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Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode. US President Donald Trump is still in the region and is visiting the United Arab Emirates today. After landmark deals in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, we discuss what may come out of the UAE trip — and the entire trip’s resonance for Israel, including Trump’s new relationship with Syria. We begin by discussing a half-hour meetup in Riyadh with Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Trump announced the US was lifting sanctions on the country the previous day and urged Syria to join the Abraham Accords normalizing relations with Israel. It was the first encounter between leaders of the countries in 25 years. We hear how Israel views this budding relationship. In Qatar, Trump signed an agreement with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani that will “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion,” the White House said. The announcement came as negotiations kicked off in Doha over a potential hostage-ceasefire deal with the Hamas terror group. Horovitz describes how Israel was not apart of the Trump visit, yet Israeli representatives are currently in the country in a renewed US push to negotiate an end to the war. To end the program, we speak about Israel’s approaching participation in tonight’s Eurovision semifinal. Horovitz describes the antipathy already experienced by Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 contestant, who survived the Nova festival massacre on October 7, 2023. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Woman en route to hospital to give birth killed in West Bank terror shooting Hailing Syria, arming Saudis, dealing with Iran and Houthis, Trump relegates Israeli concerns Trump puts an American First, and Israel rejoices Trump urges Syria’s Sharaa to join Abraham Accords, praises him as ‘attractive, tough guy’ Hostage talks kick off in Doha, but PM’s insistence on not ending war curbs optimism Trump, in Qatar, announces ‘record’ deals with Gulf State for US planes, drone tech Trump says Israel is not sidelined by his Gulf trip: ‘This is very good for Israel’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before posing for a family picture with Gulf leaders during a gathering of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh on May 14, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group, and Lauren Anderson, head of Government Relations for EMEA, discuss the global geopolitical backdrop following a record elections year. They then dive into Europe, given the sharp outperformance of European equities year to date, addressing the extent to which geopolitical, fiscal, defense and growth developments could mark a structural shift for the region. In addition, they address challenges including tariffs, as well as the medium-term outlook for countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This episode was recorded on March 6, 2025. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan”), they are not the product of J.P. Morgan's Research Department and do not constitute a recommendation, advice, or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. This podcast is intended for institutional and professional investors only and is not intended for retail investor use, it is provided for information purposes only. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit: www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. For the avoidance of doubt, opinions expressed by any external speakers are the personal views of those speakers and do not represent the views of J.P. Morgan. © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.
An interesting time to explore other shores We recently hosted a two-day Global Investor Summit in Dubai. Panels as well as formal and informal discussions touched on everything from the investment merits of Dubai and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to US policy to evolving views on non-US markets. Michael Hartnett discusses his latest views on international markets and how investors are reacting to uninspired price action from US stocks. With so many investors coming in to 2025 with a US exceptionalism portfolio, US policy risk has them reassessing regional positioning. But risks for non-US markets aren't absent either and Michael discusses his preference for international even amidst tariff risks. You may also enjoy listening to the Merrill Perspectives podcast, featuring conversations on the big stories, news and trends affecting your everyday financial life. "Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2025 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.
Professor (International Security) at the Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo in Japan, Dr Yee-Kuang Heng, outlined Tokyo's strategic priorities in the Middle East for 2025, highlighting the country's growing ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on trade and economic partnerships. He also highlighted Japan's humanitarian efforts in Gaza and its ongoing commitment to the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Dr Heng discussed Japan's role in ensuring the smooth handover of the Expo from Osaka to Riyadh, as well as its efforts to secure stable trade and energy supply chains. Finally, he noted Japan's interest in encouraging restraint in regional conflicts, especially between Israel and Iran.
This episode unpacks several critical issues shaping the future of Syria and its broader regional impact. Gaddam Dharmendra provides a historical context to Syria's crisis, beginning with the Arab Spring, the civil war, and the consolidation of Bashar al-Assad's regime with the support of Iran and Russia. He sheds light on the structural weaknesses in Syria's economy and governance that led to its fragmentation and the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a significant player in the ongoing political transition.The conversation also delves into the role of international actors in shaping Syria's future:Regional Players: The ambitions of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Iran, Turkey, and Israel as they position themselves in a post-Assad Syria.Global Powers: The recalibration of policies by Russia, China, the European Union, and the United States amid Syria's evolving dynamics.Dharmendra examines the cautious optimism surrounding Syria's future, particularly in relation to reconstruction efforts, refugee repatriation, and governance under the HTS. He also highlights India's interests in ensuring regional stability, given its strategic partnerships with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Iran, and Israel, alongside its vast diaspora and economic engagements in West Asia. Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.
GCC Digital Government: AI and Citizen Services Report by BCG - https://shorturl.at/6DYxU Welcome to another episode of the Blockchain DXB series, where we explore transformative trends in blockchain, AI, and digital governance. This episode is 100% AI-generated using Notebook LM by Google, highlighting the capabilities of cutting-edge technology in content creation. GCC's Leadership in Digital Governance Discover why the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is setting global benchmarks for digital government services. Explore their 81% citizen satisfaction rate, far exceeding the global average of 65%. AI and the Future of Citizen Services Learn how AI-powered personalization, hyper-recommendations, and 24/7 intelligent chatbots are revolutionizing government services in the GCC. Discuss potential applications like AI nudges for deadlines and unified digital IDs for seamless service access. Key Challenges with AI Integration Understand concerns like algorithmic bias, AI hallucinations, and transparency in AI-driven decisions. Examine the importance of trust, as GCC citizens show a remarkable 71% net trust in government AI initiatives. Ethical and Inclusive AI Deployment Delve into GCC's strategies for addressing challenges through regulations, transparency, and citizen engagement. Learn how GCC's proactive communication fosters trust and facilitates a positive feedback loop in AI adoption. Global Takeaways from the GCC Model Discover how other nations can adapt the GCC's principles of communication, regulation, and citizen participation to build equitable AI systems. Explore the role of AI in fostering transparency, efficiency, and better policymaking globally. How is AI enhancing trust and personalization in government services? What are the critical safeguards needed to ensure ethical AI usage in governance? How can AI transform interagency collaboration and citizen-government relationships? The GCC exemplifies how digital infrastructure, proactive communication, and high citizen trust can enable ethical and effective AI integration. As a leader in AI-powered governance, it provides a roadmap for nations aspiring to embrace AI responsibly. Stay tuned for more episodes in the Blockchain DXB series, and let us know your thoughts about the AI revolution in governance! Follow Blockchain DXB Website: https://blockchaindxb.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ra-george-19b102104/ This episode was fully created using Notebook LM by Google, demonstrating the power of AI in reimagining content production. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/BlockchainDXB ⚡ Buy me Coffee ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/info36/w/6987 ⚡ Advanced Media https://www.amt.tv/ ⚡Spartan Race Trifecta in Dubai https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/8646/overview For 20% Discount use code: George20 ⚡ The Race Space Podcast
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Today marks the first-ever summit between the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, part of the EU's new strategy to strengthen ties with Gulf countries, focusing on climate and trade relations.Radio Schuman brings you a part of our colleague Shona Murray's interview with Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.There's also a brief comment by European Commission spokesperson for foreign affairs Peter Stano on how the EU will approach its partners in the Gulf, particularly on what divides them — such as the geopolitical approach towards Russia and its invasion in Ukraine.We also discuss a report by the European Social Insurance Platform highlighting a steady increase in pharmaceutical spending in Europe. Spoiler alert: it's not a good thing for taxpayers.And on the last part of the show, Radio Schuman explores the best places to go skiing this winter, after many resorts shuttered last season due to snowless slopes.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron and music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of "Picking Up Where We Left Off," Michael Carroll, Executive Director of the Hollings Center for International Dialogue, dives into the economic diversification efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The GCC, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, has long been synonymous with vast oil wealth. However, with the global energy landscape shifting, these nations are increasingly focused on reducing their reliance on oil and diversifying their economies. The episode features insights from Camille Lons, Deputy Director at the Paris Office of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Samer Kherfi, Associate Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah. The discussion explores the strategic motivations behind the GCC's diversification plans, the challenges they face, and the sectors targeted for growth, such as innovation, technology, and the knowledge-based economy. Key points include the ongoing competition between GCC states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as they strive to attract similar economic sectors and investments. Despite significant progress, the episode highlights the long road ahead in achieving these ambitious goals, emphasizing the need for structural changes and cultural shifts within these nations. The episode concludes on a note of cautious optimism, recognizing the substantial changes already underway while acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead.
