[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 says detained ‘spy ring’ linked to Iran A news report on the arrest of eighteen people allegedly linked to Iran earlier this month in Saudi Arabia, on Al Jazeera English.
Qatar Foreign Minister criticises Egyptian media Nouran El-Behairy reports on Hamad bin Jassem Al-Thani’s accusation of the Egyptian media of setting the public against his country, on Daily News Egypt.
Yemenis demand release of Guantanamo inmates A news report on a protest staged by activists and relatives of ninety Yemeni detainees in front of the US embassy in Sanaa demanding the release of Yemeni prisoners after more than ten years of imprisonment, on Al Jazeera English.
Opinions and reports
Saudi Shiite cleric tried for ‘instigating unrest’ A news report on the appearance of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr before a Saudi court to face charges of “instigating unrest” and “seeking foreign help,” in The National.
Saudi Prosecutor Asks for Crucifixion of Jailed Shia Cleric A news report on the Saudi prosecutor’s request to apply the punishment of heraba against Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, on Riyadh Bureau.
Saudi: Sheikh Nimr’s Crucified Fate A news report based on a conversation with Mohamed al-Nimr about his brother’s fate, on Al-Akhbar English.
Saudi Arabia carries out 29th execution this year A news report on the number of executions in the kingdom this year, on Al-Akhbar English.
Saudi authorities prevent human rights defender from traveling A GCHR report on Saudi border officer preventing Sadek Ramadan and his family from driving to Qatar for holiday.
Al Islah Activist not amongst the “UAE94” Al Karama reports that the fate of al Islah movement political activist Saud Kulaib Al Tenaiji remains unknown.
16 Bahraini protesters punished to 15 years in prison Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights reports on the Bahraini Criminal Court’s sentence.
Qatar human rights defenders held incommunicado A Gulf Center for Human Rights expresses concern over the safety of Mohammed Issa Al-Baker and Mansoor Al-Matroushi, held incommunicado since 22 March 2013.
Repression in Bahrain
US-ally Bahrain blocks medical ethics conference Dan Murphy reports on the decision of the Bahraini government to cancel a conference on medical ethics, organized by Doctors Without Borders, in The Christian Science Monitor.
Bahrain sickle cell death rise causes concern Bill Law reports on the increase in a genetic red blood cell disease due to the use of teargas used during protests, on BBC.
Bahrain International Symposium: March 31-April 1 2013 The website of the symposium organized by Bahrain and attended by neo-conservative American politicians, which aims to address institutional development and political reform in the country.
US rightwingers join Bahrain propaganda offensive Brian Whitaker reports on the Bahrain International Symposium and the key speakers on al-Bab.
Bahrain protesters clash with police: reports A news report on fresh protests in Bahrain, on Daily News Egypt.
Crisis in Yemen
Yemen women continue tough fight for rights A news report on Yemeni women’s struggle for their rights and the role of the Nobel winner, Tawakul Karman, in inspiring women, on Al Jazeera English.
Markets and Business
Big fat weddings weigh down Qatari grooms A news report on extravagant wedding ceremonies in the gulf state, which are preventing many young men from getting married, on Al Jazeera English.
Qantas-Emirates deal gets final backing from Australia A news report on the partnership between the two airlines, on BBC.
Qatari investment fund pays £400m for Park Lane hotel Simon Goodley reports on the purchase of the InterContinental London Park Lane by the Gulf state, in The Guardian.
Migrant workers
GCC plans unified recruitment system for housekeepers Khadija Habib reports on the decision of the Gulf Cooperation Council to adopt a unified system with regard to domestic workers’ recruitment and work, on Arab News.
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