Ostour 21 Now AvailableOstour 21 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/ostour-21-now-available.aspx9/11/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>Issue 21 of the biannual peer-reviewed journal Ostour has been published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. </p><br/>
Siyasat Arabiya 66 Now AvailableSiyasat Arabiya 66 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/siyasat-arabiya-66-now-available.aspx9/1/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 66th issue of the bimonthly peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal, <em>Siyasat Arabiya</em>.</p><br/>
Tabayyun 49 Now AvailableTabayyun 49 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/tabayyun-issue49-published.aspx8/24/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published issue 49 of the peer-reviewed journal <em>Tabayyun: Philosophical Studies and Critical Theories</em>. </p><br/>
Siyasat Arabiya and Middle East Law & Governance: Special Issue on Quantitative Methods in the Political Science of the Arab Region Call for PapersSiyasat Arabiya and Middle East Law & Governance: Special Issue on Quantitative Methods in the Political Science of the Arab Region Call for Papershttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/call-for-papers-for-special-issue-quantitative-methods-in-the-political-science-of-the-arab-region.aspx8/7/2024 9:00:00 PM<p><em>Siyasat Arabiya</em> and <em>Middle East Law & Governance</em> (<em>MELG</em>) are pleased to announce this call for papers for dual special issues on quantitative methods in the political science of the Arab region. Over the course of two decades, there has been a dramatic rise in quantitative studies published in leading English-language political science journals.<br/></p>
Omran 49 Now AvailableOmran 49 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/omran-49-now-available.aspx8/4/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 49<sup>th</sup> issue (Summer 2024) of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal <em>Omran</em>, dedicated to the social sciences.<br/></p>
Siyasat Arabiya 64-65 Now AvailableSiyasat Arabiya 64-65 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/siyasat-arabiya-64-65-now-available.aspx7/3/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 64<span data-tooltip-content="#tooltip_content2">th</span> and 65<span data-tooltip-content="#tooltip_content2">th</span> issue of the bimonthly peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal, Siyasat Arabiya.</p> <br/>
International Winter School Submission Deadline Extended until 20 August 2024International Winter School Submission Deadline Extended until 20 August 2024https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/International-winter-school-submission-deadline-extended-until-20-August-2024.aspx6/30/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies has extended the deadline to submit applications for the sixth round of its International Winter School (IWS) on “Media in Wartime” until 20 August 2024.<br/></p>
2024 Annual Conference on Arab Migration2024 Annual Conference on Arab Migrationhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/2024-annual-conference-on-arab-migration.aspx6/22/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The 2024 Annual Conference on Arab Migration, organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in Paris, in collaboration with the European Mediterranean Institute and the Committee for Euro-Mediterranean Studies, will take place on Thursday, 27 June at the House of Latin America, Paris, for a full day of study.<br/></p>
Al-Muntaqa Special Issue on the Genocide in Gaza Now AvailableAl-Muntaqa Special Issue on the Genocide in Gaza Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/al-muntaqa-special-issue-on-the-genocide-in-gaza-now-available.aspx6/9/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published Issue 15 (January/February 2024) of the peer-reviewed journal Al-Muntaqa: New Perspectives on Arab Studies. The special issue titled “Genocide in Gaza: The Ongoing Nakba” features nine articles analysing various aspects of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.<br/></p>
Extension of Submission Deadline for the 2025 “Annual Palestine Forum”Extension of Submission Deadline for the 2025 “Annual Palestine Forum”https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/extension-of-submission-deadline-for-the-2025-annual-palestine-forum.aspx5/31/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>​The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies are extending the deadline to submit applications to participate in third round of the Annual Palestine Forum until 30 June 2024.<br/></p>
Issue 8 of Hikama Now AvailableIssue 8 of Hikama Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/issue-8-of-hikama-now-available.aspx5/27/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the eighth issue (Spring 2024), of Hikama, the biannual peer-reviewed public administration and public policy journal.<br/></p>