Imagine a skyline dotted with high-rises, each a testament to architectural ambition and economic growth. What happens when these towering structures, built around the same time, begin to show their age? In this episode of the WSP Anticipate Podcast, Susanna Noureddine, Head of Facades interviews Andy Dean, Senior Technical Director - Asset Transformation at WSP in the Middle East to explore how facades age, and the potential risks of neglect. More importantly, the discussion highlights the strategic planning and preparation needed to address the current situation of buildings in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Unable to listen to the full episode? Fast-forward to the key discussion points via the players above or read the key takeaways: Discussion Points00:00 Introduction and Overview06:13 The Aging Process of Facades09:55 The Problems of Neglecting Facade Maintenance25:04 The Urgency to Start Planning and Assessing32:13 The Role of Designers and System Suppliers38:24 The Need to Start Addressing the Challenges NowWant to hear more insights from leading industry experts? Subscribe to our podcast via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud to stay up to date.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) brings together six Arab countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates When one reads about the GCC countries, there's nothing but the impression of prosperity: high investments, determination, and enthusiasm in tech-supported healthcare. The spending on healthcare by the GCC governments is on an astronomical rise. From a regionwide US$2.4 billion in 2016, it rose to more than US$30 billion in 2021 and is projected to surpass US$104 billion this year, according to a report from the UAE Ministry of Economy. In this episode, Pilar Fernandez Hermida International Go-to-Market expert with 20+ years of experience launching sales & partner ecosystem strategies, talks about the potential of the Middle East and MENA region for healthtech companies, the culture in the Middle East, how to interpret different style of communication here, what are the common entrepreneurial misconceptions, and where to find opportunities. Pilar says that the entrepreneurial spirit here is 10-times as strong as in the US, and that biotech and drug development are the next thing to watch for in the region. www.facesofdigitalhealth.com Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ Show notes: [00:02:00] Pilar Fernandez Hermida, an expert in healthcare market strategies, shares insights from Abu Dhabi. [00:04:00] Analysis of the healthcare infrastructure development in GCC post-pandemic. [00:08:00] The role of expats in the Middle East's healthcare transformation. [00:10:00] Public-private partnerships as key opportunities. [00:12:00] Cultural considerations for startups in the GCC. [00:14:00] Misconceptions about the Middle Eastern healthcare market. [00:18:00] Building long-term relationships in business. [00:20:00] Navigating diverse cultural communication in healthcare. [00:24:00] Comparing the entrepreneurial spirit in the Middle East with the U.S. and Europe. [00:28:00] Strategic advice for healthcare entrepreneurs targeting the GCC. [00:30:00] Importance of understanding regulations and digital maturity in MENA. [00:32:00] Future potential in biotech and digital health in the GCC. [00:36:00] The convergence of digital health and biotech.
The post-Arab Spring collapse of decades-old regimes inaugurated a decade of re-shaping for the geopolitical order in the Middle East and North Africa region. A multipolar disorder ensued, solidified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Amid general bewilderment, the small monarchies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) spent the decade between 2011 and 2022 trying to re-shape regional equilibria as protagonists. Cinzia Bianco's book applies an original theoretical framework to unpack the threat perceptions and strategic calculus driving the behaviour of these new impactful regional players. Six chapters look at the GCC monarchies individually. Bianco challenges commonly-held narratives, and goes beyond attention-grabbing headlines, thus provides reading keys to the past, present, and future of policy-making in the Gulf monarchies, which are middle powers destined to play an oversized role in the new multipolar world. Against that backdrop, the book talk will allow us to reflect on the major evolutions of Gulf states in the past decade, and venture on their future trajectories.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Cinzia Bianco of the University of Exeter joins Marc Lynch to discuss her new book, The Gulf Monarchies After the Arab Spring: Threats and Security. This book applies an original theoretical framework to unpack the threat perceptions and strategic calculus driving the behavior of new impactful regional players in the Middle East and North Africa. Bianco looks at how the small monarchies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) spent the decade between 2011 and 2022 trying to re-shape regional equilibria as protagonists to provide reading keys to the past, present, and future of policy-making in the Gulf monarchies, middle powers destined to play an oversized role in the new multipolar world. (Starts at 0:10).
Ever wonder if technology and green dreams can go hand-in-hand? This episode unravels the knot of sustainability and technological innovation in the Arab region. In this episode, we explore with Prof. Odeh: The intricate relationship between innovation and its impact on social welfare. Does innovation consistently serve the greater good, or does it occasionally pose unforeseen challenges? The promising homegrown innovations that tackle regional challenges, from water scarcity to energy woes, and how tech is already transforming deserts into blooming ecosystems. The readiness of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to leverage the potential of technology for a sustainable and promising tomorrow. Prof. Odeh Al-Jayyousi is a professor of innovation policy at Arabian Gulf University. His passion spills beyond the classroom, reflected in his insightful books on sustainable development, innovation, and renewable energy, his strategic guidance as an international consultant on education, sustainability, and innovation, and his leadership roles at esteemed institutions like the Royal Scientific Society, Jordan and IUCN, West Asia Region. Armed with a PhD in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Al-Jayyousi's expertise ensures his insights are not only grounded in academia, but also ready to tackle real-world challenges. He's a visionary, a builder, and a thought leader paving the way for a greener tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I spoke with Artem Adrianov, researcher on Arab affairs, consultant to business on the region, as well as expert at the Institute for International Studies at MGIMO University and project manager at the Primakov Center for International Cooperation. Artem was the host of the hit Russian-language podcast “The Oriental Express” for the Primakov Center, is the author of the telegram channel “All is well in Dubai”, has authored articles for Forbes, Vedomosti and other top media outlets. He is also regularly featured in both Russian and international media.Artem and I focused on the rising power of Gulf countries in Africa, what they are doing right and wrong, how their strategies enhance African development needs and why they are able to position themselves as key mediators for conflicts on the continent. Timecodes:4:09 Why the Gulf countries are interested in Africa today, their strategic goals10:38 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries' best practices in the region 18:12 The geographic and influence breakdown amongst GCC countries in Africa. 21:21 The “friendly regime” dilemma in providing support to African countries 24:52 How big is the African security issue for Gulf states?26:55 Qatar's credibility as a mediator in conflict in Africa and beyond 29:56 Artem's vision for how Africa-Gulf relations will evolve over the short to medium term future
Welcome to the Property Bulletin for November 29th, 2023. In this episode, we delve into the key highlights from the recent Autumn Statement, explore the golden opportunities for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investors in London's real estate, and examine the evolving landscape of impact investing. If you have a property question, we would love to hear from you email us at ask@londonproperty.co.uk or book a free 15 minute call by texting 07860 343434.https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/london-property-news-bulletin-28th-november-2023/Autumn Statement 2023 Recap:The recent Autumn Statement left the housing sector desiring more decisive action. John Yerou, CEO of Freelancer Financials, expressed disappointment in the perceived lack of bold measures to stimulate the housing market and the overall economy. While the extension of the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme (MGS) until June 2025 was noted, expectations for more substantial changes, including Inheritance Tax (IHT), landlord support, and anticipated Stamp Duty (SDLT) reforms, were unmet. The absence of SDLT adjustments raised concerns about missed opportunities to encourage property transactions, especially among downsizing homeowners. While the statement touched on support for house building and planning approvals, promising simplified processes for converting single dwellings into two flats, detailed measures are awaited. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledged assistance for families facing rising rents, allocating £1.3 billion in the 2024/25 tax year to support 1.6 million households. However, skepticism arose due to Hunt's involvement as a landlord. Buy-to-let landlords were disappointed, as Mortgage Interest Relief and Section 24 (S24) remained untouched. All eyes are now on Spring Budget 2024 for more substantial announcements. London Real Estate: A Golden Opportunity for GCC Investors:Stuart Leslie, International Sales and Marketing Director at Barratt London, sheds light on the appeal of London's real estate for investors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Despite economic challenges, London has demonstrated resilience and consistent growth over the past two decades. Regeneration zones, including Tooting, Mill Hill, and Hounslow, offer higher returns, with an average annual growth rate of up to 3.6%. London's thriving business environment, diverse culture, world-class education system, and strategic transportation make it a lucrative opportunity. Planning Shake-Up in Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement:Chancellor Hunt's planning shake-up introduces a permitted development right allowing the conversion of a house into two flats without formal permission. Expected to be effective after consultation, this aligns with the focus on sustainable property development, aiming to reshape property investment strategies. The proposed changes offer potential opportunities for landlords and developers, creating more housing options and potentially yielding significant profits. Real Estate Evolution: Repurposing Assets for Sustainability:Changing working practices, lifestyle, and sustainability considerations are reshaping the real estate sector. The rise of online shopping and remote work has led to increased vacancies in retail and office spaces. To address this, there's a growing trend of repurposing existing assets without resorting to demolition. Refurbishment and redevelopment within the current physical envelope align with sustainable property investment, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the real estate sector. Impact Investing: Shaping a Sustainable Future with PATRIZIA:The realm of impact investing is gaining prominence, with environmental and social considerations alongside traditiona
