Bridging the Gulf Series
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In this webinar series, we invite experts, some of whom are native to the region itself, to shed light on the history, politics and culture of the Gulf states. More than fun facts, the series will provide a refreshing perspective of the changes in these societies.
Session 6: The UAE: Federation, the Dubai Model and Abu Dhabi Leadership
Did you know that the UAE is a federation of seven emirates which are governed by six ruling…
Session 5: The Omani Odyssey: Renaissance, Modernisation and Unfolding Futures
Among the Gulf states, did you know that Oman possesses arguably the greatest amount of raw and scenic…
Session 4: Answering the Five “W”s of Kuwaiti Democracy
Did you know that Kuwait began adopting democracy as a system of government since its independence in 1961?…
Session 3: Beyond Oil and Dates: Saudi Arabia’s Past, Transition and Future
The past five years have witnessed tremendous changes in Saudi Arabia affecting the line of royal succession, the…
Session 2: Top 5 Myths about Energy in the Gulf
One of the more enduring myths in the Gulf is that oil is so plentiful – every household…
Session 1: Politics, Energy, and Opposition in the Gulf: What You Need to Know
The Arab states of the Persian Gulf (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman) are global…