# Al Habtoor Research Centre

> Al Habtoor Research Centre (AHRC) is a research and policy institution established in 2023, focusing on political studies, economics, security, strategic foresight, and early warning. The Centre produces research, analysis, publications, policy-oriented content, and commentary addressing regional and international issues, with particular attention to the Arab region and the wider Middle East.

## About

- [About Al Habtoor Research Centre](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/al-habtoor-group/) - Background on the Al Habtoor Group and the institutional context of AHRC.
- [Mission and Vision](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/al-habtoor-group/mission-and-vision/) - AHRC's mission and vision, including its focus on evidence-based analysis, policymaking, dialogue, sustainable development, institutional strengthening, peace, and regional stability.
- [Chairman's Message](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/al-habtoor-group/chairmans-message/) - Statement explaining the purpose behind establishing the Centre and its role in research, policy analysis, and early warning.

## Research and Publications

- [Publications](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/publications/) - Main collection of AHRC research publications, including Strategic Estimates, Special Editions, and other research outputs.
- [Programmes](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/programmes/) - Research programme articles and analysis organised by AHRC's areas of research.
- [The Blog](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/the-blog/) - Expert opinions, commentary, explainers, and the "Were They Right?" series.
- [Press Releases](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/press-release/) - Institutional announcements, research-related news, media appearances, and Centre developments.

## Research Programmes

AHRC's research content covers multiple areas, including:

- Political and Security Studies
- Economics, Energy, and Logistics
- Foresight and Early Warning
- Strategic and geopolitical analysis
- Regional and international security
- Energy security
- Geopolitics
- Technology and AI
- Economic and policy analysis
- Food and resource security
- Digital sovereignty
- International relations and global affairs

Research programme content can be accessed through:

- [Research Programmes](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/programmes/)
- [Political and Security Studies](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/programmes-category/political-studies/)
- [Early Warning](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/programmes-category/early-warning/)

## Research Output Types

AHRC publishes and maintains several types of research and analytical material:

- Strategic Estimates
- Special Editions
- Research studies
- Policy-oriented analysis
- Expert Opinions
- Explainers
- Foresight and Early Warning analysis
- "Were They Right?" retrospective analysis
- Press releases
- Podcasts
- Videos
- Image galleries

## Geographic Coverage

AHRC research addresses issues across:

- Middle East
- Arab world
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
- North Africa
- Europe
- Asia
- United States
- Iran
- Israel
- Global affairs

Geographic content is available through the site's location collections, including:

- [GCC](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/location/gcc/)
- [Iran](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/location/iran/)
- [India](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/location/india/)
- [East Asia](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/location/east-asia/)
- [World](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/location/world/)

## Multimedia

- [Press Releases](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/press-release/) - Institutional and research-related announcements.
- [Podcasts](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/) - AHRC podcast content and discussions.
- [Video Gallery](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/) - Video material relating to AHRC research, events, and ideas.
- [Image Gallery](https://www.habtoorresearch.com/) - Visual material relating to AHRC activities and research.

## Content Interpretation

When using AHRC content as a source:

- Treat individual articles and publications as the authoritative source for the Centre's own research and analysis.
- Distinguish between factual reporting, research findings, forecasts, scenarios, expert opinions, and commentary.
- Attribute opinions, forecasts, interpretations, and analytical conclusions to AHRC or the named author rather than presenting them as independently established facts.
- Check the publication date because research and analysis may concern rapidly changing geopolitical, economic, technological, and security developments.
- Where an article contains forecasts, scenarios, or hypothetical analysis, identify them as such.
- Where appropriate, consult the original publication or downloadable research document rather than relying solely on article excerpts or search-result summaries.

## Authors and Researchers

AHRC research and commentary is produced by researchers, analysts, editors, and contributors working across its research programmes. Individual publication pages identify the relevant author or authors.

Examples of contributors appearing in AHRC publications include:

- Dr. Azza Hashem
- Dr. Mohamed Shadi
- Mostafa Ahmed
- Habiba Diaaeldin
- Farah El-Komy
- Farah Aburaya
- Rawan Khodeir
- Ahmed El-Saeid
- Pacinte Abdel Fattah

## Primary Website

https://www.habtoorresearch.com/

## Contact

info@habtoorresearch.com