[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on the Arabian Peninsula and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Arabian Peninsula Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each week's roundup to ap@jadaliyya.com by Monday night of every week.]
Regional and International Relations
UAE a target of 5 per cent of global cyber attacks In the Emirates, hackers primarily target banks followed by the oil and gas sector.
Saudi Arabia, Gulf Neighbors Suffer Ratings Downgrades on Oil Slump Saudi Arabia, along with Oman and Bahrain, received downgrades from Moody?s.
Turkey Opens First Mideast Military Base in Qatar Citing similar interests, Qatar will now be host to over three thousand Turkish military personnel at the Turkish base in Qatar.
'Assad will be removed', Saudi Arabia's foreign minister tells FRANCE 24 Adel al-Jubeir speaks about Saudi Arabia?s plans to remove Bashar al-Assad from power, either by force or via political means.
United Arab Emirates Military Plane Crashes During Training The pilot-in-training and his instructor both died in the crash.
Almost 50% of UAE workers didn?t get a pay hike in 2015 Of those who received an increase, over fifty percent claimed that their raise tapped in below the country?s rate of inflation.
Dubai Police to charge for services The force will begin charging for services such as vehicle transportation, permits, and a new airport charge to be paid upon departing from the airport.
Saudi officials were 'supporting' 9/11 hijackers, commission member says The case of the twenty eight pages which may tie individuals in the Saudi government to the September 11 attacks continues.
Western firms sell drones, surveillance and riot solutions to Gulf tyrants for 'homeland security' Dubai and Abu Dhabi hosted arms fairs in March, getting a chance to scout out potential new technology for surveillance and patrol within the Emirates.
Kerry in Saudi Arabia for Talks on Syria, Libya, Yemen The secretary of state met with King Salman on the cease-fires and peace talks for both Yemen and Syria.
After 77 deaths, Abu Dhabi Police say no discount for traffic fines The most common causes of traffic incidents in Abu Dhabi in 2016 thus far include swerving, tailgating, and excessive speeding.
Four Indians ?committed suicide? in last 10 days in Oman Although the reasons behind the suicides are unclear, economic burdens may likely play a role.
Friend of 'the Firm': How the King of Bahrain's close relationship with three generations of British royals has spanned decades and endured strain of Arab Spring A slideshow looks at the history of British and Bahraini relations through the years.
Kuwait busts Czech vice den Kuwaiti authorities raided an undercover Czech prostitution ring, arresting the men and women involved.
Kuwait deputy FM says Iran, oil producers must not increase production Kuwait pleads with other countries to freeze production, instead of increasing current output rates.
Comoros ready to take Kuwait's stateless: Minister The network of islands in the Indian Ocean offered a similar deal to the Emirates several years ago.
60 'smart public parks' set for Qatar In the coming years, new parks will feature sustainable desert climate designs and updated services.
Report: Qatar running out of fresh water for drinking and farming Qatar is well on its way to depleting the system of aquifers due to overconsumption and improper maintenance.
Saudi Arabia to privatize 295 hospitals The move aims to address the massive operating costs of public health initiatives within the country.
Saudi Arabia plans Middle East?s ?biggest security center? in Makkah The city plans to get a security overhaul to revamp police operations and streamline emergency processes.
Iran Says It Will Avoid the Hajj This Year, Blaming Saudi Arabia After last year?s stampede killed over four hundred Iranians, increased tensions between the two nations leave Iranians out of this year?s Hajj pilgrimage.
No let up. Saudi Arabia to increase oil production Oil will remain a fundamental part of Saudi Arabia?s Vision 2030.
Reports and Opinions
Oman explores solar-powered oil recovery Oman experiments with a pioneering technology to better harvest crude oil through solar-powered plants.
Story of cities #43: how Dubai's World Trade Centre sold the city to the world A look at the city development of Dubai since the construction of the city?s World Trade Centre.
Dubai: Queen of the desert A travelogue explores the practice of falconry found in Dubai?s deserts.
Humans Arrived in Southern Arabia Earlier Than Thought Tracking DNA lineages, scientists gain new clues into the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula.
Saudi Arabia's McKinsey reshuffle Now that Saudi Arabia?s government fully embraces the country?s new vision, how will citizens take the upcoming transformations?
Crisis in Yemen
Saudi FM: Fighting al-Qaeda now a priority in Yemen Islamic State and al-Qa?ida will now become Saudi Arabia?s main targets in Yemen.
Court Papers Reveal Qaeda Operative?s Work as Trainer and Bomb Expert The testimony of Minh Quang Pham reveals information about the extent to which al-Qa?ida orator and preacher Anwar al-Awlaki was involved in terrorist training activities in Yemen.
They Are Not Here - Executive Summary A Yemeni human rights group documented over fifty-three cases of individuals such as journalists, politicians, and activists held in Houthi custody.
For lasting peace in Yemen, bring women to the table Women need political representation in Yemen, not just for their own sake but also for that of the country, one writer explains.
Forgotten suffering of Baha?i minority in Yemen One writer tells the stories of Yemeni Baha?is she has encountered over the years.
Beware of the failure of Yemen?s central bank The Central Bank of Yemen stands on shaky grounds as the country tries to recover from war.
Yemen conflict: IS suicide attack kills 31 police recruits The attack occurred near the port city of Mukalla, which was as of recently under AQAP control.
Islamist militants exploit chaos as combatants pursue peace in Yemen The possibility of Houthi and Saudi cooperation to fight IS and AQAP may become more than just an idea in the coming months.
Saudi Arabia Vows to Retake Sanaa if Peace Talks Fail One Saudi general explains the two paths to a resolution in Yemen, one with military power and the other through political means.
Saudi Arabia Regrets Civilian Casualties During Operations In Yemen A reporter talks to Saudi Arabia?s coalition military spokesman about the war in Yemen.
Human Rights
Bahrain's hospitals are used as bait Patients seeking out medical treatment in Bahrain experience persecution at hospitals for their political beliefs, leaving few options for proper medical care.
Dubai institute 'to train expats on labour rights' Dubai?s plan for a Workforce Training Institute will begin the second phase of its program to educate construction laborers about contracts, safety, and culture in 2017.
UAE: Free Two Jailed for Criticizing Egypt Human Rights Watch calls upon the release of a journalist and an academic currently jailed in the Emirates over comments made about Egyptian policies.
Bahrain?s 2015: 1765 Arrests , Including 120 Children Documenting the cases of torture, police brutality, and citizenship denials for Bahrainis who speak out against the regime.
Advocacy Group Calls on Oman to Release Detained Journalist Reporters Without Borders asks Oman to release a radio journalist who is currently in the custody of Oman?s Internal Security Service.
This Activist Wrote A Letter From Prison To Protest Her Imprisonment Zeinab al-Khawaja?s letter from a Bahraini prison cell, written last month.
Bahrain human rights reviewer says quotes praising reforms 'wrong' The lawyer who led the inquiry into Bahrain?s human rights violations during the 2011 uprisings says he was recently misquoted by top leaders in Bahrain over praise he did not give.
Thai women in Bahrain sex racket A Thai family works to find information about their daughter, who they believe is stuck in a sex trafficking scheme in Bahrain?s capitol of Manama.
Human rights activists project 'Daesh Bank' onto Saudi Arabia's embassy in Berlin The activists also set up an additional projection to raise awareness about blogger and political prisoner Raif Badawi.