Research direction
Sets research standards, question framing and publication priorities.
Team
A multidisciplinary policy team
The proposed team structure combines institutional leadership, regional research, risk analysis and dialogue design without relying on fictional portraits or unsupported biographies.
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Professional capability architecture
Regional analysis
Tracks political, security and diplomatic change across the Gulf and wider Middle East.
Economic and corporate risk
Connects policy shifts with regulatory, energy, investment and operational exposure.
Dialogue and programs
Designs forums, closed consultations and emerging-scholar activities.
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Leadership and research roles
Dr. Mariam Al-Nouri
Executive Director
Institutional strategy and policy advisoryResponsibilities
- Sets the institute’s research and advisory agenda
- Leads senior institutional engagement
- Oversees quality, ethics and final review
Areas of expertise
Omar Al-Sabah
Director of Regional Research
Middle East politics and securityResponsibilities
- Leads regional monitoring and research design
- Coordinates country and issue portfolios
- Reviews scenarios and early-warning indicators
Areas of expertise
Layla Darwish
Head of Strategic Risk
Energy, regulation and corporate exposureResponsibilities
- Connects political developments to enterprise decisions
- Builds risk frameworks and impact assessments
- Shapes tailored advisory deliverables
Areas of expertise
Reza Kamali
Director of Dialogue and Programs
Convening and cross-cultural exchangeResponsibilities
- Designs forums and closed roundtables
- Coordinates expert participation and agendas
- Develops emerging-scholar and simulation programs