H.E. Dr. Amre Moussa, Chairperson of Interpeace and former Foreign Minister of Egypt and Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, took part in the closed roundtable co-organized by the Gulf Research Center (GRC) and the International Crisis Group on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2026.
H.E. Dr. Amre Moussa, Chairperson of Interpeace, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and former Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, participated in the closed roundtable co-organized by the Gulf Research Center (GRC) and the International Crisis Group on February 13, 2026, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026).
During the discussion, Dr. Moussa presented an Arab perspective on regional security, highlighting the principal challenges facing the Middle East and reviewing recent political and strategic developments. His intervention underscored the importance of inclusive dialogue, diplomatic engagement, and coordinated regional efforts in addressing complex security issues and promoting long-term stability.
His participation contributed to enriching the exchange of views among senior policymakers and experts, reflecting the value of diverse regional perspectives in international security dialogues.
The Gulf Research Center (GRC), in cooperation with the International Crisis Group, co-hosted a closed roundtable luncheon on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026) on February 13, 2026, in Munich, Germany, under the title “Pathways to Peace: The Gulf Countries’ Growing Role in Conflict Resolution.”
On February 13, 2026, the Gulf Research Center (GRC), in partnership with the International Crisis Group, co-hosted and co-organized a closed roundtable luncheon on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026) at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich.
Held under the title “Pathways to Peace: The Gulf Countries’ Growing Role in Conflict Resolution,” the roundtable convened a distinguished group of senior policymakers, regional leaders, and international officials, including:
H.R.H. Prince Turki Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Chairman of the Board, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
H.E. Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Republic of Yemen
H.E. Dr. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq
H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid AlZayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Bahrain
H.E. Mr. Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Council of Ministers and Envoy for Climate, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
H.E. Mr. David van Weel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of the Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council
H.E. Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
H.E. Mr. Luigi Di Maio, European Union Special Representative for the Gulf (EUSR)
H.E. Mr. Alexandre Fasel, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Swiss Confederation
H.E. Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Qatar
H.E. Ms. Manal Radwan, Minister Plenipotentiary and Senior Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tobias Tunkel, Director for the Near and Middle East and North Africa, German Federal Foreign Office
They were joined by additional senior officials and high-level experts from across the region and beyond.
The discussion explored Gulf perspectives on regional security, examining the region’s evolving approaches to crisis management, mediation, and diplomatic engagement. Participants reflected on the incentives, motivations, and structural limitations influencing Gulf mediation efforts, while also highlighting the distinctive characteristics of Gulf diplomatic practice at a time when the region’s role within the international system is undergoing notable transformation.
The roundtable underscored the growing importance of Gulf diplomatic initiatives in contributing to conflict resolution and emphasized the value of sustained dialogue between regional and international stakeholders in advancing peace and stability.
The defense sectors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including aviation and aerospace, are undergoing a significant transformation driven by strategic national visions, technological innovation, and increasing regional security demands. Both countries are focused on diversifying their economies, achieving defense self-reliance, and advancing indigenous capabilities through investments in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyber security, and space technologies.
The Gulf Research Center is pleased to announce that its Annual Report has now been published. The report highlights the Center’s key activities, research outputs, and engagements over the past year, reflecting its continued commitment to advancing policy-relevant research on Gulf affairs.
