Participations
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.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in the 2019 Paris Peace Forum on Tuesday, November 12th, which was inaugurated by the French President Emmanuel Macron with the participation of many heads of state and government. He participated in a session entitled “Bridging the Gulf: Imaging New Mechanisms to Avert a War in the Middle East.” The session aimed to find mechanisms to bring key actors together in a comprehensive process aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, opening channels of communication, and engaging in dialogue on various issues. It also discussed potential long-term security arrangements that could stabilize the region.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in the “Core Group” meeting of the Munich Security Conference on 27 October in Cairo, which was sponsored by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and with the participation of international dignitaries. The conference discussed the political and security dynamics in the Middle East and Africa including regional security cooperation.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated in the 15th Regional Security Summit (Manama Dialogue 2019) held in the Kingdom of Bahrain November 22-24, 2019, which was organized by Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) to discuss security challenges in the Middle East, including regional competition and cooperation, US policy and coalition relations, maritime security, conflicts and diplomacy, regional security, and other political issues. Participants included ministers, senior government officials, and experts from all over the world in various political, security and defense fields.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, spoke at the 21st Arab-German Business Forum organized by the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and held in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Sager spoke about the political and economic challenges and the perspectives of Arab-German cooperation. The event was attended by more than 600 participants representing the government and the business sector. The partner country was Kuwait with H.E. Shaikh Jabir Al-Mubarak Al Hamad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait providing a keynote address.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center and Dr. Christian Koch, Director of the GRC Foundation, participated in the workshop on “The Emerging Global Role of the Arab Gulf States” organized by the Dubai Public Policy Research Centre (B’huth) in London. Dr. Koch also spoke in the second panel of the meeting on the “Rise of Asia and Russia’s Return.”
Gulf Research Center Chairman, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, participated in the 2018 USA-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Strategic Track II Dialogue, which took place in Annecy, France. He spoke during the panel entitled, “The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Security Cooperation.
