‘Not Even One Muslim in Organisation’: Indian Businessman Faces Racial Attack at Riyadh Exhibition Over Religion (Watch Video)
A video from a business exhibition in Riyadh has sparked online outrage after an Indian exhibitor was mocked over religion. Shared by analyst Amjad Taha, the clip drew sharp criticism, with him saying “Indian is not an insult” and calling the behaviour “shameful” and “unacceptable.”
Chennai, February 5: A video from a business exhibition in Riyadh has sparked widespread outrage on social media after showing an Indian exhibitor being verbally targeted over religion. The undated clip, which LatestLY has not independently verified, shows a Saudi individual confronting staff at an Indian company’s stall and mocking the firm’s religious identity by remarking that it has “not even one Muslim” employee.
The footage gained traction online after it was shared on X by UAE-based political analyst Amjad Taha, who condemned the incident as “blatant racism.” In a strong rebuttal, Taha wrote, “Indian is not an insult,” while defending India’s civilisational heritage and diversity. He further stated, “Business is not a mosque roll call, and faith policing has no place in modern society,” calling the behaviour “shameful” and “absolutely unacceptable.” ‘Fellow Indians Made Me Feel Like I Don’t Belong Here’: Meghalaya Woman Faces Racism Twice in One Day in Delhi, Shares Painful Experience in Emotional Video.
Riyadh Business Expo Video Triggers Outrage Over Religion-Shaming of Indian Exhibitor
The clip triggered sharp reactions from users across platforms, with many slamming the act as discriminatory and inappropriate at an international trade event. Several users pointed out that businesses should be judged on “products, innovation and professionalism,” not on the religious identity of their employees. Others questioned how such remarks were allowed to go unchecked at a global exhibition. Ireland Racism Horror: 6-Year-Old Indian-Origin Girl Attacked in Waterford, Hit in Private Parts and Punched in Face.
The identities of the individuals involved and the organisers of the exhibition have not been publicly confirmed so far. It also remains unclear whether any formal complaint has been filed or if authorities have responded to the incident.
The controversy has reignited debate on religious tolerance, workplace discrimination and the need for stricter codes of conduct at international business forums.
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