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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
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”
8
December 2021 - Wednesday
Cultural & Social
Accelerating the Transformation - Technology, COVID and the Future of Work
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
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
Politics & Security
Enhancing Health Security through Multilateral Cooperation
On Thursday 7 October 2021, the Bussola Institute held an event entitled “Enhancing Health Security through Multilateral Cooperation”.
October 7, 2021
Latest Commentary
Morocco: An African Partner to Help Build a Greener Europe?
Despite the enormous economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the green transition continues to rank among the...Read more
April 22, 2022Steps Towards Economic Recovery in a Fragile Iraq?
After two decades of war, Iraq continues to grapple with economic, political, security and environmental problems. The last legislative elections were held in...Read more
April 13, 2022World Government Summit, Dubai: Building More Resilient Societies through Embracing Innovation
In recent years, the world has witnessed a number of critical developments, particularly in the field of technology, the consequences of which are felt in the...Read more
April 7, 2022World Government Summit, Dubai: Women in Leadership Roles for More Resilient Societies
The under-representation of women in management and leadership positions represents one of the main issues that hampers gender equality worldwide and a main...Read more
April 6, 2022A Three-Way Summit: Israel, Egypt and UAE Leaders Meet in Sharm el-Sheikh
Over the past few years, Israel's diplomatic relations with Arab countries have steadily improved. While historically Egypt and Jordan were the only countries...Read more
April 4, 2022Germany and UAE Sign New Energy Cooperation Agreements
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, which has consistently opposed and condemned the aggression, has also sought to alleviate its...Read more
March 30, 2022