Tabayyun 48 Now AvailableTabayyun 48 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/tabayyun-48-now-available.aspx5/22/2024 9:00:00 PM<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The 48</span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; vertical-align: baseline; top: -0.5em;">th</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> issue of Tabayyun</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> has been published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. </span><br/></p>
Omran 48 Now AvailableOmran 48 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/omran-48-now-available.aspx5/11/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 48th issue (Spring 2024) of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal Omran, dedicated to the social sciences.<br/></p>
Press Release: Launch of Syrian Memory Press Release: Launch of Syrian Memory https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/press-release-launch-of-syrian-memory.aspx5/5/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies has launched syrianmemory.org, a digital archive documenting the events of the Syrian revolution on Monday, 6 May 2024 in Doha. The website hosts a comprehensive database equipped with specialized search engines that serves as an archive for research linked to the Syrian revolution.<br/></p>
Launch of Syrian Memory: A Digital Archive Documenting Events since the Outbreak of the Syrian RevolutionLaunch of Syrian Memory: A Digital Archive Documenting Events since the Outbreak of the Syrian Revolutionhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/launch-of-syrian-memory-digital-archive.aspx4/30/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On Monday, 6 May 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies is launching the Syrian Memory platform, a digital archive created to document events in Syria since the outbreak of the revolution in March 2011.<br/></p>
Conference on Institutions and Development in Arab Countries to Convene in DohaConference on Institutions and Development in Arab Countries to Convene in Dohahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/conference-on-institutions-and-development-in-arab-countries-to-convene-in-doha.aspx4/23/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>Doha, Qatar – April 24, 2024 – The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, in partnership with the Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait, will host a conference titled "Institutions and Development in Arab Countries: Challenges and Opportunities." The conference will commence on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Arab Center's headquarters in Doha.<br/></p>
Istishraf 8 Now AvailableIstishraf 8 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/istishraf-8-now-available.aspx4/17/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published their eighth yearbook, <em><a href="/en/News/Pages/istishraf-8-now-available.aspx">Istishraf</a></em>.<br/></p><br/>
Siyasat Arabiya 63 Now AvailableSiyasat Arabiya 63 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/siyasat-arabiya-63-now-available.aspx4/10/2024 9:00:00 PM<p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 63rd issue of the bimonthly peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal, Siyasat Arabiya.</span></span><br/></p>
Ostour 20 Now AvailableOstour 20 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/ostour-issue-20-published.aspx3/19/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>Issue 20 of the biannual peer-reviewed journal Ostour has been published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies<br/></p>
fourth arab graduate students conference closes in dohafourth arab graduate students conference closes in dohahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/fourth-arab-graduate-students-conference-closes-in-doha.aspx3/4/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On Monday, 4 March 2024, the fourth Arab Graduate Students Conference at the Arab Center in Doha, concluded. This year, 67 researchers in the fields of social sciences and humanities at Western universities participated in the conference. Researchers presented their papers based on their doctoral theses, and the participants received comments from academics specialized in various fields of their research.<br/></p>
Azmi Bishara Lecture “The Palestine Question, Anti-Semitism and the New McCarthyism” at the Arab Graduate Students ConferenceAzmi Bishara Lecture “The Palestine Question, Anti-Semitism and the New McCarthyism” at the Arab Graduate Students Conferencehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/azmi-bishara-lecture-palestine-question-anti-semitism-new-mccarthyism-at-arab-graduate-students-conf.aspx3/2/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The fourth ACRPS Conference for Arab Graduate Students in Western Universities launched on Saturday, 2 March 2024. Azmi Bishara, General Director of the Arab Center, delivered the opening lecture, “The Question of Palestine, Anti-Semitism, and the New McCarthyism”<br/></p>
