Conference Live Stream
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Conference Name |
Quest for Democracy in Saudi Arabia Conference |
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Organization Name |
Arab Rights & Research Center (ARRC) |
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Location |
Washington DC area Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center |
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Date |
May 2nd, 2024 |
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Time |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Point of Contact |
Email Address: contact@arabrrc.org Phone Number: +1 (571) 237-1627 |
Project Summary
Quest for Democracy in Saudi Arabia Conference will be held on May 2nd, 2024 in Washington D.C. The conference is revolves around the principles of the “People’s Vision for Reform”, an initiative led by Saudi activists, academics and intellectuals. This vision is founded on several demands for reform previously articulated by Saudi civil society leaders who have faced repression, imprisonment and prosecution by authorities because of their human rights and social justice activism. By bringing gathering leading experts, scholars, and activists from diverse sociopolitical backgrounds, the conference aim to provide a platform for exploring the idea of reform within authoritarian regimes. It also seeks to facilitate the exchange of ideas and strategies that will ultimately lead to tangible next steps in the Quest for Democracy in Saudi Arabia.
Goals
- Building a coalition for reforms and peace in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world.
- Shedding light on the humanitarian crisis surrounding the political imprisonment of numerous intellectuals and activists.
- Taking an in-depth look into the academic and scholarly writings of reforms in Saudi Arabia.
Approach
The conference will be divided into four discussion panels, or tracks, focusing on:
- A General Perception of Democracy in Saudi Arabia.
- International Political Relations and their Impact on Local Democracy.
- Economic and Political Reforms.
- Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
Additionally, the conference will feature keynote speakers who actively work, write and advocate for democratic reform in other countries in the (Arab) world.
The conference program
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Welcome Lina Alhathloul & Abdullah Aljuraiwi |
9:00AM |
5 Minutes |
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Opening Remarks Omar Alzaharani |
9:06AM |
10 Minutes |
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Remarks from the U.S. Congress and the U.K parliament
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9:16AM |
20 Minutes |
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First Panel A General Perception of Democracy in Saudi Arabia |
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Moderator: Ahmed Hakami |
9:40AM |
5 Minutes |
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History of Politics, Religion and Diplomacy in Saudi Arabia, Nabeel Khoury |
9:45AM |
15 Minutes |
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Transnational Activism vs. Transnational Repression: The Globalized Struggle for Democracy in Saudi Arabia, Dana Moss |
10:00AM |
15 Minutes |
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Constitutional History in Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alaoudh |
10:15AM |
15 Minutes |
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Q&A |
10:30AM |
15 Minutes |
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Keynote Speaker Dr. Moncef Marzouki |
10:50AM |
15 Minutes |
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Coffee Break |
11:15AM |
10 Minutes |
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Second Panel International Political Relations and Their Impact on Local Democracy |
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Moderator: Fahmi Shihabi |
11:25AM |
5 Minutes |
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Saudi Interests and Western Regimes, Nader Hashemi |
11:30AM |
15 Minutes |
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Future of US-Saudi Relationship Between Arm Sales and Democratic Values, Tess McEnery |
11:45AM |
15 Minutes |
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American Interests and Mohammed bin Salman, David B. Ottaway |
12:00PM |
15 Minutes |
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The Abrahamic Agreement and Enabling of Authoritarianism, Jon Hoffman |
12:15PM |
15 Minutes |
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Q&A |
12:30PM |
15 Minutes |
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Lunch Break |
12:45PM |
30Minutes |
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Third Panel Economic, Social, and Political Reforms in Saudi Arabia |
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Moderator: Lina Alhathloul |
1:15PM |
5 Minutes |
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Women’s Inequality in Saudi Arabia, Maryam Aldossary |
1:20PM |
15 Minutes |
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The Saudi National Movement and The Religious Institution, who will prevail?, Kristin Diwan |
1:35PM |
15 Minutes |
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Towards a Reading into Saudi Carceral Theologies, Walaa Quisay |
1:45PM |
15 Minutes |
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Q&A |
2:00PM |
15 Minutes |
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Keynote Speaker Leah Remini, American actress and activist |
2:15PM |
10 Minutes |
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Forth Panel Human Rights in Saudi Arabia |
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Moderator: Omaima Alnajjar |
2:25 PM |
5 Minutes |
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Saudi Public Investment Fund and Sports Washing, Joey Shea |
2:30 PM |
15 Minutes |
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Saudi Terrorism Courts and Human Rights Suppression, Floor Beuming |
2:45 PM |
15 Minutes |
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Advancements and Challenges in Human Rights Work in Saudi Arabia, Yahya Asiri |
3:00PM |
15 Minutes |
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Gender Discriminatory Laws in Passing Citizenship and its effects on Children and Families, Amina Ahmed |
3:15PM |
15 Minutes |
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Q&A |
3:30 PM |
15 Minutes |
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Closing Remarks Dr. Abdullah Alaoudh |
3:45 PM |
15 Minutes |