Culture
Narrative Lens: Remaking Space and Photographic Possibilities
On December 18, AGSI hosted a unique event to close the exhibition “Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene.”
UAE Space Ambitions: Building the Space Industrial Base
On March 25, AGSI will host a discussion on UAE space development.
Iran War: Gulf Unity, Economic Shocks, and Regime Scenarios
After a massive U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, AGSI explores scenarios for the future of Iran and implications for broader Gulf security.
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Beyond the Cube: Rethinking Urban Ambition in Riyadh
If the first phase of Vision 2030 was designed to capture imagination and reposition the kingdom globally, the next phase may focus on livability and affordability.
The UAE’s Pitch for Cricket
Cricket has become a key part of the United Arab Emirates’ multipolar approach to sports investment, where franchise ownership, player markets, and transnational capital converge to support economic diversification and power projection.
The Architecture of Iran’s Digital Repression
The Iranian regime’s internet censorship and shutdowns function as comprehensive weapons of political warfare, designed to isolate, demoralize, and ultimately suppress dissent.
Abu Dhabi’s Big Bid on Culture
Alongside its bid to become a regional and global economic powerhouse, the UAE capital is also rising as a new global capital for culture.
Jun 26, 2025
Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene
On June 26, AGSI opened a photography exhibition showcasing the work of 15 contemporary photographers from across the Gulf.
May 27, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Sports Ambitions: Diversification and Sustainability?
On May 27, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's investment in sports.
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Apr 29, 2025
AGSI x Culture Summit: A New World History: Nonhuman Perspectives in Gulf Art
On April 29, AGSI convened a session on alternative histories in art at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.
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Exploring Oman’s History, Culture, and Cuisine: A Conversation With Chef Dina Macki
In her latest book, Bahari, meaning “ocean” in Swahili, chef Dina Macki embarks on a culinary exploration of the rich flavors and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal. An Omani Zanzibari chef who...
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Dec 3, 2024
Book Talk: The Development of An Art History in the UAE
On December 3, AGSIW hosted a discussion on contemporary art in the United Arab Emirates.
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Mar 25, 2026
9:30am - 11:00am
UAE Space Ambitions: Building the Space Industrial Base
On March 25, AGSI will host a discussion on UAE space development.
Mar 18, 2026
In Its Conflict With the United States and Israel, Does Escalation Favor Iran?
On March 18, AGSI hosted a discussion on the escalation of the Iran war.
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Mar 17, 2026
Investing Through Uncertainty: Capital, Technology, and the Future of Gulf Markets
On March 17, AGSI hosted a discussion on Gulf economic advancement.
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Mar 11, 2026
Shockwaves From Iran: Implications for Energy Markets and the Global Economy
On March 11, AGSI hosted a discussion on global energy and economic market volatility.
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Mar 5, 2026
Caught in the Crossfire: Iraq and the Expanding Regional War
On March 5, AGSI hosted a discussion on Iraq's internal and external challenges in navigating the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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Mar 2, 2026
After the Shock: Implications of the U.S.–Israeli Strikes and Iran’s Leadership Transition
On March 2, AGSI hosted a discussion on the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Millennial Gulf
View AllAmmar Alsabban: Superman With a Saudi Accent
With passions as diverse as puppetry, podcasting, and superheroes, Ammar Alsabban is redefining the creative limits of Saudi identity.