The MENA (Middle Eastern Northern Africa) region is fast becoming a global centre for growth and innovation, especially in the areas of digitalisation and retail format innovation. Continued focus on economic diversification across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has resulted in the development of a world-class retail infrastructure. Host Dan Munford and Nikolay Vylegzhanin, Regional Director at Shopworks speak with Amged ElHanbali, Head of Retail at Ola Energy and Craig Philipson, Managing Director of Shopworks. Ola Energy operates across the MENA region and following a quick introduction and update on the business, Amged looks to the future of retail; exploring new format layouts, segmentation and real estate, as well as emphasising the importance of focus shift from product and supply to the customer-centric approach. Watch the entire video episode at https://www.globalconveniencestorefocus.co.uk/video/54-mena-and-gcc-deep-dive-with-ola-energy-shopworks. With special guest: Amged ElHanbali, Head of Retail at Ola Energy Hosted by: Dan Munford and Nikolay Vylegzhanin, Regional Director at Shopworks
The United Nations' Women agency, in an explainer, stated categorically that the global climate crisis is not “gender neutral”, since women and girls experience the greatest impacts of this phenomenon, which in turn amplifies existing gender inequalities. Conversely, the findings by Project Drawdown, a non-profit organisation that researches on climate solutions, reveal that access to family planning services for women, girls, and couples, constitutes one of the top three solutions to combat climate change. With the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 28) taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), mainstreaming climate concerns in the Arab region after last year's edition in Sharm El Sheikh will now have to deliver on multiple fronts. National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) for climate change are expected to incorporate gender equality frameworks. What is the track record of Arab countries in this area, notably in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, where one of them will host COP 28? Will economic diversification and climate-based solutions in these oil-producing states, on top of domestic reforms, help the cause of gender equality? The Middle East Institute will host the prominent Omani climate change activist, Rumaitha Al Busaidi, to address these questions and more.
Today's episode is sponsored by Klarna Kosma. Klarna Kosma is giving you essential open banking connectivity, not to 1 or 2, but 15.000 banks across 27 countries. Providing the base for you to build new payment services and better user experiences your customers will love. Visit kosma.com today, and give your ambitions superpowers! NEWS HIGHLIGHT Argentina's Lemon Cash received investment from FTX, revealed CEO Marcelo Cavazzoli, who also confirmed that the company still has its own funds held in the exchange, and although he explained it's not a significant amount, there is no longer any expectation of recovering the funds. Link here BREAKING NEWS Binance deploys $1 billion in an attempt to keep the crypto industry afloat after FTX collapse. In a blogpost, Binance said it will devote $1 billion in initial commitments to a recovery fund which may increase to $2 billion “if the need arises,” they added. Link here Assure, a fintech for startup investing, is shutting down. The company did not provide users with a reason for the shutdown, which takes effect at the end of the year. Link here #FINTECHREPORT Embedded Insurance: The Art & Science of Unselling Insurance, is a research report by Coverager® and PwC that examines the significant opportunities offered by embedded insurance. Link here Take a look at this article by Flagship Advisory Partners, which analyzes U.S. BNPL metrics published in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's “Buy Now, Pay Later: Market Trends and Consumer Impacts Report”. Link here Check out Digital banking in The Middle East, a report by BPC Banking Technologies and Fincog that investigates the digital banking market of the Middle East with a particular focus on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Link here
The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off this week in the Qatari capital Doha. The tournament comes at a time of fast-evolving politics in the region. Just a few years ago, a spat within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) saw Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) break diplomatic ties with and blockade Qatar, frustrated in part by Doha's support for Islamists across the Middle East and North Africa. The crisis was mostly resolved in early 2021, and diplomacy ahead of the World Cup has further calmed intra-GCC relations, though differences remain, particularly between Qatar and the UAE. The World Cup also comes amid other changes nearby: Iran is convulsed by mass protests; talks involving Tehran and world powers over Iran's nuclear program have fizzled out; and Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to return to power in Israel at the helm of the most right wing government in the country's history – all at a time when Gulf monarchies have taken some steps to calm tensions with Iran and, in some cases, improve relations with Israel. It also comes amid Saudi-U.S. friction. Riyadh's decision, together with other oil producers, to cut oil production against Washington's wishes has further tested relations that were already strained over the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, for which U.S. intelligence blames powerful Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood is joined by Joost Hiltermann and Dina Esfandiary, Crisis Group's Middle East & North Africa director and senior adviser, respectively, to talk about the World Cup and Gulf Arab states' external relations. They discuss how ties between countries in the region have evolved since the GCC spat and their different interests in the region. They examine how Gulf Arab countries view developments in Yemen and Iran and the changing relationship between some Gulf capitals and Israel. Finally, they look at the ups and downs of U.S.-Saudi ties during U.S. President Joe Biden's tenure in office thus far. They talk about how Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region are navigating Washington's changing role in the region, big-power tensions and multipolarity. They discuss Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plans for Saudi Arabia and ask what the future holds for relations between Riyadh and Washington. For more on the situation in the Gulf region, check out Crisis Group's extensive analysis on our Gulf and Arabian Peninsula regional page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the Great Resignation a positive after all? What do companies have to do to accommodate the needs of the younger workforce in order to create a rich and attractive employee experience? What kind of leadership is needed to bring about the necessary culture shifts in business? These questions and more are discussed with Nicholas Hamilton-Archer, Executive Director of Executive Education at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA. The ‘time out' of the last two or three years has precipitated a societal shift in which people are looking for greater freedom and self-expression. They want to bring their whole selves to work and not be bound by the old conventions of business and how it should be structured. It is in this context that the Great Resignation has been happening. The challenge now is for leaders to serve the best interests of their people to create an employee environment that attracts and retains the best talent. Please listen to Nick Hamilton-Archer insights as he points us towards these new shifts. Bio Nicholas Hamilton-Archer serves as the Executive Director of Executive Education within the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. Nicholas is tasked with driving innovation and growth within the unit's non-degree open enrollment and custom programs and delivering programming for partner schools and faculty within the University. Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon, Nicholas served as the Executive Director for Executive Programs at the University of Colorado. Nicholas has lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates and has extensive experience within the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Asia-Pacific, and South Africa where he managed strategic initiatives and partnerships. He has worked collaboratively with multiple government agencies, non-profits, and private businesses. Nicholas graduated from George Mason University in 2008 with a BA in Government and International Politics and an MPA (Public Administration) respectively. He also holds an MS in International Business from the University of Colorado Denver. Nick enjoys working with early-stage companies, and his hobbies include basketball and travel.
