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.
The delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Herbert Scheibner, President of the European Institute for Counter Terrorism and Conflict Prevention, and included H.E. Mr. Oskar Wüstinger, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with their accompanying colleagues. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on areas of mutual interest, discussing opportunities for dialogue and cooperation in fields related to security studies, counterterrorism, conflict prevention, and policy research. The discussions emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional engagement and fostering knowledge exchange between research centers and international partners. The meeting reflected the GRC’s continued commitment to expanding its international partnerships and supporting informed dialogue on regional and global challenges.
On December 4, 2025, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received a distinguished delegation from the Italian Carabinieri Corps at the GRC headquarters in Riyadh. The delegation was led by H.E. Lieutenant General Marco Minicucci, Deputy Commander General of the Carabinieri, and accompanied by H.E. Mr. Carlo Baldocci, Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with senior officials from the Carabinieri.
The meeting focused on regional developments related to security affairs, with both sides engaging in discussions on shared strategic concerns and the evolving security landscape in the Gulf region. Participants explored opportunities to expand cooperation and strengthen the exchange of expertise and knowledge between the GRC and the Carabinieri.
The discussions highlighted the mutual interest of Saudi Arabia and Italy in promoting security collaboration, enhancing institutional dialogue, and supporting efforts aimed at stability and capacity-building across the region. The visit underscored the importance of sustained engagement between research institutions and security bodies in addressing complex security challenges.
On December 2, 2025, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), received Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar, President of the National Defence University (NDU) in Pakistan, at the GRC office in Riyadh.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest, including prospects for strengthening cooperation between the GRC and the NDU. Discussions touched on shared priorities related to regional developments, strategic studies, research collaboration, and the potential for future joint initiatives.
Both sides underscored the importance of continued dialogue and engagement between research institutions in the Gulf and Pakistan to support deeper understanding, academic exchange, and the development of informed policy perspectives.
