The Role of Think Tanks in the Gulf Region: Potential, Challenges and Benefits - Regional Programme Gulf States

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The Role of Think Tanks in the Gulf Region: Potential, Challenges and Benefits

KAS REGIONAL PROGRAM GULF STATES AND TAWASUL HOST THE “FIRST GCC THINK TANK DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE” IN SALALAH, OMAN

Over thirty experts from more than fifteen countries gathered in the southern Omani city of Salalah on July 7, to discuss potentials, challenges and benefits of Think Tanks in the Gulf Region. Among them were members of the Legislative and State Councils, as well as officials from universities, think tanks, media platforms and human rights organizations. Ambassador Luigi Narbone, Head of the EU Delegation to Riyadh was also present. The event was organized by Tawasul under the leadership of Khaled Al Haribi and by KAS Regional Program Gulf-States.

July 11, 2011 Ordering Information

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Discussion about the role of Think Tanks (left to right): Dr. Mashael Al Hajri, Kuwait University, Thomas Birringer, KAS Regional Representative Gulf-States, Dr. Amal van Hees, Director of Bridging the Gulf Foundation, Ahmed Al Mukhaini, independent researcher

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Khaled Al Haribi speaks about his vision for Think Tanks in the region

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Hon. Awadh Bader Al Shanfari, Member of State Council

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Presentation of the outcomes (left to right): Dr. Mehdi Ahmed Jaffar, Vice Chairman of the Environment Society of Oman, Dr. Saad Al Ajmi, Chair of the Advisory Board at International IDEA , Dr. Ibrahim Sharqieh, Deputy Director of Brookings Doha Center