Bahrain

Bahrain court upholds charge against prominent rights defender after denying legal access

Abdul-Hadi al-Khawaja, jailed veteran activist, was convicted of breaking a chair in protest against being denied phone call to daughters

Climate change 'forcing half of youth' in Mena to reconsider having kids

Qatar World Cup 2022

Qatar World Cup 2022: A lost economic opportunity for Bahrain?

Israel normalisation deals

Bahrain will build on partnership with Israel, says king's adviser

Bahraini activists urge Pope to meet with prisoners and their families

Arabic press review: Omani and Kuwaiti firms pull out of Bahrain air show over Israeli presence

From spies to free trade: Bahrain and Israel aim to deepen economic ties

Bahraini torture victims file legal complaint against Formula One

Inside Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian wealth fund eyes $24bn investment in Arab states

Bahrain: Rights groups urge Pope Francis to raise religious freedom concerns during visit

Bahrain and Oman insist 'consensus' on Opec+ cut after Saudi pressure allegation

Bahrain sentenced defendants to death after torture and 'sham' trials, says report

Afghanistan enters race to join UN rights body after Bahrain withdraws over criticism