What countries in the middle east are non-democratic?

- Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Al Saud family. The government is highly centralised, with the king holding absolute power. There are no political parties or elections, and freedom of speech and assembly is severely restricted.

- Oman: Oman is a hereditary monarchy ruled by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. The government is highly centralised, with the sultan holding absolute power. There are no political parties or elections, and freedom of speech and assembly is restricted.

- Qatar: Qatar is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Al Thani family. The government is highly centralised, with the emir holding absolute power. There are no political parties or elections, and freedom of speech and assembly is restricted.

- Bahrain: Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy ruled by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. However, the government is highly authoritarian, with the king holding most of the power. There are limited political freedoms, but the government has been accused of human rights abuses.

- United Arab Emirates (UAE): The UAE is a federation of seven emirates, each ruled by a hereditary emir. The government is highly centralised, with the president and prime minister holding most of the power. There are no political parties or elections, and freedom of speech and assembly is restricted.