GRC Announcements

It is with great pleasure that we extend this formal invitation to you and your esteemed colleagues to participate in the upcoming 3rd edition of the Gulf In-Depth program, organized by the Gulf Research Center (GRC). The Gulf Research Center (GRC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 3rd edition of the Gulf In-Depth, a week-long intensive executive learning program focused on the strategic aspects of the Arab Gulf. The program will run from October 6 to 10, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Gulf In-Depth program offers a comprehensive exploration of the political, economic, and social dynamics shaping the Gulf region. Tailored for diplomats, business leaders, academics, government officials, and media professionals, the program provides an ideal platform for gaining in-depth insights into the complexities of the Gulf. The fee for the Gulf In-Depth Program is 3,200 USD / 12,000 SAR. To apply for participation, kindly submit a completed online application form to the Gulf Research Center. Please note that the registration deadline is set three months prior to the program commencement. For additional details, we invite you to visit our website: https://programs.grc.net/register-gulf-in-depth/ or refer to the attached brochure. To secure a place in the program, please register via the following link: Brochure.

The Gulf Research Center (GRC) is organizing a webinar on “The Crisis in Gaza and the Challenge of Regional Order in the Middle East” on March 13, 2024, 1:00-3:00 PM (Saudi Arabia time).

Israel’s devastating response to the attacks of October 7 continues unabated, with nearly 30,000 Palestinians having been killed.

While international calls for an immediate comprehensive cease-fire are increasing, there is still no wide international consensus on the way forward.

The longer the crisis continues, the greater the threat of regional escalation and increased extremism.

The Gulf Research Center (GRC) feels it is essential to delve into the complex dynamics surrounding the crisis in Gaza, examining its implications on regional stability and the broader challenges to establishing sustainable peace in the Middle East.

The webinar aims to explore and examine what steps Europe and the GCC states can take to de-escalate the crisis and pave the way for a medium- to long-term political solution. Key aspects to be considered include:

- The parameters for bringing about an immediate ceasefire and alleviating the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

- Steps needed to ensure compliance with international law and international humanitarian standards.

- Examining strategies whereby the United States and Israel can be brought to a broader consensus about the need to stop the violence and engage in a more comprehensive political process.

- Exploring strategies for international diplomacy and conflict resolution both in the crisis and in the context of preventing wider regional escalation.