On November 3, 2025, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), met with H.E. Mr. Heiko Nitzschke, Germany’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at the GRC headquarters in Riyadh to discuss key regional developments and shared areas of interest.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), welcomed H.E. Mr. Heiko Nitzschke, Germany’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at the GRC office in Riyadh on November 3, 2025.
The meeting centered on the latest developments in the Horn of Africa and the wider region. Both sides exchanged views on pressing geopolitical issues and explored avenues for enhanced collaboration. Discussions also highlighted areas of mutual interest, including peacebuilding efforts, regional stability, and the potential for closer engagement between research institutions in the Gulf and Germany.
Dr. Sager emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue and cooperation to address shared challenges, reaffirming the GRC’s commitment to supporting informed policy discussions on regional affairs.
The Gulf region has long stood at the heart of the global energy landscape. As the world accelerates its transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, natural gas has emerged as the pivotal transition fuel, bridging the conventional hydrocarbon era with the future of renewables.
The Gulf region has long stood at the heart of the global energy landscape. As the world accelerates its transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, natural gas has emerged as the pivotal transition fuel, bridging the conventional hydrocarbon era with the future of renewables.
This webinar marks the launch of the new Gulf Research Center (GRC) publication “Natural Gas from the Gulf to the World – Realities & Prospects,” which provides a comprehensive and forward-looking analysis of the Gulf’s expanding role in the global gas market. Drawing on expert insights, the volume examines production capacities, export strategies, infrastructure developments, and the geopolitical and environmental dimensions shaping the industry’s future.
Over the next few decades, natural gas is expected to remain a major player in the global energy mix. It represents a historic opportunity for the Gulf’s gas producers, not only to meet growing global demand but also to reinforce their contribution to sustainable development through cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy solutions.
On October 20th, 2025, the Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels hosted a project workshop of the UCLA Burkle Center and Middle East Council on Global Affairs (MECGA) entitled “Beyond the Great Powers: The Rise of Middle Power Diplomacy in the Middle East.”
The Gulf Research Center (GRC) concluded its week-long Executive Training Program in Geneva, Switzerland, held under the theme “The Role of International Organizations and Multilateral Institutions for Saudi Diplomats.”
The Gulf Research Center organized a roundtable discussion entitled “Saudi-German Relations,” which was attended by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Geza Andreas von Geyr, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, along with his accompanying delegation and a group of experts interested in Saudi-German relations....
