According to the International Labour Organization there are 24 million migrant workers residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council states. The Gulf region is the world’s hub for overseas workers. Migrant workers make up a significant percentage of the total 62 million people living in GCC countries, yet they suffer systemic discrimination. Migrant workers in the[…]
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Apr
Apr
For decades, Gulf governments have promoted the narrative that their states are islands of stability in an otherwise turbulent region. Through economic diversification and careful geopolitical balancing, countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have positioned themselves as pragmatic actors committed to stability and economic prosperity. Amid the current[…]
24
Mar
Mar
As the conflict in the Gulf enters its fourth week, regional stability has once again become a central concern in political and security discussions, as critical infrastructure across several countries continues to be targeted by missiles and drones. Over the second weekend of fighting, Bahrain suffered a particularly heavy toll. The country’s main oil refinery[…]
