Publications
State Secretary Dr. Ralf Brauksiepe visites Muscat for high-level talks
Meetings at the Ministry of Manpower and with Omani MPs strengthen German-Omani friendship
Dr. Ralf Brauksiepe, Parliamentary Secretary to the German Federal Minis-ter of Labour and Social Affairs, visited the Omani capital last weekend at the invitation of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. The visit at the Ministry of Manpower as well as a lecture and a discussion session with members of the State and Shura Council mainly focused on talks about labour market policy issues. In addition, an exchange with representatives of the Omani civil society contributed to enhancing the German-Omani relations. more…
Awards for civic engagement in the Gulf Region
KAS partner TAWASUL bestows 4th Civil Society Leaders Awards
In the presence of high-ranking representatives of the civil society as well as the public and private sectors, the fourth annual ceremony of the Civil Society Leaders Awards took place on 11 December, 2012. The event was organised by the renowned, independent Omani Think Tank Tawasul, in cooperation with the KAS Regional Programme Gulf States. more…
Young Omani Journalists explore Germany’s Political and Media System
Twelve talented young journalists from the Sultanate of Oman have visited Berlin in early October to attend a Study and Dialogue Programme in the German capital. The goal of the seminar was to foster the participants' journalistic skills and to offer them an insight into Germany's political system and media landscape. The programme was organised by the KAS Team for Interior Programmes and the Regional Programme Gulf States in cooperation with KAS Journalist Academy (JONA). more…
GCC Think Tanks gather in Salalah to discuss their Impact in Societal Development
Tawasul hosts second regional Think Tank Dialogue (“AFKAR2”) in cooperation with KAS Regional Programme Gulf States
Think Tanks from all GCC states gathered in Salalah on July 7 for the second time to discuss their role within the region’s societies. AFKAR2 is the continuation of last year’s event, which was the first of its kind in the Gulf region. The dialogue is a one-day seminar which aims at strengthening the effectiveness and impact of research institutes. Its objective is to extend the existing framework of action and the level of cooperation among Think Tanks and with the various stakeholders. more…
EU project launched in Rome
SHARAKA – Enhancing Understanding and Cooperation in EU-GCC Relations
KAS Regional Programme Gulf States partners with European and Gulf organisations and research centres to implement activities in both regions more…