Fourth Arab Graduate Students Conference Opens in DohaFourth Arab Graduate Students Conference Opens in Dohahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/2024-arab-graduate-students-conference-first-day.aspx3/1/2024 9:00:00 PM<span style="font-size: 17px;"></span><p style="font-size: 16px;">On Saturday 2 March 2024, the fourth Arab Graduate Students Conference (AGSC), held by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, was launched at the Center’s headquarters in Doha. This year, 67 researchers who are completing or have recently completed their doctoral studies in social sciences and humanities at Western universities have been selected to participate in the conference.</p><p style="font-size: 16px;">The conference began with opening remarks by Dr. Ayat Hamdan, ACRPS Researcher, Editorial Manager of the Ostour Journal for Historical Studies, and the Coordinator of the AGSC. This was followed by the opening lecture titled “The Palestine Question, Anti-Semitism and the New McCarthyism” delivered by Azmi Bishara, General Director of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies.<br/></p>
67 PhD Students and Recent Graduates to Discuss their Research at the Arab Graduate Students Conference67 PhD Students and Recent Graduates to Discuss their Research at the Arab Graduate Students Conferencehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/67-phd-students-and-recent-graduates-to-discuss-their-research-at-the-agsc.aspx2/27/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On Saturday, 2 March 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will launch the fourth round of the <a href="/en/events/conference-for-arab-graduate-students-in-western-universities/pages/index.aspx">Arab Graduate Students Conference</a> in Doha. The event, which welcomes research from a wide range of disciplines within the social sciences and humanities, will continue until 4 March.<br/></p>
Tabayyun 47 Now AvailableTabayyun 47 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/tabayyun-47-now-available.aspx2/20/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The 47th issue of Tabayyun has been published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.<br/></p>
Symposium on the Palestinian National Project following the War on Gaza Rounds Off Annual Palestine ForumSymposium on the Palestinian National Project following the War on Gaza Rounds Off Annual Palestine Forumhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/symposium-on-palestinian-national-project-at-Palestine-forum-2024.aspx2/11/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>Monday, 12 February 2024, rounded off the second Annual Palestine Forum, organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies. The last symposium, “The Repercussions of the War on Gaza: Insights into the Palestinian National Project,” was chaired by Laila Farsakh, Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, and included presentations by Mustafa Barghouti, Ahmed Ghoneim, Adeeb Ziadeh, and Mueen Al-Taher on their ideas about the state of the Palestinian national project.<br/></p>
Symposium on the Future of Hamas in the Aftermath of the War on GazaSymposium on the Future of Hamas in the Aftermath of the War on Gazahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/symposium-on-hamas-in-the-aftermath-of-the-war-on-gaza-at-palestine-forum-2024.aspx2/11/2024 9:00:00 PM<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">On Monday, 12 February 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies hosted a symposium on “Hamas in the Aftermath of the War on Gaza” as part of the Annual Palestine Forum. Lourdes Habash, Director of the Ibrahim Abu Lughod Institute for International Studies at Birzeit University chaired a panel that included Mouin Rabbani, Leila Seurat, and Tarek Hammoud.</span><br/></p>
Conclusion of the Annual Palestine Forum 2024Conclusion of the Annual Palestine Forum 2024https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/annual-palestine-forum-2024-third-day.aspx2/11/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The last day of the 2024 Annual Palestine Forum, 12 February 2024, included 21 presentations and two symposiums. The first session of the forum’s third day covered three main themes: “Global Reverberations of Palestine: Intellectual Thoughts and Solidarity”, “Refugees and Present Absentees: Memory and Space”, and “Palestinian Society: Belonging and Agency”<br/></p>
Symposium on Reconstruction Challenges in Gaza at the Annual Palestine ForumSymposium on Reconstruction Challenges in Gaza at the Annual Palestine Forumhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/symposium-on-gaza-reconstruction-in-the-annual-palestine-forum-2024.aspx2/10/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On Sunday, 11 February 2024, the second day of the Annual Palestine Forum, organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies, ended with the symposium, “The Israeli War on Gaza: Reconstruction Challenges”, moderated by Mohammed Abu-Nimer, the Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution at American University, Washington, DC. The panel included presentations from Ghassan El Kahlout, Ghassan Abu Sitta, and Ali Al-Za’tari.<br/></p>
