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Decentralisation, Economic Diversification, and Employment Generation in the Omani Governorates

Forum to discuss decentralisation reforms under Oman Vision 2040 in Muscat

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Smart Investment Gateway held a forum on "Decentralisation and its Role in Economic Diversification and Employment Generation in the Omani Governorates" in Muscat, Oman. Hosted by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event discussed how Germany's federal system could serve as a model for Oman's ambitious reforms under the Sultanate's Vision 2040.

Nicolas Reeves
November 28, 2024
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Gulf-Asia Cooperation: Prospects, Challenges and Implications for Europe

Panel Discussion in Bahrain

The Regional Programme Gulf States and DERASAT convened a panel discussion to launch a KAS publication on 20 November 2024 in Bahrain. Senior experts discussed the deepening economic and strategic ties between the Gulf and Asia, with opening remarks stressing their growing importance for Europe’s future engagement.

Marah Jamous
November 24, 2024
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Young Parliamentarians Programme

Parliamentary processes, representative governance, and civic engagement in Bahrain

In the context of the Young Parliamentarians programme, Bahraini youth explored parliamentary processes, representative governance, and civic engagement through lectures, interactive roundtables, and a policy-making simulation. The programme culminated in a final presentation at the Shura Council to showcase these young leaders' proposals, leadership, and impact on Bahraini public policy.

Marah Jamous
September 10, 2024
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The Gulf, Europe, and the New Geopolitics: Listening to the Region

Dialogue Programmes in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

At a critical juncture in Gulf-European relations, the KAS Regional Programme Gulf States and Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) undertook two delegation visits to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to raise awareness and solicit ideas for an upcoming dialogue on shared geopolitical challenges between the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Europe. During these trips, KAS and GCSP employed a “listening first” approach centred on understanding what interlocutors in Saudi Arabia and the UAE deemed to constitute the issues, challenges, and opportunities ripe for closer cooperation between Europe and the GCC.

Nicolas Reeves
July 1, 2024
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GCC-German Young Leaders Forum

A Side-event of the 6th German-Arab Gulf Dialogue on Security and Cooperation

On the sidelines of the annual German-Arab Gulf Dialogue on Security and Cooperation from 10-11 June in Berlin, over 50 participants from all six GCC countries and Germany convened for the second GCC-German Young Leaders Forum. The Forum gave the next generation of European and Gulf leaders the opportunity to voice their perspectives towards topics of importance to relations between the two regions.

Nicolas Reeves
June 17, 2024
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Learning from the German Experience: Dealing with Challenges to Homeland Security

Dialogue Programme for Gulf Security Experts in Berlin

Technological advances, unprecedented population movements, and the spread of extremist ideologies have compounded the challenges countries must address to guarantee safety and security within their borders. At the same time, the cross-border nature of these threats produces a dynamic whereby states around the world face similar security threats, rendering exchanges of experiences and lessons learned all the more beneficial. From 11-14 June, KAS organised such an exchange for young security experts from the Gulf in Berlin.

Nicolas Reeves
June 17, 2024
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The Government of Yemen in Domestic Politics and International Relations

Expectations, capabilities, and areas for strategic intervention

Over two days of intense discussions, the KAS Regional Programme Gulf States delved into challenges facing the Government of Yemen as it represents the war-torn country on the global stage, cooperates with international donors, manages the national economy, and delivers services to citizens at the local level.

Nicolas Reeves
May 23, 2024
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Action for Climate (A4C)

Simulation Game on Sustainability Policy in Kuwait

Over one and a half days, thought-provoking deliberations and dynamic discussions were held to explore the effects of climate change and propose impactful policies to advance a more sustainable society.

Marah Jamous
May 16, 2024
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Perspectives and Potential Cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Europe

Workshop and high-level meetings in Riyadh

Ahead of the 6th German-Arab Gulf Dialogue on Security and Cooperation in Berlin, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)’s Regional Programme Gulf States and the German-Arab Friendship Association (DAFG) together organised a delegation trip to Saudi Arabia for German researchers and journalists from 6-9 May 2024. The delegation featured some of the biggest voices contributing to German debates on foreign policy and Middle-Eastern affairs, including Daniel Gerlach, Dr Rainer Hermann, Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger, Dr Hanna Notte, Dr Sebastian Sons, Dr Christian Koch, and Christian Gülisch.

Nicolas Reeves
May 12, 2024
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Fireside Chat on Energy, Climate, and Sustainability

Dialogue between experts and practitioners in Riyadh

What about the climate crisis unites young people from Saudi Arabia and Germany, two countries with diametrically opposed approaches to the energy transition? How do definitions of sustainability differ between Riyadh and Berlin? The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)’s Regional Programme Gulf States travelled to Riyadh on 24 April to delve into these questions with young professionals from Saudi Arabia.

Nicolas Reeves
April 29, 2024
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