Can universities in the Gulf learn from top universities when it comes to area studies – a field that allows countries to draw upon a range of experts to respond to foreign policy events effectively?
Economics
A webinar on how concepts from economics can help analyze the new phenomenon of “cancel culture”, questioning whether it can be seen as a manifestation of mob rule, or a means to hold people accountable.
An article that considers how concepts from economics can help analyze a new ‘cancel culture’ phenomenon.
Family businesses in the Gulf are some of the strongest in the region but their continued success necessitates engaging in a business evolution with innovation and sustainability at its heart.
An article that explores whether there is a health vs. economy trade-off when dealing with Coronavirus.
An article that elaborates as to whether women can be proved better leaders than men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study that aims to build a better understanding of how to promote blockchain adoption in the financial services sector in the GCC region.
Although recognising that predicting consequences of Cornoravirus is difficult at this stage, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that clues exist to potential long-term changes that may take root in wake of the virus.
A number of comments in the regional media were made by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, on how Covid-19 has impacted mobility in the GCC and on the balance in decision making between health and economy.
How can policymakers make calculated decisions between economic and public health interests? Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses what impacts this trade off.