KAS Regional Programme Gulf States

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@ShuraCouncil_SA @KSAmofaEN @SDAIA_SA @PIFSaudi The programme also explored avenues for closer Saudi-German cooperation from energy, technology and investment to institutional dialogue and stronger networks between policymakers and young professionals.

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From 29 June to 3 July, KAS Regional Programme Gulf States welcomed a delegation of young experts and parliamentary and ministerial staff to Riyadh for an intensive dialogue programme on 🇸🇦’s transformation and its growing regional and international role.

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@ShuraCouncil_SA @KSAmofaEN @SDAIA_SA @PIFSaudi Discussions with German and European representatives, business stakeholders, and young Saudi experts addressed Vision 2030, regional security, energy, AI, economic diversification and the evolving role of Saudi Arabia in the region.

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You can access the publications through our website: Policy Reports - Regional Programme Gulf States - Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

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New Publication Series Alert!
In partnership with @Gulf_Research's GLMM programme, the series explores stepwise and return migration between the Gulf, Europe & North America – examining mobility trajectories, residency frameworks and talent retention.

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[cont.] leveraging their market weight as a strategic asset and foundation for leadership in safeguarding rules-based relations between states.

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In Jan. 2026, @KSAPSAIDS and @kasrpg convened European & Gulf experts & decision-makers for a workshop discussing EU-GCC leadership to strengthen the international economic order amidst threats to rules-based, barrier-free trade.

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[cont.] amidst threats to rules-based, barrier-free trade. The exchange highlighted the EU’s and GCC’s shared interest in a predictable international economic environment and proposed actionable steps for both blocs to deepen their trade and investment partnership…

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Call for Applications!
We’re hiring a Project Manager for our Regional Programme Gulf States (based in Amman).

🗓️ Application Deadline: 24 April 2026

For more details, visit our website: https://t.co/5VegPRjLV1

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The KAS Regional Programme Gulf States would like to wish you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful Eid Fitr Mubarak 🕊️

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KAS organised a dialogue programme in Berlin for master’s students in national security at @NAUSS_SA from 19-21 Jan 2026. Exchanges with KAS, local think tanks, the Bundestag, Foreign Office, & MoD introduced participants to national & int’l security challenges facing Germany.

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The Regional Programme Gulf States wishes you and your loved ones Ramadan Kareem! 🌙

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National identity and history are being thought and written anew in Saudi Arabia. Just in time for today’s Saudi Founding Day, our Research Fellow Nicolas Reeves examines the politics of history-telling in our latest Policy Report. Click to read in German: https://t.co/CCsqLOyDOd

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The KAS Regional Programme Gulf States team wishes you a very Merry Christmas, a warm and joyful holiday season and a great start to 2026! 🎄🎅🏼✨

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Caroline Kanter, KAS’s Deputy Head of Division European and International Cooperation, visited Riyadh on 8 Dec. High-level exchanges at GCC, Shura Council, and Min. of Economy and Planning focused on KAS’s role in fostering Saudi-German cooperation in areas of common interest.

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@CIPResearch @Gulf_Research @ispionline Alongside the Forum, we held bilateral meetings with key Qatari and Saudi officials, which focused on advancing dialogue on regional security, foreign policy priorities and finding avenues for future cooperation!

📸: Doha Forum

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Still in Doha – this time at the @DohaForum! KAS participated with a high-level delegation including Caroline Kanter, KAS’s deputy Head of Division, European and Int. Cooperation, MP Dr Norbert Röttgen, MP Thomas Röwekamp and Dr Anchalee Rüland.

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@CIPResearch @Gulf_Research @ispionline A key milestone at the Doha Forum was the signing of an MoU between KAS and the Doha Forum, paving the way for closer collaboration toward Doha Forum 2026.