United Arab Emirates
Jul 3, 2024
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expands Access to Literature
Abu Dhabi’s 33rd international book fair offered free access to hundreds of thousands of visitors, bridging literature and visual arts.

Jun 24, 2024
Roundtable With Ambassador Martina Strong
On June 21, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Ambassador Martina Strong.

Jun 20, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s and the UAE’s Quest for African Critical Minerals
Saudi and Emirati efforts to expand the countries’ presence in Africa’s critical mineral industry bring the potential for both economic collaboration and geopolitical tension with China.

Jun 11, 2024
AI, Advanced Technology the Focus of Tahnoun Visit
UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan’s recent visit to the United States underscores nascent U.S. success in persuading the UAE of the benefits of partnership and access to advanced technology and the risks of sticking with legacy Chinese tech partnerships.

Jun 4, 2024
Urban Imaginaries and Lived Realities in “The Idealised City”
Italian artist Filippo Minelli challenges notions of authenticity in a globalized world, taking Dubai as his subject.

Apr 11, 2024
The Fluid Gulf: Framing Multicultural Heritage Through Film
On April 11, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute co-hosted a discussion on film in the Gulf.

Apr 9, 2024
Rise of Captagon Trafficking in the Gulf
As Syria’s reintegration into the region continues, a holistic, long-term approach is needed to tackle the Captagon crisis plaguing the Middle East.

Mar 27, 2024
A Masterpiece Without an Audience: Khalid Al Siddiq and the Gulf’s First Narrative Feature Film
Despite its groundbreaking legacy, today, “Bas ya Bahar” cannot be easily viewed in its full visual glory.
