UAE Security Forum
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Feb 21, 2016
UAE Security Forum 2016: Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
More than a hundred leaders from across government, academia, and the private sector gathered for the inaugural UAE Security Forum on February 21 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The forum brought focus to a key topic of global and national security: cybersecurity and the gap that exists in talent needed to maintain sensitive...
Dec 6, 2017
UAESF 2017: Defense Industry and Economic Diversification
The past half century has seen unprecedented modernization and growth among the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which today rank among the world leaders in per capita income. However, GCC leaders recognize that oil resources alone cannot sustain economic prosperity over the long term, and so are seeking to create a diversified private sector that...
Dec 9, 2018
UAE Security Forum 2018: “Yemen after the War: Addressing the Challenges of Peace and Reconstruction”
For the third consecutive year, AGSIW convened the UAE Security Forum, where U.S., UAE, and regional partners gather to find creative solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
Speakers
Dec 12, 2019
UAE Security Forum 2019: Reshaping the Future of the Horn of Africa
For the fourth consecutive year, AGSIW convened the UAE Security Forum, where U.S., UAE, and regional partners gathered to find creative solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
Speakers
Dec 15, 2020 - Dec 17, 2020
UAE Security Forum 2020: Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies
Since its launch in 2016, the UAE Security Forum has played a vital role as a venue where U.S. and regional partners gather to find creative solutions to some of their most pressing common challenges.
Dec 7, 2021 - Dec 9, 2021
UAE Security Forum 2021: U.S.-Gulf Relations in a Changing Region
From December 7-9, UAESF 2021 assessed geopolitical trends in the region.
Nov 17, 2022
UAE Security Forum 2022: Expanding Regional Partnerships for Security and Prosperity
AGSIW convened the 2022 UAE Security Forum on November 17, where U.S., UAE, and regional partners gathered to find creative solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
Previous Reports
Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap: A Scene Setter for UAESF 2016
In the Gulf Arab states, cyberattacks targeting key installations cost an estimated $1 billion annually.
UAE Security Forum 2017: Defense Industry and Economic Diversification
On December 6, 2017, the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington partnered with Raytheon to host the second annual UAE Security Forum.
UAE Security Forum 2018: “Yemen after the War: Addressing the Challenges of Peace and Reconstruction”
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2018, “Yemen after the War: Addressing the Challenges of Peace and Reconstruction,” held on December 9, 2018 in Abu Dhabi.
UAE Security Forum 2019: Reshaping the Future of the Horn of Africa
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2019, “Reshaping the Future of the Horn of Africa,” held on December 12, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Event Report – UAE Security Forum 2020: Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2020, “Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies,” held December 15-17, 2020 virtually.
Event Report – UAE Security Forum 2021: U.S.-Gulf Relations in a Changing Region
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2021, “U.S.-Gulf Relations in a Changing Region,” held December 7-9, 2021 virtually.
Event Report – UAE Security Forum 2022: Expanding Regional Partnerships for Security and Prosperity
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2022, “Expanding Regional Partnerships for Security and Prosperity,” held on November 17, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
