Press Releases

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Leadership Transition at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs 

The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) announces a leadership transition as Dr. Tarik M. Yousef, who has led the institution since its inception, steps down from his role as Director. Effective August 1, 2025, Dr. Khalid al-Jaber will assume the position of Director, bringing with him a distinguished record in public policy… Continue reading Leadership Transition at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs 

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Emerging Energy: Shaping the Future of Clean Power 

An educational workshop on the importance of clean energy and the energy transition successfully concluded on Wednesday. The event, titled Emerging Energy: Shaping the Future of Clean Power, brought together leading experts from the energy sector to explore cutting-edge innovations in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and discuss transformative solutions for a sustainable energy future.  

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The ME Council and Arab Barometer Partner to Advance Evidence-Based Policy in MENA

The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and Arab Barometer signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate public opinion research into regional policy dialogue and promote evidence-based decision-making across the Middle East and North Africa.

Saturday, April 19, 2025
A Dialogue with H.E. Hon. Dickon Mitchell Prime Minister of Grenada on the Future of Education at the Middle East Council

In partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Middle East Council hosted a dialogue with H.E. Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, to explore the future of education. The session examined how innovation and leadership can shape more resilient and inclusive educational systems amid global change.