In July 2017, al-Saleh released posted regular videos on social media platforms such as Snapchat and YouTube arguing against the "Blockade coalition" (UAE, Saudi, Bahrain) stance and actions against Qatar, arguing that they only resulted in increasing in isolating those countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council and increasing its problems. This produced strong reactions, with UAE and Saudi lawyers making official complaints to Kuwaiti courts alleging incitement to hatred and al-Saleh was ultimately sentenced in absentia.[1]