AI Regulation in Saudi Arabia: Innovation over Human Rights
With the global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), countries have increasingly adopted regulations to restrict the use of this new […]
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The Role of the Diaspora in Advocating for Digital Rights in the Gulf
As Gulf states deploy increasingly sophisticated tools of digital control, ranging from surveillance spyware to content censorship, the diaspora has
Why Digital Freedom is a Human Right and What We Can Do to Defend It.
In an era where digital spaces shape political discourse, social movements, and individual expression, the right to digital freedom is
Ebtisam Al-Saegh: A Case Study of the Risks Against Women in Bahrain’s Digital Repression
When speaking out for justice becomes dangerous, women like Ebtisam Al-Saegh offer examples of the continuous taument that activists face.
Ahmed Mansoor: The Silenced Voice of UAE’s Pro-Democracy Movement
Blogger and pro-democracy activist Ahmed Mansoor’s ongoing imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) underscores the government’s persistent crackdown on
An Introduction to The Role of Big Tech in Digital Oppression: Are Companies Complicit?
In the Gulf region, the relationship between state interests and Big Tech operations has raised significant concerns amongst human rights
Internet Shutdowns as a Political Weapon: Who Controls the Kill Switch?
Internet shutdowns have increasingly become a weapon for political control, allowing governments to silence dissent, limit access to information, and
ByeLaws: A Tool for Resistance or Repression in Digital Authoritarian States?
While international law establishes foundational principles to combat digital authoritarianism, it is often the local legal frameworks that shape the
The Struggle Against Digital Authoritarianism: International Law Under Pressure
Digital authoritarianism has become a powerful tool for repressive regimes, weaponizing technology to suppress dissent, surveil citizens, and manipulate public
Silencing Dissent: The Case of Loujain Al Hathloul and Digital Violence in Saudi Arabia
In the realm of human rights advocacy, few cases resonate as loudly as that of Loujain Al Hathloul, a leading