Muslims get upset as there’ll be no prayer broadcasts, iftar in mosques

The Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry has recently announced new rules for Ramadan that have upset many Muslims worldwide. These changes represent a move towards a new Saudi identity that doesn’t prioritise Islam as a major pillar, according to activists and…
Saudi Arabia executes two men convicted of targeting security forces

Saudi Arabia executes two men convicted of targeting security forces

Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed two citizens convicted of joining a terrorist cell to target security forces, the Interior Ministry said. The ministry identified the men as Ali bin Omar bin Mousa Al Ahmari and Ibrahim bin Ali bin Maraee…
Saudi Arabia reveals people unable to perform Hajj for this year

Saudi Arabia reveals people unable to perform Hajj for this year

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the Kingdom is ready to receive two million pilgrims during the Hajj season for the current year 1444 AH, corresponding to 2023. According to Arab media outlets, the groups that are…
Many foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia forced to work in terrible conditions

Many foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia forced to work in terrible conditions

A new report released by France 24 has found that many foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia are forced to work in terrible conditions, often with abusive employers. However, they are trapped because of a system that ties their working…
Hassan al-Rabea’s Extradition Constitutes Grave Violation of International Obligations, HRW says

Hassan al-Rabea’s Extradition Constitutes Grave Violation of International Obligations, HRW says

Human Rights Watch issued, Feb. 13th, a joint statement (signed by 23 other organizations) expressing their concerns about Saudi citizen Hassan al-Rabea who faces a death penalty if returned back to Saudi Arabia. “Returning him to Saudi Arabia would be…
Widespread anger over non-hijabi women entering Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina

Widespread anger over non-hijabi women entering Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina

The video clip of two non-Muslim women entering the courtyard of Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, wearing clothes against the dress code of the holy Islamic site, was widely circulated on social media platforms. The video clip angered social…
Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi arrested in Saudi Arabia

Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi arrested in Saudi Arabia

Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi is reported to have been arrested by Saudi authorities in Makkah after he had performed Umra. This was disclosed by Allam himself in a post on Twitter. According to his own post appeared on social media,…
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