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The Bussola Institute is an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental research institute, established as a bridge to provide better understanding and greater cooperation between the countries of the Gulf and the European Union.
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Latest Events
15
June 2022 - Wednesday
Economics & Technology
The Future of Work – The impact of technology and artificial intelligence
27
April 2022 - Wednesday
Politics & Security
Support for Education in Conflict Zones – Focus on the War in Ukraine
19
February 2022 - Saturday
Cultural & Social
QUDWA-PISA Forum: "Preparing students to live in an interconnected world”
Latest Publications
Economics & Technology, Politics & Security
REROUTING EU-GULF TIES VIA PLURILATERAL COLLABORATION WITH ASIA
As the European Union (EU) and the Gulf countries explore innovative ideas to revitalise their partnership, these blocs and their members could benefit by...Read more
March 16, 2022 - Dr. Narayanappa Janardhan
Cultural & Social
REPORT: ACCELERATING THE TRANSFORMATION - TECHNOLOGY, COVID AND THE FUTURE OF WORK
Over recent years, countries in Europe and the Gulf have been grappling with restructuring their economies to provide appropriate employment opportunities for...Read more
March 9, 2022 - Bussola Institute
Politics & Security
REPORT: IRAN’S REGIONAL INFLUENCE AND ILLICIT ARMS
On 8 April 2021, the Bussola Institute, in partnership with the Atlantic Council, hosted a webinar addressing Iran’s regional policies in relation to small...Read more
August 3, 2021 - Bussola Institute
Economics & Technology
REPORT: EU-GCC COOPERATION ON THE ENERGY TRANSITION
On 31 March 2021, the Bussola Institute hosted a webinar addressing the current debate around climate change, the drive towards a zero-carbon economy, and the...Read more
June 28, 2021 - Bussola Institute
Cultural & Social
REPORT: THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS: A WAY FORWARD FOR PEACE AND WELLBEING?
On 16 March 2021, the Bussola Institute hosted a webinar addressing the potential of the Abraham Accords as a framework for the development of a more...Read more
April 19, 2021 - Bussola Institute
Economics & Technology, Politics & Security
COVID-19, OIL PRICE CONTRACTION AND ENERGY TRANSITION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GCC STATES AND EUROPE
This paper explores how the contraction of traditional energy revenues, combined with the effects of combating the variety of challenges posed by COVID-19, are...Read more
March 29, 2021 - Angus TavernerLatest Webinars
Economics & Technology
The Future of Work – The impact of technology and artificial intelligence
On 15 June 2022, the Bussola Institute held a webinar entitled "The Future of Work – The impact of technology and artificial intelligence".
June 15, 2022
Cultural & Social
Support for Education in Conflict Zones - Focus on the War in Ukraine
On Wednesday, 27 April 2022, the Bussola Institute held a webinar entitled "Support for Education in Conflict Zones - Focus on the War in Ukraine."
April 27, 2022
Cultural & Social
Qudwa-PISA Global Competence Forum 2022
On February 19, the 2022 edition of the biannual Qudwa-PISA Global Competence Forum was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event was organised under the...Read more
February 19, 2022
Cultural & Social
Accelerating the Transformation - Technology, COVID and the Future of Work
On Wednesday 8 December 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar on the future of work.
December 8, 2021
Cultural & Social
Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones
On Tuesday, 30 November 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar entitled "Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones."
November 30, 2021
Politics & Security
Pursuing Global Health Security after COVID-19
On Wednesday, 10th November, the Bussola Institute held a webinar on Global Health Security.
November 10, 2021
Latest Commentary
Egypt’s Contribution to Regional Energy Security
Egypt is emerging as a major player in regional energy supplying Europe with both natural gas and renewable energy sources. Egypt is also active in...Read more
October 4, 2022Germany Signs New LNG Agreements with GCC Countries
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed on Russia, Germany and other European Union (EU) member states have been seeking...Read more
October 3, 2022Iran and the GCC Improving Diplomatic Ties
In 2016, the Gulf countries, with the exception of Oman, severed their diplomatic relations with Iran following attacks carried out by Iranian protesters on...Read more
September 27, 2022UAE Foreign Minister Visits Israel to Mark the Impact of the Abraham Accords Two Years On
Since the signing of the Abraham Accords in September 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have significantly enhanced the scope of their relations....Read more
September 23, 2022Islamic Development Bank Announces New Investments Supporting Sustainable Development
The Islamic Development Bank’s Board of Directors recently announced a new EUR 1.2 billion investment and grants up to EUR 1.8 million to support numerous...Read more
September 19, 2022The Prospect of a New Agreement with Iran Is Fading
The saga of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) continues. Since former President Donald Trump's decision to leave the agreement in 2018 numerous...Read more
September 13, 2022