Fiker Institute was honored to welcome HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President and UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, for a tour of the Library and a briefing on the think tank’s latest research outcomes and programming direction. Fiker Institute is grateful to His Excellency for his continuous support.
Fiker Institute had the privilege to host a policy session for the 4th cohort of the UAE’s National Experts Program (NEP). Launched under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the program empowers Emirati experts to lead and advance key future-growth sectors in alignment with the country’s […]
As part of the 2024 Dubai Future Forum, Fiker Institute hosted “The Future of Diplomacy” Roundtable, bringing together ambassadors, thought leaders, authors, and members of the diplomatic community. The interdisciplinary session explored how diplomacy is adapting to rapid technological, environmental, social, and geopolitical changes. HE Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister of Advanced Sciences and Technology […]
Fiker Institute was pleased to host HE George Yeo, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore for the launch of his book, titled “George Yeo: Selected Musings.” The event included a keynote address on the implications of East Asia’s rise on the Middle East, where HE Yeo reflected on global leadership, international relations, and East […]
Fiker Institute was pleased to welcome HE Oleksii Liashenko, Consul-General of Ukraine, for a tour of its library, accompanied by discussions on key international developments.
Fiker Institute had the privilege of hosting Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), for a library tour and a discussion on advancing climate action and sustainability goals.
Fiker Institute was pleased to host the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Geopolitics for a closed roundtable and working lunch, where participants discussed current economic trends, political developments, and international security challenges.
Fiker Institute hosted a symposium titled Deconstructing Modern Orientalism, featuring scholars from Kuwait, Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey. The speakers examined the enduring legacy of Orientalism and its influence on contemporary thought, politics, and culture, while exploring its intersections with modern forms of representation, global power dynamics, and identity formation.
Fiker Institute was honored to welcome HE Tracy Reynolds, Consul-General of Canada in Dubai, along with his leadership team, Mr. Anthony Finch, Deputy Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner, and Mr. Keith Banerjee, Head of Public Affairs at the Consulate. The visit was marked by productive discussions on joint policy priorities and opportunities for future […]
Fiker Institute was pleased to host HE Jean-Christophe Paris and Said Nourine, Director of the Alliance Française Dubai. The visit included fruitful discussions on cultural cooperation and public diplomacy, along with a guided tour of the institute’s library.
Fiker Institute was delighted to welcome HE Octavian-Bogdan Bădică, Ambassador of Romania to the UAE. The visit included a discussion on global and regional developments, followed by a tour of the institute’s library.