Huda Shaka (Planning and Infrastructure Advisor, Abu Dhabi, UAE)We are talking about:-Vision for healthy & green Cities in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Is it still that cities in GCC are based on cars? or there is development when it comes to mobility?-Are these cities heading toward becoming healthy cities or still business as usual?Enjoy your listening. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or just email me at info@mustafasherif.comKeep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities❤️️.Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY.AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure. Read more about AFRY https://afry.com/en Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President GCC Visa and one of the 50 most influential business women in the Middle East according to Forbes, is Ulrike's guest in this episode where they have an open and authentic discussion around Saeeda's own journey and how solid skills in self-leadership and a conscious way of taking decisions lead to a successful and purposeful career. Whether we are at the beginning of our career or already in the middle of it - it is essential to look inside ourselves and understand what is it that we want to do. What is it that we want to accomplish? And when we know what that is and what the right solution is for us, we should just go for it. To have a purposeful and successful career we need to tap into what we believe in and find out what we are passionate about. And then, given the context of our realities, we can choose our own path and focus on that.If you want to get valuable personal insights of Saeeda into her own way of taking decisions and in what she does to continue to grow and develop herself, this episode is for you!Want to get proven techniques on how to flourish and land that leadership spot you're after? Get your free e-book “Top 10 Achievers' Lessons” by clicking here!About Dr. Saeeda Jaffar:Dr. Saeeda Jaffar currently serves as Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In this role, Dr. Jaffar and her team are focused on driving Visa's business growth in the region with key clients and partners from financial institutions, partners, and governments in support of Visa's mission to help individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. With digitization high on the regional agenda, Dr. Jaffar and her team are committed to making Visa a partner of choice, while unlocking growth opportunities for new and existing clients and partners across the GCC.Dr. Jaffar's leadership and expertise of 20 years have enabled her to expertly deliver pragmatic and practical solutions to strategic issues, drive bottom-line impact, and achieve rapid results. Dr Jaffar also currently serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Kuwait University. She has previously served as a non-executive board member at United Arab Bank and Ishraq, a hospitality company. She has also served as an Advisory Board Member at the Bahrain Fintech Bay. Over her professional career, Dr. Jaffar has worked in the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. on a wide range of strategic, M&A and performance-related issues with clients across a range of industries, while specializing in financial services including universal banks, private banks, investment banks, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, government institutions and family-owned businesses.Prior to joining Visa Inc, Dr. Jaffar was the Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal ME, the world's leading turnaround and restructuring firm and held leadership positions at McKinsey & Company as well as Bain & Company, serving clients across the U.S., Europe and the GCC.Dr. Jaffar is an Emirati national and earned a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Boston University, where she was the valedictorian. She earned a master's degree and a doctorate in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).About Ulrike SeminatiUlrike Seminati is a long-standing senior executive, coach and author. After over 20 years of being a successful leader in corporate organizations, Ulrike believes that female leadership is one of the biggest untapped potentials in the world. Ulrike is known for combining all her experience and years of excelling in the corporate world with powerful self-development techniques that she gives it to hard workers like you, allowing you to flourish, realize the root causes of your struggle, and finally land that leadership spot you're after!Outline of the Episode:[02:10] Choosing my career path early on in my career[05:51] Taking bold decisions along the way[09:52] How to your intuition can come into play[13:23] The challenges of thriving on an international level[14:55] Learning to lead yourself to lead others successfully[19:32] Finding your blind spots by collecting honest feedback[21:23] Cultural differences across the globe[24:12] Now go out and make it happen!Resources of Dr. Saeeda Jaffar:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedajaffar/Connect with Ulrike!Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/empoweringfemaleleaders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowering-female-leaders/ Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com
Joe Biden has just concluded his first visit to the Middle East as American President. His four-day visit included stops in Israel, the West Bank, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia where he held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and attended a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. What exactly was the purpose and agenda of Biden's tour? Is it about further normalising relations between Israel and the Arab States with an eye on Iran? Is it about mending relations with Saudi Arabia? Or is it about getting Saudi Arabia to increase its oil production?
This episode features special guest: Edward Szall of Cross Talk News.Read on for today's agenda below prepared by David (thank you very much). - Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience. 1)Pres. Biden to Visit Saudi Arabia: Pres. Biden has announced that he will now go to Saudi Arabia, allegedly for a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting, and is expected to meet King Salman together with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS). Biden had earlier said he would make Saudis a 'pariah' if they did not bring to justice the killers of Washington Post journalist Jamal Kashoggi. How is this meeting making Saudis a pariah?2)Putin's Remarks at St. Petersburg Economic Conference: Russian Pres. Putin spoke for almost 80 minutes at his annual 'international economic' conference in St. Petersburg, Russia on June 17, 2022. Previously major CEOs from around the world attended as did heads of state from India, France, etc. This year he had a delegation from the Taliban in Afghanista, Cuba, Burma, Venezuela and Kazakhstan. What did he say at the meeting that might tell us his current thinking?3)Is the 'Russian Imperial Movement' (RIM) a Far Right Neo-Nazi Group in Russia Being Supported by Putin?: The RIM has been defined by Stanford Univ. Center for International Security and Cooperation's Mapping Militant Organizations as an extreme right wing, white supremacy organization based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Founded in 2002, it supports Russian nationalism and fuels white supremacy groups in the West. It advocates for restoring the Russian 'tsarist' regime. Is Putin supporting neo-Nazi, white nationalist movements in Russia and world-wide? If so, why?4)The Ukrainian Azov Battalion: Is it A Neo-Nazi Group? The Azov Battalion was formed in 2008 and became famous for waging fight against Russian invaders in Eastern Ukraine in 2015. Recently they had fought in Mariupol Ukraine and some have been captured. Are they Nazis, and should they be considered legal prisoners of war by Russia or 'terrorists'?
In this episode, with special guest Omar Batterjee (Head of Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships for the Saudi Esports Federation), we discuss Omar's background in video games, the growth of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as a gaming hub, the importance of fostering community in building a gaming and esports scene, the favorable population demographics of Saudi Arabia when it comes to esports, the booming Middle Eastern esports market, the acquisition of ESL and FACEIT by a Saudi investment group, what the future holds for MENA esports, and so much more! Be sure to check out the Business of Esports Podcast with Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi and the Honorable Jimmy Baratta! Each week, our hosts invite a special guest onto the show with ties to the esports industry so that we can get learn more about gaming while also getting a more in-depth look at all the important aspects that make up the world's fastest-growing industry!! Tune in every Thursday for new episodes!!!! Learn more about The Profit, the Business of Esports, or gaming as a whole by visiting thebusinessofesports.com Social Media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-... Twitter - https://twitter.com/bizesports Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bizesports/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bizesports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebusinesso... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, with special guest Omar Batterjee (Head of Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships for the Saudi Esports Federation), we discuss Omar's background in video games, the growth of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as a gaming hub, the importance of fostering community in building a gaming and esports scene, the favorable population demographics of Saudi Arabia when it comes to esports, the booming Middle Eastern esports market, the acquisition of ESL and FACEIT by a Saudi investment group, what the future holds for MENA esports, and so much more!
On COI #218, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman update the Iran talks, the new Cold War with China, and the genocidal war in Yemen. Connor discusses the ongoing indirect negotiations in Vienna to restore the JCPOA. There are troubling signs that the Biden administration may be preparing for the talks to fail. House Republicans are demanding President Biden's team immediately end the talks. Whatever happens, a decision is coming soon, and Biden's team plans to continue scapegoating Trump. Although there are still positive statements coming from the EU foreign policy chief, the Chinese, and the Iranians themselves. Connor covers China's growing Middle East influence. Beijing and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are working toward building a free trade area and a strategic partnership. China is the GCC's top trading partner and the region forms a centerpiece in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China recently invited Syria to join the BRI as well. Additionally, last year's Tehran-Beijing comprehensive cooperation agreement is now entering its implementation stage. Kyle and Connor talk about the U.S. military carrying out massive military exercises with Japan. Tokyo also sailed warships near Chinese controlled islands twice in the last ten months. The U.S. just wrapped up war drills in the South China Sea including with an air craft carrier strike group. Washington sent an Ohio class nuclear submarine to Guam, it carries dozens of nuclear warheads and 20 Trident ballistic missiles. Kyle reports on the war in Yemen where the Saudis announced they will be increasing the bombings of the long battered country. Massive strikes, killing civilians, are being carried out including in the capital city. The Houthis have retaliated, they conducted a high profile drone attack on Abu Dhabi that destroyed three oil tankers and killed three people. The UAE wants the U.S. to redeclare the Houthis a terrorist group. Such a move would make it even more difficult for aid to enter the blockaded and starving country. Most of Yemen's civilians live in the northern territory held by the Houthis, the threat of U.S. sanctions would designedly deter most any humanitarian assistance.
