How will the Gulf respond to the Israeli occupation and what are the implications of this development for the future of the Gulf and the region?
The Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, participated in an interview on “In the Picture” with Abdullah Al-Mudaifer broadcast on Rotana Khalijia.
The Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, participated in an interview with CNN Arabic entitled “Three Options for the Gulf States' Response to Israel’s Attack on Qatar.”
The Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, participated in a news segment on Eastern Television entitled “The Israeli Aggression against Qatar.”
The Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), Dr. Abdulaziz Sager on Al Arabiya: “Netanyahu seeks to derail the two-state solution and displace the population of Gaza, while Washington remains Israel’s primary supporter amid the paralysis of the international community.”
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), participated today, 8 September 2025, in the 2nd Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi, speaking on the panel “Global Gulf: Middle Powers and Mediators.”
The panel explored the growing role of the six GCC states as middle powers and mediators, shaping global debates on economic diversification, technology, conflict resolution, and diplomacy. Dr. Sager highlighted Saudi Arabia’s longstanding role as a trusted mediator in regional disputes, explaining how its efforts have steadily expanded from regional engagements to internationally recognized mediation initiatives. He noted that Saudi diplomacy is now helping to set new benchmarks for global conflict resolution, reflecting the Gulf’s wider capacity to influence both regional stability and international governance frameworks.
To watch the forum’s live stream: https://youtube.com/live/iQ8airB3BTg?si=_LyjYJCscB8sRHfW #HiliForum
