Sultan Al-Sa’adi is an Omani human rights defender and blogger known for his advocacy for political reform, labor rights, and civil liberties. He became active during the 2011 protests in Sohar, which demanded more work opportunities and political reforms, and has consistently used his platform to promote human rights and document abuses in Oman. Al-Sa’adi has been repeatedly targeted by Omani security forces due to his peaceful activism. He was first arrested in 2011 following the Sohar demonstrations and again on 12 June 2012 at his workplace in the oil sector, later being tried and convicted on charges of “insulting the Sultan.” He was released on bail on 26 August 2012, and subsequently pardoned by Sultan Qaboos on 21 March 2013 alongside other detainees accused of “illegal gathering” and “insulting the Sultan.” Despite the 2013 pardon, Al-Sa’adi was arbitrarily arrested on 29 July 2013 by Omani intelligence agents while at a petrol station with his family. The arrest was carried out without a warrant or explanation, reflecting the continued pattern of harassment against him and other human rights defenders in Oman.