On COI #218, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman update the Iran talks, the new Cold War with China, and the genocidal war in Yemen. Connor discusses the ongoing indirect negotiations in Vienna to restore the JCPOA. There are troubling signs that the Biden administration may be preparing for the talks to fail. House Republicans are demanding President Biden's team immediately end the talks. Whatever happens, a decision is coming soon, and Biden's team plans to continue scapegoating Trump. Although there are still positive statements coming from the EU foreign policy chief, the Chinese, and the Iranians themselves. Connor covers China's growing Middle East influence. Beijing and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are working toward building a free trade area and a strategic partnership. China is the GCC's top trading partner and the region forms a centerpiece in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China recently invited Syria to join the BRI as well. Additionally, last year's Tehran-Beijing comprehensive cooperation agreement is now entering its implementation stage. Kyle and Connor talk about the U.S. military carrying out massive military exercises with Japan. Tokyo also sailed warships near Chinese-controlled islands twice in the last ten months. The U.S. just wrapped up war drills in the South China Sea including with an aircraft carrier strike group. Washington sent an Ohio class nuclear submarine to Guam, it carries dozens of nuclear warheads and 20 Trident ballistic missiles. Kyle reports on the war in Yemen where the Saudis announced they will be increasing the bombings of the long battered country. Massive strikes, killing civilians, are being carried out including in the capital city. The Houthis have retaliated, they conducted a high-profile drone attack on Abu Dhabi that destroyed three oil tankers and killed three people. The UAE wants the U.S. to redeclare the Houthis a terrorist group. Such a move would make it even more difficult for aid to enter the blockaded and starving country. Most of Yemen's civilians live in the northern territory held by the Houthis, the threat of U.S. sanctions would designedly deter most any humanitarian assistance. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook Twitter MeWe Apple Podcast Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD
0:45 - Richard's one big thing this week is Saudi Arabia in 2021 continued its exponential growth as a theatrical box office market. According to reports. Revenue totaling $238 million for the year, a 95% increase compared with 2020 when the total intake had been $122 million, according to figures provided by Comscore. Interesting news for the bourgeoning cinema industry in Saudi Arabia with an ongoing pandemic.5:10 - Lucien's one big thing this week is (again?) Saudi golf. A new podcast from Golf Digest focuses on the history behind Greg Norman's quest to shake up the sport of golf, backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund's LIV Golf Investments.In the podcast Local Knowledge: Greg Norman vs. the PGA Tour, host Dan Rapaport provides context to the move by Norman and LIV Golf Investments to provide an alternative to the PGA Tour in which players receive guaranteed money for big, new events around the world. The podcast discusses the history of the World Golf Tour's failure, and includes comments from Norman himself, talking about why the move is in the best interest of the sport – namely, that a competing league will help grow the game globally and reward players who participate in events that increase interest in the game.17:13 - Our guest wrote a great piece recently for the AGSIW on Saudi Arabia's Patriot buys and the Political Aspects of Missile Defense.Des Roches wrote in the article, Saudi security conditions are "continuing to deteriorate...Over 300 attacks have been launched into the kingdom in the last year alone."And the current problem is that the kingdom is running out of missiles to defend itself against attacks from Iran and the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. The hosts ask Des Roches to provide an update on the U.S.-Saudi security relationship and discuss the topic in-depth. 48:30 - The hosts and David Des Roches talk about the aspirations for a homegrown defense industry in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom has long been a big time buyer of foreign military weapons and equipment, especially from the U.S. But under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has said it is seeking to localize 50% of its military expenditure.In 2021, the Kingdom spent 190 billion riyals on the military ($50 billion) - but has decreased its budgeted spending for this year, 2022, to 171 billion riyals ($46 billion). That may be of course good news for Saudi Arabia, if and when it is achieved, but potentially concerning for U.S. defense contractors.The United States is by far the largest exporter of weapons globally. The US was responsible for 37% of the exports of major conventional weapons worldwide between 2016-2020.The hosts tap into Des Roches deep understanding of the space and talk about the homegrown defense industry in Saudi Arabia, and the challenges and opportunities presented therein. An upcoming defense industry event held in Saudi Arabia will be the first of its kind there - the World Defense Show begins March 6th in Riyadh.1:08:30 - Yallah! The hosts discuss six other storylines from this week to get you informed headed into the weekend...•Foreign ministers from four Gulf states of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain and the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit in a "positive" push to the negotiations over the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthening China's economic ties with the bloc.•Authorities in Saudi Arabia are preparing to launch the 2022 census, which will be the fifth in the Kingdom's history. •The 2021 Spanish Super Cup kicks off this week in Riyadh with four sides competing for the title, they include 2020-21 LaLiga winners Atletico Madrid plus league runners-up Real Madrid. The sides from the Spanish capital will be joined by 2020-21 Copa del Rey winners and runners-up in Barça and current Super Cup champions Athletic Club.•According to a report this week in Reuters, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have halted efforts at the WTO to resolve a dispute over the alleged piracy of content produced by Doha-owned sports and entertainment channel beIN.•In 2021 Saudi Arabia seized more than 37 tons of illegal drugs as well as 190 million pieces of the highly addictive Captagon pills. The haul included hashish, heroin, cocaine, qat and other narcotics. In addition, authorities seized more than 234,000 bottles and 4,155 litres of smuggled alcohol.•The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs financial tracking services showed that Saudi Arabia ranked sixth among the world's most generous donors, providing 3% of global humanitarian aid.***The 966 is a podcast that focuses on all things Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Multilateral relations between the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remain stuck, despite recent announcements by the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, that the two groups should pursue greater engagement to capitalize on the important role played by the GCC countries on the regional and the international stage. What are the obstacles and the opportunities to revitalize EU-GCC cooperation? Which areas hold the greatest potential? How can bilateral relations between individual countries in the two blocs be leveraged to open up new paths for future multilateral engagement? On January 11, the Center for Middle East Policy (CMEP) addressed these and other questions, further examining how EU-GCC relations can be concretely revamped at the political, economic and security levels, also taking recent changes in regional and international geopolitics into account. The event drew on the recently published volume, “The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Towards a New Path” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021), edited by CMEP Nonresident Fellow Adel Abdel Ghafar and Silvia Colombo from the Istituto Affari Internazionali. Subscribe to Brookings Events on iTunes, send feedback email to events@brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. To learn more about upcoming events, visit our website. Brookings Events is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
Oil price volatility and accelerated energy transitions away from hydrocarbons to meet climate change mitigation measures have presented existential threats to the economies of hydrocarbon-dependent welfare states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). These state rely on oil and gas not only in their exports to fund welfare distributive measures, but also domestically for highly-subsidized energy and water consumption. In response, each GCC state announced economic development plans presented as avant-garde “Visions”—one tailored to each of the six GCC states— reflecting a future target of transformation away from oil and gas through energy and economic diversification and reform. In a fundamental policy shift, GCC states implemented energy subsidy reform following the 2014 oil price declines, with varying degrees of success. In another fundamental policy shift in October 2020, in preparation for COP26 in Glasgow, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or 2060. Beyond the economic pressures, GCC states also face environmental challenges owing to their highly subsidized energy and water consumption and emissions in an already-constrained environment owing to climate change. This talk summarizes the state of the environment in the Gulf states and examines the role of the environment in the economic and energy diversification plans of their Visions. It argues that the environment has had a limited role in the Visions, despite the state of the environment in the region, offering a striking difference with other regions. The talk concludes with implications on the region's long-term sustainability and success of proposed reforms. MEC Friday Webinar. This is a recording of a live webinar held on 5th November 2021 for the MEC Friday Seminar Michaelmas Term 2021 series on the overall theme of The Environment and The Middle East. Dr Manal Shehabi (Academic Visitor, St. Antony's College, University of Oxford; and Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies) presents “Environment Discounted: Energy and Economic Diversification Plans in the Gulf”. Professor Walter Armbrust (St Antony's College, Oxford) chairs this webinar, and Dr Michael Willis is the Q&A Moderator. The combination of oil price volatility and the accelerated energy transitions away from hydrocarbons to meet climate change mitigation measures have presented existential threats to the economies of hydrocarbon-dependent welfare states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). These state rely on oil and gas not only in their exports to fund welfare distributive measures, but also domestically for highly-subsidized energy and water consumption. In response, each GCC state announced economic development plans presented as avant-garde “Visions”—one tailored to each of the six GCC states— reflecting a future target of transformation away from oil and gas through energy and economic diversification and reform. In a fundamental policy shift, GCC states implemented energy subsidy reform following the 2014 oil price declines, with varying degrees of success. In another fundamental policy shift in October 2020, in preparation for COP26 in