The privilege of experiencing other cultures

“Quadriga” host Ali Aslan speaks in Oman about the role of media in intercultural dialogue.

As a nation of merchants and seafarers, Oman has developed a tradition of cultural openness and religious tolerance. In the Middle East, the country serves as a prime example of peaceful co-existence between different religions and cultures. With 90% of its population being Muslim, Oman has also become home of growing communities of Christians, Buddhists, Hindus and others, especially due to the influx of migrant workers from East and West.

“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”

Kuwaitis diskutieren die Rolle der Medien im interreligiösen Dialog mit dem renommierten Journalist Ali Aslan

At the Al Duaij Family Diwan, Kuwaitis discuss the role of media in interreligious dialogue with the renowned German journalist and “Quadriga” host Mr Ali Aslan.

"Der Höhepunkt des Umbruchs in Nordafrika ist noch nicht erreicht"

Fachkonferenz zu den Herausforderungen des Arabischen Frühlings im Nahen Osten und in Nordafrika

Der politische Islam ist längst in Deutschland angekommen. Darauf machte Thomas Volk, Koordinator Islam und Religionsdialog der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, bei der Fachkonferenz zu den Umbrüchen im Nahen Osten und in Nordafrika aufmerksam und verwies in dem Zusammenhang auf die Entstehung neo-salafistischer Jugendbewegungen in Deutschland. Die Konferenz nahm die Entwicklungen nach dem Arabischen Frühling vor drei Jahren in den Blick und stellte sie in den Kontext zu Deutschland und Europa.

Tis early practice only makes the master: becoming a journalist means taking responsibility

Workshop on Investigative Journalism and E-publishing for Young Omani Journalists

Exploring in depth, uncovering irregularities, bringing deficiencies to the light – investigative journalism plays an essential role in the public debate. Media thereby build the bridge between society and politics. To make young Omani journalism students from the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) familiar with critical questioning and examining was the aim of the six-day workshop which took place in Muscat, March 13-18, 2014.

“Der Aufbau eines Landes erfordert aufgeklärte Bürger”

Nachwuchsjournalisten zu Besuch bei Al Roya

Ein Besuch der omanischen Tageszeitung Al Roya – das war für viele Studenten der Höhepunkt am vierten Tag des Journalisten-Workshops. Die Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), der Cultural Club und die KAS veranstalten gemeinsam ein sechstägiges Seminar zu investigativer Berichterstattung und E-Publishing auf dem SQU-Campus.

"Angehende Journalisten tragen gesellschaftliche Verantwortung"

Journalisten-Workshop in Oman feiert Auftakt unter Teilnahme von Botschafter Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz, Dr. Abdullah Al Kindi, Dekan des College of Arts and Human Sciences (SQU) und Dr. Obaid Al Shaqsi, Leiter der Medienfakultät (SQU).

Saudi women are climbing the career ladder

A cross-regional dialogue on economic growth

Is it possible for women to advance professionally and pursue a successful career in a country which even prevents them from driving? By organising a side event of the Jeddah Economic Forum 2014, the KAS Regional Office Gulf States looked behind the scenes of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and revealed that unseen by the world, Saudi business women emancipate themselves in this patriarchal society.

Young Omani entrepreneurs inspired by Germany’s economic model

Due to decreasing oil reserves and the increasing population, Oman focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a key role in reducing the economic dependence on oil and can pave the way for the integration of young Omanis into the labour market. Thus the question is: How can young Omanis find their way into freelance self-employment and which are the best methods to encourage these enterprises? Economic expert Guido Zakrzewski spoke about this topic during the sixth SME-Conference in Muscat and showcased the promotion of SMEs in Germany.

Qatar between Marketing and Realpolitik

A Smart Business Model for a Micro-State?

Qatar remains a vulnerable micro-state wedged between its large neighbours, Saudi Arabia and Iran. In the long-term this cannot be gilded by its smart advertising strategy. Long-term success can only be achieved with a labour market that is not dependent on gas revenues and a qualified local workforce that will remain in the countryeven in the event of a crisis.

Europe, the Levant and the Gulf States – Chances for Triangular Cooperation

Reconsidering Strategic Interests in the Middle East

Shortly before Christmas, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung invited academics, experts and decision-makers from the three regions to discuss the current priority issues of the Middle East during a multiday symposium, held at the Dead Sea, Jordan.