Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

labour.

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WorldSep 17
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "The Majority That Cannot Vote: The Gulf's Expat Question", covering construction, passport, expats, demographics on Souk Weekly.

The Majority That Cannot Vote: The Gulf's Expat Question

In several Gulf states, foreign workers outnumber citizens, creating a society and an economy built on a population with no path to belonging.

By Sara Qureshi

BusinessNov 13
AI-generated 16:9 cover image for "Working in Saudi Arabia as an Expat: A No-Nonsense Primer", covering office, skyline, expat, employment on Souk Weekly.

Working in Saudi Arabia as an Expat: A No-Nonsense Primer

Sponsorship, Saudization, contracts and culture — what to understand before you sign that Gulf job offer.

By Marcus Okafor