James M. DorseyDec 2, 20145 minGulf agreement on improved migrant worker conditions unlikely to fend off activist pressureBy James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf nations have agreed on measures to improve the working and living conditions of migrant workers who...
James M. DorseyNov 29, 20145 minLikely Qatar deportation of striking workers raises concernsBy James M. Dorsey Qatar is signalling rejection of demands by human rights and trade union activists to grant trade union and collective...
James M. DorseyNov 24, 20146 minActivists expand labour and human rights campaign beyond Qatar to include all Gulf statesBy James M. Dorsey Human rights groups and trade unions have stepped up pressure on Qatar to reform its restrictive labour system and...
James M. DorseyNov 19, 20145 minGulf soccer diplomacy highlights regional divisionsBy James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf states have invited Jordan and Morocco to compete in future Gulf Cups as part of a bid to strengthen...
James M. DorseyNov 13, 20145 minQatar’s hosting of GCC summit in further jeopardy following Gulf states’ handball boycottBy James M. Dorsey A decision by the handball federations of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to boycott the 2015 World Men's...