Glasgow, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or 2060. Beyond the economic pressures, GCC states also face environmental challenges owing to their highly subsidized energy and water consumption and emissions in an already-constrained environment owing to climate change. This talk summarizes the state of the environment in the Gulf states and examines the role of the environment in the economic and energy diversification plans of their Visions. It argues that the environment has had a limited role in the Visions, despite the state of the environment in the region, offering a striking difference with other regions. The talk concludes with implications on the region's long-term sustainability and success of proposed reforms. Dr Manal Shehabi is an applied economist with expertise in economic, energy, resource sustainability & policy making in resource-dependent economies, focusing on the Middle East and Gulf regions. She publishes in academic journals, books, and policy reports. Using economy-wide modeling and political economy, her research made important contributions to the analysis of economic and energy diversification, economic adjustments, decarbonization and hydrogen, and policy alternatives in Gulf hydrocarbon economies following the energy transition and oil price volatility. Her research also impacted policy making, for example she constructed an economic model for policymaking in Kuwait, led or co-authored various policy reports (such as to the UNFCCC, KISR, the IPCC, and G20's T20 Italy), and conducted capacity building for economic and climate policymakers in Gulf countries and beyond. A polyglot, regularly advises policymakers & firms. Professor Walter Armbrust is a Hourani Fellow and Professor in Modern Middle Eastern Studies. He is a cultural anthropologist, and author of Mass Culture and Modernism in Egypt (1996); Martyrs and Tricksters: An Ethnography of the Egyptian Revolution (2019); and various other works focusing on popular culture, politics and mass media in Egypt. He is editor of Mass Mediations: New Approaches to Popular Culture in the Middle East and Beyond (2000). Dr Michael J. Willis is Director of the Middle East Centre at St Antony's College, University of Oxford and King Mohammed VI Fellow in Moroccan and Mediterranean Studies. His research interests focus on the politics, modern history and international relations of the central Maghreb states (Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco). He is the author of Politics and Power in the Maghreb: Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco from Independence to the Arab Spring (Hurst and Oxford University Press, 2012) and The Islamist Challenge in Algeria: A Political History (Ithaca and New York University Press, 1997) and co-editor of Civil Resistance in the Arab Spring: Triumphs and Disasters (Oxford University Press, 2015). If you would like to join the live audience during this term's webinar series, you can sign up to receive our MEC weekly newsletter or browse the MEC webpages. The newsletter includes registration details for each week's webinar. Please contact mec@sant.ox.ac.uk to register for the newsletter or follow us on Twitter @OxfordMEC. 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On 18 May 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a landmark report on a pathway to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Among the many proposals in the report is the call to immediately end investments in oil and gas exploration and development. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies still depend heavily on oil and gas for their national income, government budgets and social order. They have all, to varying degrees, embarked on economic diversification initiatives over the last several years to reduce such dependency. However, the dual shocks of relatively low oil and gas prices since mid-2014 and the pandemic-induced global economic slowdown in 2020 afflicted the GCC countries at a time when the urgency for promoting economic diversification, expanding employment opportunities for their youthful population and attaining fiscal sustainability had already become critical. This webinar seeks to explore the following questions facing the GCC: How credible is the IEA pathway to net zero by 2050 and how will this affect the price and volume outlook for oil and gas exports from the GCC? By discouraging private sector investments in the oil and gas, are the policies promoted by the IEA favourable to the national oil and gas companies (NOCs) in the GCC and OPEC+ more generally, regarding their market shares in global oil and gas markets? Are there specific corporate strategies that GCC NOCs will tend to favour if the OECD countries adopt policies recommended by the IEA in the “net zero by 2050” scenario?
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies still depend heavily on oil and gas for their income, budgets and social peace. They have all, to varying degrees, embarked on a journey of diversification over the last few years to reduce such dependency and build the foundation for their economies in a post-oil world. Several countries' visions (SAUDI 2030, UAE 2021) have been created to frame this transformation process and define the priorities for each country. Diversifying the economy and getting ready to compete in a knowledge-driven economy is of paramount importance for these countries as forces of energy transition and development of renewable technologies, in addition to increased environmental conscience, continue to pressure the oil and gas industry. In this session, the following will be covered: Overview of the GCC economies Countries' visions and diversification frameworks Current trends and impact on the future of the GCC economies Key sectors and opportunities
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood and Naz Modirzadeh talk to Crisis Group’s Senior Adviser for the Middle East and North Africa, Dina Esfandiary, about what drove Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among other Gulf states, to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar in 2017, why the Gulf Arab countries announced an end to the crisis in January 2021 and whether the rift is truly over. They reflect on what this means for the foreign policies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and how their leaders see their priorities and challenges in the region. They also discuss what the spat has meant for crises across the region where the GCC countries are involved.
Nabyl Al Maskari is the Executive Chairman of Al Maskari Holding (AMH), a privately-owned holding company of the Al Maskari portfolio and controls the family's operating subsidiaries, joint venture companies, strategic partnerships, and private equity. AMH traces its foundation to 1968 with the establishment of the Al Maskaria Group in Abu Dhabi to engage in petroleum trading and oil field services. Founded in 1971, the United Arab Emirates is the youngest country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). For comparison, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, celebrated its 90th Saudi National Day on the day of filming. The region has been characterized by its relationship with oil, but families like the Al Maskari are showing that it's far more than a source of capital. ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit *salt.org/talks* ( http://salt.org/talks ) Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.
Inside this episodeAlexander Perjessy and Thaddeus Best of the Sovereign team discuss our forecasts for a protracted recovery of Gulf Cooperation Council economies this year, and the unique availability of these governments to tap into sovereign wealth fund assets to plug their fiscal deficits.Related ContentMoody's Emerging Markets Hub Bringing clarity to ever-shifting credit dynamics across emerging economies.Sovereigns – Gulf Cooperation Council 2021 outlook negative as pandemic curbs fiscal strength, adds to labour challenges The pandemic will dampen oil revenue, extending the deterioration in fiscal strength experienced in 2020, while constraining government spending and slowing the economic recovery.Sovereign and Supranational — Sovereigns – Gulf Cooperation Council: Saudi Arabia, Oman most exposed to diminishing fiscal uplift from SWFs The coronavirus-driven decline in oil demand and prices has significantly increased gross financing requirements for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Wafa Omar, founder of BizWhisper, a startup which is specialized in creative problem solving for entrepreneurs in the MENA region through mentoring, interviewed by futurist Trond Arne Undheim.In this conversation, we talk about startup mentoring in the UAE, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, and ostensibly in the MENA region as a whole. We discuss being a female entrepreneur in the Middle East and what the future holds.My takeaway is that the future of mentoring startups in the UAE, GCV, and MENA region is crucial for growing a healthy, thriving startup ecosystem. Having a home grown mentoring platform that caters to culturally specific mentoring needs is terrific. After listening to the episode, check out as well as Wafa Omar's online presence:Wafa Omar https://www.linkedin.com/in/wafa-omar-5392b0173/BisWhisper LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizwhisper-business-coaching-7384b01b3/Wafa Omar https://www.instagram.com/wafa_sbc The show is hosted by Podbean and can be found at Futurized.co. Additional context about the show, the topics, and our guests, including show notes and a full list of podcast players that syndicate the show can be found at https://trondundheim.com/podcast/. Music: Electricity by Ian Post from the album Magnetism. For more about the host, including media coverage, books and more, see Trond Arne Undheim's personal website (https://trondundheim.com/) as well as the Yegii Insights blog (https://yegii.wpcomstaging.com/). Undheim has published two books this year, Pandemic Aftermath and Disruption Games. To advertise or become a guest on the show, contact the podcast host here. If you like the show, please subscribe and consider rating it five stars.
The Middle East Institute organises webinars on relevant and current topics related to the Middle East region and their ramifications for Asia and the world. In this webinar, we will be exploring the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its initiatives in renewable energy. Across the Gulf Arab states, the main drivers of this new focus on renewables have not been climate change goals (eg the Paris Agreement) as in the OECD countries. Rather it has been the need to keep up with growing domestic oil and gas demands for electric power grids while also increasing exports, and to free up fuel needed for downstream economic diversification projects such as oil-based petrochemical projects. The countries in the GCC are among the few countries in the world still using oil for power generation during peak demand in the summer months, which is a major loss in economic value as oil is far more valuable as a transport fuel and as feedstock for petrochemicals. The purpose of the talk would be to assess the progress to date, the extent to which solar power can alleviate local oil and gas demand in the power generating sector (and hence release more oil and gas for exports in the future), the potential for this sector to promote new economic activity in the GCC countries' diversification efforts and job creation, the potential for Asia-based companies to invest in this sector, among other questions. The UAE nuclear power plant coming on-stream, as part of non-oil and gas development, would also be part of the discussion.