Annual Palestine Forum Symposium on The War on Gaza in Western and Arab MediaAnnual Palestine Forum Symposium on The War on Gaza in Western and Arab Mediahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/symposium-on-the-war-on-gaza-in-the-media-palestine-forum-2024.aspx2/10/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On 11 February 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies hosted the symposium “The War on Gaza in Western and Arab Media”, as part of the Second Annual Palestine Forum. Moderated by Muzna Shihabi, Development and Communications expert at the Arab Center, Paris, the panel featured presentations from Yara Hawari, Co-Director of Al-Shabaka, The Palestinian Policy Network; Ben White, Founding Executive Director of The Britain Palestine Media Centre; Yousef Munayyer, Head of the Palestine/Israel Program and Senior Fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC, and Wael Abdelal, Assistant Professor of Media and Mass Communication at Qatar University<br/></p>
Azmi Bishara's Opening Public Lecture at the 2024 Annual Palestine Forum - Full TextAzmi Bishara's Opening Public Lecture at the 2024 Annual Palestine Forum - Full Texthttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/azmi-bishara-keynote-lecture-2nd-annual-palestine-forum-full-text.aspx2/10/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On 10 February 2024, Azmi Bishara, General Director of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS), delivered the keynote lecture of the Second Annual Palestine Forum, organized by the ACRPS and the Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) in Doha. Find here the Lecture full text.<br/></p>
Symposium on Arab and International Responses to the Israeli War on Gaza and Day Two of the Annual Palestine ForumSymposium on Arab and International Responses to the Israeli War on Gaza and Day Two of the Annual Palestine Forumhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/2024-annual-palestine-forum-day-two.aspx2/10/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On Saturday, 10 February 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies hosted a symposium titled “The Israeli War on Gaza: Unpacking Arab and International Responses,” as part of the Second Annual Palestine Forum.<br/></p>
Azmi Bishara Keynote Lecture at the Second Annual Palestine Forum Azmi Bishara Keynote Lecture at the Second Annual Palestine Forum https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/azmi-bishara-opening-key-notes-of-the-2024-palestine-forum.aspx2/9/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On 10 February 2024, Azmi Bishara, General Director of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS), delivered the keynote lecture of the Second Annual Palestine Forum, organized by the ACRPS and the Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) in Doha.<br/></p>
Arab Center and the Institute for Palestine Studies Launch the Second Annual Palestine ForumArab Center and the Institute for Palestine Studies Launch the Second Annual Palestine Forumhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/arab-center-and-the-institute-for-palestine-studies-launch-the-second-annual-palestine-forum-.aspx2/9/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>​On Saturday, 10 February 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies launched the Second Annual Palestine Forum in Doha. This year, approximately 70 peer-reviewed academic papers, selected from among 520 applications, will be presented in specialized sessions in four parallel tracks, in addition to several symposia. The Forum represents the world’s most prominent academic event dedicated to the Palestinian cause.<br/></p>
Omran 47 Now AvailableOmran 47 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/omran-47-now-available.aspx2/7/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 47th issue (Winter 2024) of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal Omran, dedicated to the social sciences<br/></p>
Second Annual Palestine Forum Launching in DohaSecond Annual Palestine Forum Launching in Dohahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/second-annual-palestine-forum-launching-in-doha.aspx1/31/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>On Saturday, 10 February 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies will launch their Second the Annual Palestine Forum at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha. The event will run for three days, closing on 12 February.</p><br/>
