Amidst the profound and rapid global transformations that instigated questions regarding the future of the Arab world, the Al Habtoor Research Centre organised a panel discussion titled “The Future of the Arab Regional System,” led by Dr. Maryam Lootah – Notable Professor of Political Science at the United Arab Emirates University and the keynote speaker for the session.

The event also boasted the presence of:

Dr. Rafia Ghubash – Esteemed Member of the Centre’s Board of Trustees and former President of the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain.

Sheikha Maisoon Saqer Al Qasimi – Accomplished Emirati poet and novelist.

The session witnessed active engagement between attendees and the panel, delving into various critical aspects of the subject matter. Topics of discussion encompassed a range of pertinent issues, including using forward-looking methodologies to analyse upcoming geostrategic transformations in the Arab world and the challenges confronting the region that may impede Arab integration. Furthermore, the session explored strategies for anticipating and effectively addressing these challenges.