Malcolm Bidali Archives

6 min

Qatar goes up in global press freedom index, but serious concerns remain

Despite the rise in this year’s index, advocates argue Qatar still has a long way to go in improving press freedom, especially after reports of some journalists being detained and…

4 min

Opinion

A little empathy, please

For too long, we’ve been hearing stories of migrant workers toiling for long hours in unfavourable conditions. Stories of security guards made to stand for long hours performing their duties…

4 min

Will the new elected Shura Council be kinder to migrant workers?

In theory, and despite voting being understandably limited to Qatari citizens, the Shura Council is supposed to serve the general public. But it remains to be seen if it will…

4 min

News

Migrant rights activist Malcom Bidali reveals details of Qatar arrest

The activist was ordered to pay a fine of QAR 25,000 before leaving Qatar in August months after being detained, his fine . Migrant rights activist Malcolm Bidali, who frequently…

4 min

News

Workers’ rights activist Malcolm Bidali leaves Qatar following payment of ‘hefty fine’

Security guard and labour rights activist Malcolm Bidali had faced charges of “working for a foreign agent”. A source told Doha News that after weeks in detention amid an ongoing…

Malcolm Bidali

Qatar goes up in global press freedom index, but serious concerns remain

A little empathy, please

Will the new elected Shura Council be kinder to migrant workers?

Migrant rights activist Malcom Bidali reveals details of Qatar arrest

Workers’ rights activist Malcolm Bidali leaves Qatar following payment of ‘hefty fine’

ADVERTISE WITH US!

Got something to share?