DR4G Project
Digital rights research, investigations, case studies and human rights analysis from the Gulf region.
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Remembering Jamal Khashoggi: Seven Years Later
Seven years after the shocking murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi citizen and outspoken critic of the Saudi government, DR4G continues to…
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The Silencing of Internet Activists in Qatar
As in many Gulf countries, the suppression of freedom of expression is a matter of great concern in Qatar. The latter takes place through a…
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait’s AI Partnership: Innovation or Entrenchment of Repression?
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are investing substantial resources into the development of artificial intelligence (AI). In a region where national goals focus on economic diversification, innovation,…
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Qatar Amends Cybercrime Law
This month, Qatari officials approved an amendment to the controversial cybercrimes law. The amendment bans the circulation of images or videos of individuals online without…
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Transnational Repression by the GCC: The Misuse of Intergovernmental Organizations
Context and Background The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—have long been criticized for employing…
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DR4G Announces INTERPOL Red Notice Program
DR4G is pleased to announce a new program by which it works with victims to counter Bahrain’s use of INTERPOL red notices. The Government of Bahrain has…
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US-Saudi AI Deal and the Dangers of AI Surveillance in Saudi Arabia
This month, President Trump announced a deal with Saudi Arabia that would provide the country with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The deal sees industry…
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AI Is Reshaping Activism
Recently, the discourse surrounding the ethics of AI has become a major topic of contention across almost every digital rights platform. Amongst these professionals there…