[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
Saudi Arabia jails and flogs workers for unpaid wage protests Construction workers at the Saudi BinLadin Group and Saudi Oger, owned by Lebanese prime minister Hariri, were left waiting for pay.
IS-linked 'explosives experts' shot dead in Riyadh dawn raid Saudi media reported that Sayari and Assaaedi attempted to take a hostage before they were killed.
Is Emirates Airline Running Out of Sky?“The slump has industry analysts wondering how Emirates will fill the staggering number of planes it has on order.”
Saudi prince readies strategy if clerics oppose reforms: report Muhammad bin Salman’s “vision” could lead to a backlash from religious conservatives opposed to his plans.
Chancellor Philip Hammond under fire from Amnesty International over human rights during Gulf visit Amnesty International said Hammond should be pressuring leaders into bringing an end to the conflict in Yemen and reconsidering UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Alleged Target of Drone Strike That Killed American Teenager Is Alive, According to State Department“The Obama administration has never explained why Awlaki was killed.”
Four Yemeni inmates released from Guantanamo land in Riyadh The former Guantanamo detainees will be put under counselling and rehabilitation programs at Prince Muhammad Center.
Yemen To Export First Crude Since August Yemen has an estimated reserve of three billion barrels of crude oil, but will remain a relatively small producer.
Bahrain Restores Law Enforcement Powers to NSA, Reversing BICI Recommendation“The move reverses one of the few post-Arab Spring reforms outlined in the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry.”
Regime embassy in Yemen increases Syrians suffering“Several Yemeni universities and schools facilitate procedures for Syrian students in terms of registration, treatment, and the university fees.”
Minister of Interior Says Airplane Helped Prisoners Escape from Jaw Prison Bahrain's Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa stated that a remote control airplane helped ten prisoners escape.
Reports and Opinions
Saudi Arabia’s dream of becoming the dominant Arab and Muslim power in the world has gone down in flames Mohammed bin Salman is under increased pressure from inside and outside Saudi Arabia for impulsive decisions.
Oman to jail litter bugs Oman seeks to implement punitive measures in order to maintain its reputation as a place of natural beauty.
Great cat of Yemen on the verge of extinction“Only a few of the great cats survive, and their existence is threatened with human settlement and the depletion of their natural prey.”
Donald Trump Could Pull The U.S. From A Middle East War On Day 1“The move would likely thrill critics of the war and could earn Trump goodwill in some surprising quarters.”
Saudi Arabian women release video mocking kingdom's driving laws“‘Hwages’”—which roughly translates as “concerns”—is based on an older folk song, which features lyrics such as ‘may all men sink into oblivion.’”
How ISIS Could End Up Leading to Saudi Arabia's Demise A speech by an ex-MI6 boss hints at a plan going back over a decade.
Saudi online storm over reality TV 'porn' Bedaya TV came under attack for featuring a program that appeared to show men dancing.
Saudi body rules on insider trading in Mobily shares A special committee has found a number of individuals guilty of providing insider information and shares.
Walls of the GCC Rana Jarbou has been documenting the emergence of street art and the counter narratives they represent.
Aids patients living in the dark in Oman The government aims to reduce stigma so patients can get treatment.
UAE orders removal of 'Persian Gulf' from school book: report“The UAE education ministry stepped in after complaints that the book was using that name instead of ‘Arabian Gulf.’”
MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt corrects, Saudi extends losses and UAE outperforms“Riyadh's index lost a further 0.8 percent, taking its losses since the start of the year to 1.8 percent.”
Crisis in Yemen
The Unending War on Yemen with Sheila Carapico - A STATUS/الوضع Interview“In this interview, Sheila Carapico discusses the yearlong Saudi Arabia-led and US-backed military attacks on Yemen.”
Yemen: Bombing, air strike kill nine civilians“An air strike by the Saudi-led coalition hit on Sunday a house in the province of Marib, east of the capital Sanaa, killing five members of the same family, military officials told AFP.”
Three Yemeni soldiers killed in offensive against al Qaeda: sources Al-Qa‘ida militants in southern Yemen killed at least three Yemeni soldiers and injured ten others in an ambush east of the coastal city of Shuqra.
At a glance: Yemen“UNICEF speaks to one child for whom education is not just a means to his dream job, but a way to prevent violence in the future.”
MSF to continue providing healthcare for Yemen “We remember our colleagues who have been passed away in a war in Yemen, including Sa'ada, Hajjah, Taiz and Aden as well as the war victims.”
Yemen's orphans face 'catastrophe' as fighting rages“Yemeni orphans may be forced on to the streets owing to a lack of government funding.”
Starving Yemenis resort to eating rubbish Before the war on Yemen the country was already impoverished and importing ninety percent of its food products.
Dozens killed in Yemen battle for strategic strait“Clashes also killed 13 loyalists forces, including an army general, Brigadier-General Abdul Aziz al-Majidi, a loyalist commander, told AFP.”
Conflict in Yemen Takes Heavy Toll on Country's Children“According to UNICEF, at least one child dies every 10 minutes in Yemen because of preventable diseases.”
Yemeni charity worker murdered, sparking fears of targeted campaign against women“The area where she was murdered is controlled by the Popular Resistance, leading to further claims Asbahi was killed not for her work, but for her family's links to the Houthis.”
Yemen conflict: The front line battle for capital Sanaa“The BBC's Nawal Al-Maghafi has been granted access to the front line of the Yemen army's battle for the capital Sanaa, which has been controlled by Houthi rebel fighters.”
Yemeni woman who campaigned for female literacy shot dead“Amat al-Aleem al-Asbahi assassinated in drive-by shooting in Taiz amid worries aid community is being targeted by extremists.”
Theresa May Should Come Clean on UK Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia“Unexploded remnants of cluster munitions have proved deadly for Yemenis, killing or injuring at least 85 civilians, including children.”
Yemen: a place of hunger and misery Neither the cabinet of president Hadi nor Ansar Allah and their power-sharing government have been able to pay the overdue monthly salaries.
Human Rights
Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr and the Struggle for Social Justice“I am 55 years old, more than half a century. From the day I was born and to this day, I’ve never felt safe or secure in this country.”
Big news in Oman: Sultan accepts honour from a man in Croydon The Human Rights award came at the end of a year which had seen an Omani newspaper shutdown and three of its journalists jailed for publishing articles exposing corruption in Oman.
Authorities Release Faisal Hayyat after Serving Three-Month Jail Term over Tweet Hayyat was arrested over a tweet he published about ’Ashura.
Al-Muhafda: Activist Nabeel Rajab Denies Circulations Attributed to him on Social Media about Jaw Incident The statement attributed to Rajab is "unfounded" and the alleged tweets are not found on Rajab's official account.
US Journalists Arrested on February 14 Anniversary, Charged with “Illegal Assembly”“The ministry claimed the journalists in custody were ‘suspected of offences including entering Bahrain illegally.’”