Participations
This event included inspiring opening remarks followed by interesting presentations and discussions with the panellists, and ended with updates on the policy briefs and the impact of COVID-19 on some of the work done by the T20 Task Force 5.
Dr. Abdulaziz bin Sagr, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in a session titled “The future of Iraqi-Gulf relations in the new Iraqi government” which was organized by the Iraqi Advisory Council on Monday, 18 May 2020, in which he discussed the future of the Gulf-Iraqi relations in the period of the new Iraqi government, he also explained how these relations can flourish and develop in the interest of stability and economic development in the region. He answered a number of questions, including his vision of the new Iraqi government, and Iranian and Turkish influence in Iraq.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sagr, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in a Webinar titled “The Gulf after Corona and the security, economic and social challenges for post-Corona from a security perspective, the economic dimension and its implications at the level of the government and private sectors” which was organized by ( Majlis AlKhonji) on Thursday 14 May, 2020.
During his participation Dr. Abdulaziz focused on the security, economic and health repercussions of the crisis on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the great efforts and precautionary measures implemented by the Gulf governments in the framework of facing the virus and its consequences. Dr. Abdulaziz discussed the most important potential challenges after the pandemic. The seminar gathered a group of specialised researchers to review various experiences in dealing with the crisis in the Arab region and internationally.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sagr, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in a session titled “Preserving peace in light of the outbreak of the emerging Coruna virus pandemic” at the seventh annual Stockholm Peace and Development Forum, which was held by the Swedish Foreign Ministry and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Tuesday, 12 May 2020. They discussed the opportunities and challenges facing efforts to maintain peace in light of the pandemic.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in a webinar titled “Global Order and International Relations After Covid-19” which was organized by the Asbar International Forum, 20 April 2020
The discussions were focused on the situation in the Middle East and the challenges the region is facing in light of the current situation of the Corona pandemic and the possibility of the European role in bringing views closer
In it Dr. Abdulaziz discussed the current security situation in the Gulf, the situation in Yemen, the developments of the oil market and its importance for regional growth and stability, as well as the potential impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on governments and societies in the Middle East
foreign and defense ministers, senior leaders, and various politicians, military officials and intellectuals from numerous countries. The conference addressed security and international policy issues in addition to a number of developments in global affairs.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in a session titled “Iran in the Middle East: Is Diplomacy the Answer” which was part of the annual Sir Bani Yas Forum, which was organized by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and held in Abu Dhabi from November 15-17, 2019 Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and which included the participation of many foreign ministers from various countries in addition to senior officials, politicians and academic experts. The forum aimed to promote reflection and discussion on the region’s most pressing issues.