Siyasat Arabiya 62 Now AvailableSiyasat Arabiya 62 Now Availablehttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/siyasat-arabiya-62-now-available.aspx1/22/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 62nd issue of the bimonthly peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal, Siyasat Arabiya.<br/></p>
The ACRPS Concludes the Fifth International Winter School on “Social Media, Surveillance, and Societies of Control”The ACRPS Concludes the Fifth International Winter School on “Social Media, Surveillance, and Societies of Control”https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/conclusion-of-the-fifth-winter-school-on-social-media-surveillance-and-societies-of-control.aspx1/14/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Fifth round of the ACRPS International Winter School on the theme of “Social Media, Surveillance, and Societies of Control” concluded on 11 January 2024. This year’s IWS, which ran from 6-11 January 2024, looked at social media and surveillance in different regions and examined it in relation to a variety of social and political issues. The second half of the Winter School included two lectures, a workshop, and seven participant presentations.<br/></p>
Call for Applications: ACRPS Iranian Studies Unit Research FellowshipCall for Applications: ACRPS Iranian Studies Unit Research Fellowshiphttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/call-for-applications-acrps-iranian-studies-unit-research-fellowship.aspx1/14/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Iranian Studies Unit of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies invites applications for a Research Fellowship in Iranian studies. The fellowship is for a period of one year, with a possibility of renewal for an additional year.<br/></p>
Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Unit at the ACRPS organizes “The Gulf Novel”Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Unit at the ACRPS organizes “The Gulf Novel”https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/gulf-and-arabian-peninsula-studies-unit-at-the-acrps-organizes-the-gulf-novel-symposium.aspx1/13/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies is organizing an academic symposium titled “The Gulf Novel: Parallel Sociology”<br/></p>
ACRPS Winter School in ProgressACRPS Winter School in Progresshttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/acrps-winter-school-in-progress.aspx1/9/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>Day Two of the Fifth ACRPS International Winter School, “Social Media, Surveillance, and Societies of Control,” began with a lecture by Associate Professor of News, Social Media, and Public Communication at the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, Ahmed Al-Rawi.  </p>
Arab Public Opinion about the Israeli War on GazaArab Public Opinion about the Israeli War on Gazahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/arab-public-opinion-about-the-israeli-war-on-gaza.aspx1/9/2024 9:00:00 PM<div>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies announced the results of the public opinion poll regarding the Israeli war on Gaza on Wednesday 10 January 2024. The poll was carried out on a sample of 8000 respondents (men and women) from 16 Arab countries. The survey questions were selected to determine the opinions of citizens in the Arab region on important topics related to the Israeli war on Gaza.</div><div><br/><br/></div><p> </p>
The ACRPS Launches the Fifth International Winter SchoolThe ACRPS Launches the Fifth International Winter Schoolhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/the-acrps-launches-the-fifth-international-winter-school.aspx1/7/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The ACRPS launched the fifth International Winter School (IWS) on Saturday, 6 January 2024, under the title “Social Media, Surveillance, and Societies of Control.” The Winter School is being held in person from 6-11 January 2024 in the ACRPS Lecture Hall and is being livestreamed on ACRPS social media. In this round, 19 researchers will present their research projects in dedicated sessions, focusing on different aspects of social media and surveillance in different regions and examining it in relation to a variety of social and political issues.<br/></p>
Palestinian and Arab Public Opinion around Israel’s War on GazaPalestinian and Arab Public Opinion around Israel’s War on Gazahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/palestinian-and-arab-public-opinion-on-the-israeli-war-on-gaza.aspx1/6/2024 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will announce the results of the public opinion poll regarding the Israeli war on Gaza on Wednesday 10 January 2024.<br/></p>
International Winter School 2024: Register Now to AttendInternational Winter School 2024: Register Now to Attendhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/international-winter-school-2024-register-now-to-attend.aspx12/25/2023 9:00:00 PM<p>On Saturday, 6 January 2024, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will launch the fifth round of its International Winter School program, addressing the theme of “Social Media, Surveillance, and Societies of Control.” While the lectures and roundtables will be open to the public, the participating researchers will present their research projects in closed sessions, and attendance require prior registration. <br/></p>
