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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
Saudi Arabia Enhancing Cooperation with Europe: The Crown Prince’s visit to France and Greece
Just a month after his regional tour, during which he met with his Egyptian, Jordanian and Turkish counterparts, and only two weeks after US President Joe...Read more
August 10, 2022UN General Assembly adopts resolution recognising the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment
On 28 July the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognises the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. The...Read more
August 9, 2022Saudi Arabia’s Path to Economic Diversification through Research, Development, and Innovation
All of the GCC member states are taking action to realise economic diversification while minimising dependency on fossil fuels. The most recent ranking of...Read more
July 29, 2022France and UAE Further Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change
On 18-19 July, the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, was in Paris for an official meeting with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel...Read more
July 26, 2022Saudi Arabia to Open Its Airspace to Israel
Over the past two years, diplomatic and trade relations between certain Arab states and Israel have taken an unprecedented turn. In December 2020, the United...Read more
July 22, 2022UAE Economic Diversification: 47% Increase in Non-Oil Exports
Since the discovery of immense oil and gas fields and the founding of the Federation, the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), like its Gulf neighbours,...Read more
July 14, 2022