Today on The Leaders' Brief - Eleven states have backed the US government's complaint that Alphabet-owned Google has acted unlawfully to maintain its dominance as a search advertising platform on the internet. Google is also undergoing a separate antitrust inquiry by State Attorney Generals into its advertising technology and web search. The company is seeing trouble in Europe and Asia, with the EU investigating its data collection, although Google has coughed up $10 billion in three fines since 2017 US President Donald Trump recently tweeted that he has “officially nominated Poland for entry into the Visa Waiver Program.” While experts opine that the Polish government has in the past and continues to ignore the American Democrats, they believe that the possibility of a Joe Biden victory will not have a substantial effect on American-Polish relationships. Several Arab trade bodies have announced the boycott of French products following President Emmanuel Macron's comment about fighting “Islamic Separatism.” The Dahiyat al-Thuhr association, Qatar-based Wajhah Dairy and Meera Good Company, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have decided to boycott French goods. About egomonk: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInegomonk is a global intelligence platform delivering asymmetric outcomes by bringing organizations closer to the communities they want to serve and the leaders they wish to influence. If you wish to collaborate with us then email us at contact@egomonk.com.
ITR Reporter Danish Mehboob sits down with Hany Elnaggar, head of tax for Nissan in the Middle East, to discuss the corporate outlook on the expansion of transfer pricing (TP) regimes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including more detailed TP audits in Saudi Arabia, and challenges to hiring the right tax talent in the region.
Gulf scholar Sigurd Neubauer’s The Gulf Region and Israel: Old Struggles, New Alliances makes a significant contribution to our understanding of what drives shifting alliances in the Middle East, an ever more volatile part of the world. Shunned by Arab states for much of its existence, Israel has become in recent years a key factor in efforts by Gulf states to punch above their weight, shape the greater Middle East in their mould, box in countries like Iran and Turkey, and manage their reputations in Washington and ties to the United States. A keen student of the region, Neubauer clearly lays out the limitations of burgeoning alliances in the absence of the resolution of the Middle East’s myriad conflicts among which are the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians and the rift between Gulf states. In doing so, he has written an easily accessible book that is must read for anyone, even those with only a cursory interest in a part of the world that too often impacts the lives of those far beyond its boundaries. Sigurd Neubauer is an internationally recognized authority on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Persian Gulf Security, U.S.-Arab relations, Middle East politics, Arab-Israeli relations, Afghanistan, and U.S. defense industry. His expertise also includes NATO, Norwegian defense policy and transatlantic relations. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, adjunct senior fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute and the author of the globally syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer.
Gulf scholar Sigurd Neubauer’s The Gulf Region and Israel: Old Struggles, New Alliances makes a significant contribution to our understanding of what drives shifting alliances in the Middle East, an ever more volatile part of the world. Shunned by Arab states for much of its existence, Israel has become in recent years a key factor in efforts by Gulf states to punch above their weight, shape the greater Middle East in their mould, box in countries like Iran and Turkey, and manage their reputations in Washington and ties to the United States. A keen student of the region, Neubauer clearly lays out the limitations of burgeoning alliances in the absence of the resolution of the Middle East’s myriad conflicts among which are the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians and the rift between Gulf states. In doing so, he has written an easily accessible book that is must read for anyone, even those with only a cursory interest in a part of the world that too often impacts the lives of those far beyond its boundaries. Sigurd Neubauer is an internationally recognized authority on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Persian Gulf Security, U.S.-Arab relations, Middle East politics, Arab-Israeli relations, Afghanistan, and U.S. defense industry. His expertise also includes NATO, Norwegian defense policy and transatlantic relations. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, adjunct senior fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute and the author of the globally syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gulf scholar Sigurd Neubauer’s The Gulf Region and Israel: Old Struggles, New Alliances makes a significant contribution to our understanding of what drives shifting alliances in the Middle East, an ever more volatile part of the world. Shunned by Arab states for much of its existence, Israel has become in recent years a key factor in efforts by Gulf states to punch above their weight, shape the greater Middle East in their mould, box in countries like Iran and Turkey, and manage their reputations in Washington and ties to the United States. A keen student of the region, Neubauer clearly lays out the limitations of burgeoning alliances in the absence of the resolution of the Middle East’s myriad conflicts among which are the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians and the rift between Gulf states. In doing so, he has written an easily accessible book that is must read for anyone, even those with only a cursory interest in a part of the world that too often impacts the lives of those far beyond its boundaries. Sigurd Neubauer is an internationally recognized authority on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Persian Gulf Security, U.S.-Arab relations, Middle East politics, Arab-Israeli relations, Afghanistan, and U.S. defense industry. His expertise also includes NATO, Norwegian defense policy and transatlantic relations. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, adjunct senior fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute and the author of the globally syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gulf scholar Sigurd Neubauer’s The Gulf Region and Israel: Old Struggles, New Alliances makes a significant contribution to our understanding of what drives shifting alliances in the Middle East, an ever more volatile part of the world. Shunned by Arab states for much of its existence, Israel has become in recent years a key factor in efforts by Gulf states to punch above their weight, shape the greater Middle East in their mould, box in countries like Iran and Turkey, and manage their reputations in Washington and ties to the United States. A keen student of the region, Neubauer clearly lays out the limitations of burgeoning alliances in the absence of the resolution of the Middle East’s myriad conflicts among which are the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians and the rift between Gulf states. In doing so, he has written an easily accessible book that is must read for anyone, even those with only a cursory interest in a part of the world that too often impacts the lives of those far beyond its boundaries. Sigurd Neubauer is an internationally recognized authority on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Persian Gulf Security, U.S.-Arab relations, Middle East politics, Arab-Israeli relations, Afghanistan, and U.S. defense industry. His expertise also includes NATO, Norwegian defense policy and transatlantic relations. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, adjunct senior fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute and the author of the globally syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gulf scholar Sigurd Neubauer’s The Gulf Region and Israel: Old Struggles, New Alliances makes a significant contribution to our understanding of what drives shifting alliances in the Middle East, an ever more volatile part of the world. Shunned by Arab states for much of its existence, Israel has become in recent years a key factor in efforts by Gulf states to punch above their weight, shape the greater Middle East in their mould, box in countries like Iran and Turkey, and manage their reputations in Washington and ties to the United States. A keen student of the region, Neubauer clearly lays out the limitations of burgeoning alliances in the absence of the resolution of the Middle East’s myriad conflicts among which are the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians and the rift between Gulf states. In doing so, he has written an easily accessible book that is must read for anyone, even those with only a cursory interest in a part of the world that too often impacts the lives of those far beyond its boundaries. Sigurd Neubauer is an internationally recognized authority on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Persian Gulf Security, U.S.-Arab relations, Middle East politics, Arab-Israeli relations, Afghanistan, and U.S. defense industry. His expertise also includes NATO, Norwegian defense policy and transatlantic relations. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, adjunct senior fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute and the author of the globally syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gulf scholar Sigurd Neubauer’s The Gulf Region and Israel: Old Struggles, New Alliances makes a significant contribution to our understanding of what drives shifting alliances in the Middle East, an ever more volatile part of the world. Shunned by Arab states for much of its existence, Israel has become in recent years a key factor in efforts by Gulf states to punch above their weight, shape the greater Middle East in their mould, box in countries like Iran and Turkey, and manage their reputations in Washington and ties to the United States. A keen student of the region, Neubauer clearly lays out the limitations of burgeoning alliances in the absence of the resolution of the Middle East’s myriad conflicts among which are the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians and the rift between Gulf states. In doing so, he has written an easily accessible book that is must read for anyone, even those with only a cursory interest in a part of the world that too often impacts the lives of those far beyond its boundaries. Sigurd Neubauer is an internationally recognized authority on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Persian Gulf Security, U.S.-Arab relations, Middle East politics, Arab-Israeli relations, Afghanistan, and U.S. defense industry. His expertise also includes NATO, Norwegian defense policy and transatlantic relations. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, adjunct senior fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute and the author of the globally syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Session 2: The impact of the coronavirus on the Middle East Since its emergence a few weeks ago, Covid-19 has already fundamentally changed the fabric of our society and impacted the global geopolitical landscape, but in what ways? The last decade, the Middle East was marked by the consequences of the uprisings of the so-called Arab Spring. Many governments were weakened, some were replaced and conflicts erupted in Syria or in Yemen. This webinar episode will deal with the potential impact the current coronavirus crisis might have on the Middle East in this new decade and especially on US-Iran relations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries-Iran relations, the conflicts in Syria and Yemen, the domestic stability of Arab countries, the future of oil, or the empowerment or weakening of non-state actors and terrorist organizations. Speakers: ■ Prof. Micheline Ishay, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Denver University; ■ Dr Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University; ■ Mr Marc Finaud, Head of Arms Proliferation, GCSP; ■ Prof. David Des Roches, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, National Defence University; ■ Dr Karen E. Young, Resident Scholar, American Entreprise Institute; ■ Mr Abdulla Ibrahim Erfan, Senior Advisor, Diplomatic Dialogue, GCSP Moderators: ■ Dr Jean-Marc Rickli, Head of Global Risk, GCSP ■ Ms Ashley Müller, Q&A Moderator, GCSP Save the date for Session 3: "The use of technology in times of the coronavirus crisis", Thursday, 16 April 2020, 14:00-15:15 (Geneva time – GMT+ 2) Covid-19 Crisis: Global Crisis, Global Risk and Global Consequences is a new webinar series that examines various possible and visible consequences of the current crisis including its strategic and economic implications, impact on global governance, on gender or the role of technology.
