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Gulf in JusticeAuthor: Detained in Dubai
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Trapped by Saudi Arabia: Ahmed Majeed's 40 Year Fight for Justice
Episode 2
Monday, 27 July, 2026
For more than 40 years, Ahmed Abdul Majeed helped build a successful travel company in Saudi Arabia, working seven days a week and serving elite clients. Instead of retiring with dignity, he says he became trapped in a system that confiscated his passport, forced him to work without pay, and left him fighting for compensation after decades of service.Now living in Chicago, Ahmed shares his extraordinary story with Radha Stirling. They discuss Saudi Arabia's kafala system, forced labour allegations, passport confiscation, why he believes he was denied justice, and his determination to hold the Saudi government accountable.After dedicating four decades to building a business in Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Abdul Majeed says he lost everything. In this exclusive interview with Radha Stirling, he recounts allegations of forced labour, withheld wages, passport seizure, and years spent seeking justice from Saudi authorities.His story raises broader questions about migrant worker protections, the legacy of the kafala system, and whether meaningful accountability is possible.Featured in the Chicago Sun Times, Ahmed explains why, despite years of setbacks, he refuses to give up.
