On January 12, 2026, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), hosted a working dinner in honor of Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to Riyadh.
The gathering offered an opportunity for a constructive exchange of views on regional developments, evolving security dynamics, and areas of mutual interest. Discussions highlighted the importance of dialogue and engagement between research institutions and international security stakeholders in addressing shared challenges and promoting regional stability.
The meeting reflects the GRC’s ongoing commitment to fostering high-level dialogue and strengthening cooperation with international partners on issues related to security, defense, and regional affairs.
On January 12, 2026, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received Dr. Tobias Tunkel, Director for the Near and Middle East and North Africa at the German Federal Foreign Office, at the GRC office in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on regional developments and discussed areas of mutual interest, including geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and prospects for enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the GRC and German institutions.
The discussion underscored the importance of continued engagement between research centers and foreign policy institutions in fostering informed analysis and constructive policy dialogue on regional and international issues.
On January 11, 2026, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received H.E. Mr. Michael Kindsgrab, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the GRC office in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest, with discussions covering regional developments, geopolitical dynamics, and opportunities for enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the GRC and German institutions.
The meeting reflected the GRC’s continued commitment to strengthening engagement with international partners and contributing to informed discussion on regional and global affairs.
On December 18, 2025, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received H.E. Ms. Safia Taleb Al Souhail, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the GRC office in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest, discussing topics related to regional affairs and opportunities for dialogue and cooperation.
The discussion underscored the importance of continued engagement between research institutions and diplomatic missions in fostering mutual understanding and supporting constructive regional relations. The meeting reflects the GRC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening ties with regional partners and contributing to informed dialogue on issues of shared concern.
On December 17, 2025, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received H.E. Sayyid Najib bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the GRC office in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest, with discussions covering regional developments and issues of shared concern. The conversation highlighted the importance of dialogue and cooperation between research institutions and diplomatic missions in supporting informed analysis and regional understanding.
The meeting reaffirmed the GRC’s commitment to fostering constructive engagement with regional partners and contributing to policy-relevant discussions on Gulf and regional affairs.
On December 16, 2025, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received H.E. Mr. Jean-François Guillaume, France’s Special Envoy to Syria, along with his accompanying colleagues, at the GRC office in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest, including regional developments and key issues related to Syria and the broader Middle East. The discussion emphasized the importance of dialogue, policy exchange, and continued engagement between research institutions and diplomatic stakeholders in addressing regional challenges.
The meeting reflects the GRC’s ongoing commitment to fostering constructive dialogue and strengthening cooperation with international partners on issues of regional and global significance.
