Head of Investigative Department

Rima Abu Zaalan

She coordinates investigative projects at Arctida with a focus on extractive industries. Her expertise covers corruption in the fossil fuel sector, supply chains, and sanctions evasion.

Investigations

Analytical materials

Investigations

09/17/2026

Investigation

Oil for the Inner Circle

09/17/2026

Governance and influence

Investigation

Oil for the Inner Circle

With Systema

Who profits from Vostok Oil — Rosneft’s largest project in the Arctic

07/08/2026

Investigation

Dependent Representation

07/08/2026

Rights of indigenous p...

Investigation

Dependent Representation

With The Insider

Who speaks on behalf of Russia's Indigenous peoples at international forums

03/31/2026

Investigation

Dust And Noise

03/31/2026

Governance and influence

Investigation

Dust And Noise

How does Elga coal threaten the environment?

Analytical materials

06/26/2025

Analytical Material

An Oil Sector Bureaucrat

06/26/2025

Rights of indigenous p...

Analytical Material

An Oil Sector Bureaucrat

A senator from Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO) covering oil companies now heads RAIPON, the organization meant to protect the rights of Russia’s indigenous peoples.