On March 30, 2026, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), met with H.E. Mr. Yasunari Morino, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the GRC headquarters in Riyadh to discuss areas of mutual interest and current regional developments.
On March 30, 2026, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received H.E. Mr. Yasunari Morino, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the GRC office in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest and discussed current regional developments, highlighting opportunities for enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the GRC and Japanese institutions. The discussion underscored the importance of continued engagement between research centers and diplomatic missions in fostering mutual understanding and supporting informed policy dialogue.
The meeting reflects the GRC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its international partnerships and contributing to constructive discussions on regional and global affairs.
On March 30, 2026, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), met with H.E. Mr. Ahmed Farooq, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the GRC headquarters in Riyadh to discuss areas of mutual interest and current regional developments.
On March 30, 2026, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received H.E. Mr. Ahmed Farooq, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the GRC headquarters in Riyadh.
The meeting focused on areas of mutual interest and included an exchange of views on current regional developments, with discussions highlighting opportunities for enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the GRC and Pakistani institutions. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued engagement and knowledge exchange in addressing regional challenges and supporting informed policy perspectives.
The meeting reflects the GRC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its international partnerships and fostering constructive dialogue on regional and global issues.
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.