Saad Albazei Lecture on the Crisis of Humanities in the GulfSaad Albazei Lecture on the Crisis of Humanities in the Gulfhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/saad-albazei-lecture-on-the-humanities-crisis.aspx12/6/2023 9:00:00 PM<p>The Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies hosted Saad Albazei, a member of its advisory board and Professor of Comparative Studies at King Saud University, as part of its monthly lecture programme. The lecture, titled “Humanities in the Gulf: An Institutional Crisis” was held on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, at the Arab Center, and was introduced by Head of the Unit, Haider Saeed.</p><br/>
Ghassan Abu Sitta Lecture on the Destruction of the Health Sector in GazaGhassan Abu Sitta Lecture on the Destruction of the Health Sector in Gazahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/ghassan-abu-sittah-lecture-on-the-distruction-of-gaza-health-sector.aspx12/5/2023 9:00:00 PM<p>The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies hosted Dr Ghassan Abu Sitta on Tuesday 5 December 2023 in Doha. The Palestinian surgeon and Associate Professor gave a lecture titled “The Destruction of Gaza’s Health Sector: Confronting Devastation and Forced Displacement”, in which he described his experience working in Gaza’s hospitals during the past four wars. The lecture was moderated by the ACRPS Researcher Ahmed Qasem Hussein.</p><br/>
The Ostour Symposium Takes Place on the Final Day of the Gulf Studies ForumThe Ostour Symposium Takes Place on the Final Day of the Gulf Studies Forumhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/ostour-symposium-takes-place-on-the-final-day-of-the-gulf-studies-forum.aspx12/3/2023 9:00:00 PM<p>Monday, 4 December 2023 saw the conclusion of the 10th Annual Gulf Studies Forum in Doha. The Forum was divided into two tracks, one dedicated to relations between the Gulf states and China and one dedicated to the cultural policies of the Gulf states. Corresponding with the Forum, the Ostour Symposium was held on the final day, exploring “Historical Writing in the Gulf Countries”.</p><br/>
The Gulf Studies Forum Continues in DohaThe Gulf Studies Forum Continues in Dohahttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/10th-gulf-studies-forum-2023-day-2.aspx12/2/2023 9:00:00 PM<p>Sunday, 3 December 2023 saw the continuation of the 10<span class="doi-tooltip" data-tooltip-content="#tooltip_content2">th</span> Annual Gulf Studies Forum, convened by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, addressing the topic of “Relations between the Gulf States and China” in its international relations track, and of “Cultural Policies of the Arab Gulf States” in its domestic affairs track. The Arab Center is also holding the <em>Ostour</em> symposium on 4 December 2023, which is set to explore “Historical Writing in the Gulf Countries” over 10 research papers.<br/></p>
Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani Lectures at Gulf Studies ForumMinister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani Lectures at Gulf Studies Forumhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/qatar-minister-of-culture-lecture-at-the-gsf.aspx12/1/2023 9:00:00 PM<p>The 10<span class="doi-tooltip" data-tooltip-content="#tooltip_content2">th</span> Annual Gulf Studies Forum, held by the Arab Center in Doha from 2-4 December 2023, came underway in Doha on Saturday 2 December. At the end of the first day’s proceedings, Minister of Culture of the State of Qatar Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani took part in a dialogue session chaired by Abdulrahman Albaker, collaborating researcher at the ACRPS Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Unit.<br/></p>
Launch of Tenth Annual Gulf Studies ForumLaunch of Tenth Annual Gulf Studies Forumhttps://www.dohainstitute.org/en/News/Pages/10th-gulf-studies-forum-2023-day-1.aspx12/1/2023 9:00:00 PM<p>The 10<span class="doi-tooltip" data-tooltip-content="#tooltip_content2">th</span> Annual Gulf Studies Forum, held by the Arab Center in Doha from 2-4 December 2023, came underway in Doha on Saturday 2 December. This round is organized into two tracks: “Relations between the Gulf States and China: Continuity or Transformation?” and “Cultural Policies of the Arab Gulf States”. Researchers from the Gulf, other Arab states, and beyond will present a total of 38 research papers across 13 sessions, in addition to an opening lecture and a dialogue session with Qatari Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. The forum coincides with <em>Ostour</em>’s symposium titled “Historical Writing in the Gulf Countries”, which will feature ten papers.<br/></p>