We're proud to launch Daon's Thought Leaders Corner, a new audio space where today's top thinkers, leaders and experts share their independent perspective on the industry. Our guest today is Ashar Nazim, Group CEO of Aion Digital, one of the fastest growing fintech solution providers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and partner of Daon. In this first episode, Ashar touches on customer onboarding as the gateway for banks going digital and how Aion's understanding of the local banking and regulatory landscape ultimately led to the game-changing creation of a unified single virtual banking market of 34 million GCC nationals.
The role of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Gulf has been a topic that has become increasing polarising. In this lecture, Dr Courtney Freer examines the specific functions and ideologies of Muslim Brotherhood affiliates in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as well as the ways in which they differ from Brotherhood affiliates elsewhere.
Leading banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) show strong fundamentals — that can be challenged by unfavourable trends in oil prices. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
RAW (Real Absolute Wisdom): A Miner's Son's Success - Paul Micheal Gledhill - RAW PODCASTHaving worked in the travel industry in some of the world’s most exotic locations, Paul returned to the UK to continue his training career and development studies. He worked for the UK Government asBusiness and Training Advisor and received several awards from the Training and Development Lead Body (TDLB), and Lincoln and Durham Business Schools for Business and Training Counseling. As a professional trainer and an excellent presenter with a keen interest in emerging technologies, Paul started looking into the booming e-Learning industry. Paul is the Co-founder of XpertLearning FZ-LLC, an Online Learning, Talent and Performance Consultancy, based in Dubai and founded in April 2003. XpertLearning www.xpertlearning.com works with the leading corporate, government and educational establishments throughout the Middle East and are an award-winning business listed and ranked in the top 100 SME’s. He sits as a member of the Board of Directors of the Middle East e-Learning Association MEEA http://www.me-ea.org/ and is Chairman of the not for profit social HR and L&D network and media publisher, Chief Learning Officer-Middle East www.clo-me.com Paul is an advocate of technology solutions that provide affordances in the learning and performance support provision A contributor to many online and print publications, Paul shares knowledge and best practice through an array of networks including thousands of IT Learning and HR professionals.Over the past 18 years, Paul has been actively conducting round tables and has been hosting many conferences, most of which he was appointed Master of Ceremonies. Through these high-profile events, he has enthusiastically engaged participation and opened the minds and hearts of people wishing to enhance their knowledge using technology. The main impact to the region of Paul’s highly avid initiatives has been the 100+ leading organizations that, year on year, continue to work with Paul to enhance the working lives and knowledge base of workers throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). All in all, Paul is a very enthusiastic individual who is committed to promoting lifelong learning for people from different cultures within the Middle East and Globally.
Tamil Language Podcast in Rathinavani90.8, Rathinam College Community Radio, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Rathinavani 90.8 CR Broadcast World Anti-Obesity Day (AOD) 2018 Special Interview! Anti-Obesity Day (AOD) is observed in various parts of the world on November 26, with several healthcare organizations and leading Media primarily in India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries marking the day with activities to highlight how obesity is a public health hazard.
Over a year after the rupture that the divided the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), there is no end to the dispute in sight. Who are the key players in this ongoing stand-off? What are the stakes for the United States? What is the role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the dispute and other contentious Middle Eastern issues? Can the GCC ever recover from its current bitter divisions? In this episode, Dr. Kristian Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East here at the Baker Institute and one of our country’s top experts on the GCC and Persian Gulf, addresses these and other questions of urgent import to US policy makers.
For the past six months, tensions have risen in the Persian Gulf. Recent escalations began in June when members of the “Quartet” — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt — suspended relations with Qatar over its support for regional Islamist groups, among other allegations. The discord has continued, prompting many to suggest that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as we know it may ultimately collapse. In this episode, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute, discusses the origins of the GCC crisis, and its implications for regional politics and U.S. foreign policy.
Speakers: Lulu al-Sabah, Abolish Article 153; Hatoon al-Fassi, Qatar University Chair: Courtney Freer, LSE Kuwait Programme A great deal of misinformation exists about women's rights in the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In an effort to dispel outdated notions of women's places in such societies, top experts from the Gulf states will speak about the extent to which women today in the GCC face legal restrictions in everyday life and how women in the region are endeavouring to change the status quo. Recorded on 22 March 2017. This is an LSE Kuwait Programme event.
In this episode Stephen looks back on Saudi Arabia and Qatar and sees what has happened since his last report 3 months ago.According to Amir Hossein Estebari of the Iran Review, the recent conflict between Qatar and three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is the toughest of its kind. Even though Saudi Arabia properly is in no doubt over the power of the new economic and political sanctions imposed on Qatar – supported by ten Islamic countries – so as to modify Qatar's behavior in foreign policy.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support
In this episode Stephen looks back on Saudi Arabia and Qatar and sees what has happened since his last report 3 months ago.According to Amir Hossein Estebari of the Iran Review, the recent conflict between Qatar and three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is the toughest of its kind. Even though Saudi Arabia properly is in no doubt over the power of the new economic and political sanctions imposed on Qatar – supported by ten Islamic countries – so as to modify Qatar's behavior in foreign policy.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that/support
Listen to the Sun. Oct. 1, 2017 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This program will feature our regular PANW report with dispatches on the call by Togolese opposition forces for renewed mass demonstrations inside this West African state; tensions have escalated in Cameroon where clashes between separatists and security has resulted in several deaths; the Yemeni resistance forces have announced that they shot down a United States fighter plane piloted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); and disturbances continue in Catalon as the Spanish government shut down an election seeking independence from Madrid. In the second hour we begin a monthlong tribute to Dr. Ernesto Che Guevara on the 50th anniversary of his martyrdom. Finally we reexamine the historical underpinning of the Boko Haram war in northeast Nigeria.
Listen to the Sun. June 25, 2017 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government which stated that Qatar must comply with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) demands or a permanent severing of relations will occur; Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he has ratified the transfer of two islands to Saudi Arabia; Kenyan military forces have detained several United States soldiers for attempting to enter South Sudan illegally; and the Republic of Namibia has been assessed as a success on the African continent. In the second hour we look back at the 57th anniversary of the independence of the former Belgian Congo which resulted a coup against Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba and his subsequent assassination. In the final hour we continue our monthlong tribute to Black Music Month with a focus on the life, times and contributions of Etta James.
The collapse of oil prices since mid-2014 has shaken many of the cornerstones of the oil markets. For decades, oil-importing countries have relied on the oil-producing economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to balance the global market. At the same time, oil has financed the rapid development of the GCC nations, and, as such, the modern history of oil and the Middle East cannot be disentangled. But the oil market has not been standing still. As part of its efforts to help improve understanding of the challenging issues emerging from the new oil world, the Center on Global Energy Policy organized a discussion of the global market, domestic economic and geopolitical considerations facing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with a distinguished set of experts: Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy Bassam Fattouh, Director, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies F. Gregory Gause, III, John H. Lindsey 44 Chair, Professor of International Affairs and Head of the International Affairs Department, Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University Amos Hochstein, Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State Adnan Shihab-Eldin, Director General, Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences Adam Sieminski, Administrator, US Energy Information Administration
In episode #256, Abdulaziz B. Al Loughani explains the role of the state in development of small and medium-size enterprises in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, Dr. Abdulla Al-Shayji, Mr. Jeremy Jones, Dr. Thomas Mattair, Mr. Robert Lacey, and Dr. John Duke Anthony at NCUSAR's 2011 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org to learn more.
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