Bahrain’s Ongoing Hunger Strikes and Protests, A Sign of Deepening Discontent
Mass hunger strikes within Bahraini prisons have sparked rare street protests in the kingdom, reminiscent of the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. Inmates in the country’s largest prison have been on a hunger strike for nearly five weeks, demanding improved conditions and protesting against mistreatment, medical neglect, and limited visitation rights. While the government claims only 116 prisoners are involved, activists report over 800 participants. These protests are against ongoing frustrations, including corruption, sectarian discrimination, and economic hardships since the 2011 uprising was suppressed. The hunger strikes signal the enduring resistance against authoritarian rule in Bahrain.
Annual Investment Meeting 2023 kicks off at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Global 2023) was inaugurated today (8 May) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.
Saudi wealth fund, BlackRock to jointly explore Mideast infrastructure projects
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock have signed an agreement to jointly explore infrastructure projects in the Middle East, focused on Saudi Arabia.
