Eman Alhussein

Saudi researcher focused on the Gulf region | non-resident fellow @GulfStatesInst | formerly @ecfr and @KFCRIS

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

"Saudi Arabia’s Nation-Branding Strategy"
My publication for @GulfStatesInst examines the kingdom's rebranding efforts and soft power aspirations since the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016. A 🧵on key points:
https://t.co/okikKZ2ZVe

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

My latest co-authored piece with Tine Gade for the @GulfStatesInst looks at the legal and judicial reforms Saudi Arabia has implemented over the past few years in line with Vision 2030.  

https://t.co/v5SqpncOOu

[Chris Doyle @Doylech]

Well done @Channel4News for having covered the issue of what has been happening in the West Bank. This must not be ignored

[Barry Malone @malonebarry]

This is hell. Absolute hell.

[Christiane Amanpour @amanpour]

In a world exclusive, @QueenRania of Jordan spoke with me about the ongoing bombing of Gaza, civilian deaths, the massacres of October 7, and what she calls “a glaring double standard” in the west’s reaction to all this. Watch our full conversation.

[Kristin Diwan @kdiwaniya]

ICYMI

Video of @GulfStatesInst webinar yesterday,
“Will the Israel-Hamas Conflict Spell the End of Regional Reconciliation?”
w/myself @Ibishblog @Alfoneh and @DougSilliman

⁩https://t.co/c7FpAL9uaK

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

Looking forward to participating in this discussion on October 5 to assess the economic empowerment of women in Saudi Arabia since Vision 2030:

https://t.co/nwxIPTFz6M

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

"Over the longer term, overlapping development trajectories in the Gulf will ensure that regional economic competition is more of a structural reality than temporary situation."

Insightful and timely piece by Robert Mogielnicki @GulfStatesInst

https://t.co/4TBHiY9VLw

[Samer Al-Atrush @SameralAtrush]

“It's too simplistic to look at Saudi Arabia’s investment in sports from a sportswashing perspective…diversification plans, growing regional competition and nationbranding efforts all play a role in the venture into sports” said @EmanMAlhussein

https://t.co/n4coBYIGK3

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

And on football for the @FT
https://t.co/ELFkQNyDHk

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

My comments for @TheAthletic on Saudi Arabia's investment in golf
https://t.co/nT8MZnb00e

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

تُظهر التحركات الأخيرة التي اتخذها صندوق الاستثمارات العا��ة السعودي في رياضتي الجولف وكرة القدم تزايد اهتمام السعودية لجعل الرياضة ركن أساسي من أركان أجندة التحول للمملكة.

https://t.co/C7FMppHicP

[Kristin Diwan @kdiwaniya]

.@EmanMAlhussein argues that Saudi investment in football and other sports has as much to do with advancing domestic political and economic objectives as improving Saudi image abroad.
https://t.co/Do1zQwwHta

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

"There has been no shortage of media coverage and hot takes online, including on the usual topic of “sportswashing.” The other big story related to football, however, deserves a more nuanced examination to understand its multiple dimensions."

https://t.co/A6xNBJ0Wc7

[Kristin Diwan @kdiwaniya]

Great analysis by @EmanMAlhussein of the diverse approaches of Gulf states to earthquake humanitarian aid to Syria and Turkey, differentiated by political strategies toward the two countries.
https://t.co/6eaBLuBmDc

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

Riyadh’s approach to humanitarian assistance and charitable giving, evident in the Syria relief effort, reflects significant organizational changes in line with the kingdom’s broad transformation agenda.
My latest for @GulfStatesInst https://t.co/Jf1VmKElUX

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

Riyadh’s approach to humanitarian assistance and charitable giving, evident in the Syria relief effort, reflects significant organizational changes in line with the kingdom’s broad transformation agenda.
My latest for @GulfStatesInst https://t.co/Jf1VmKElUX

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

@sambintsleiman Wait until season 2 and you will seriously consider investing in a pair of Lucchese boots 🔥

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

@kdiwaniya 👀

[Eman Alhussein @EmanMAlhussein]

With the Crown Prince in attendance in Doha, Saudi Arabia reinforces assistance for Qatar's World Cup confirming regional cooperation and shared benefit.
https://t.co/vdirCv4Tbl

[Kristin Diwan @kdiwaniya]

.@EmanMAlhussein looks at the shared economic benefit of Qatar’s World Cup across the Gulf.

https://t.co/1LyRgoMvlx

[Hussein Ibish @Ibishblog]

Easing away from its embrace of controversial regional political positions, Qatar refreshes its regional and international branding with soft power tourism, sports, and labor reforms says ⁦@EmanMAlhussein⁩ for ⁦@GulfStatesInst⁩ https://t.co/dcLmUnzsXK