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Gulf Research Meeting 2027
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GRM 2027

THE GULF RESEARCH MEETING

Call for Papers

17th Gulf Research Meeting
20–22 July 2027

📅 20–22 July 2027 📍 University of Cambridge, UK
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2010 - 2026,Years
177+
Workshops
3500+
Participants
90+
Institutions
70+
Books Published
3000+
Hours
Gulf Research Meeting at the University of Cambridge

About GRM

The Gulf Research Meeting (GRM) offers a unique environment to explore matters of key importance to the Gulf region and provides a platform for discussion and dissemination of research in a wide variety of Gulf-related fields, including economic and financial issues, international relations, security, environment, energy and renewable energy, as well as education, labour and social issues.

Committed to a high-level academic standard, the GRM's objective is to help generate solutions to many of the region's pressing challenges.

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GRM 2026 Workshop

Directors

This year's GRM workshop directors come from a variety of esteemed institutions from both within and outside the Gulf.

Ahlam Al Moflhi +
Ahlam

Al Moflhi

International relations, political affairs, and legal policy

Rashid Al-Mohanadi +
Rashid

Al-Mohanadi

Policy research partnerships, engagement with think tanks

Nayef Al-Nabet +
Nayef

Al-Nabet

political analyst working on mediation and conflict resolution

Hanan Albuflasa +
Hanan

Albuflasa

Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Bahrain

Sulaiman Alwadai +
Sulaiman

Alwadai

Researcher in Social Transformation, Political Dynamics, and Middle Eastern Studies

Bülent Aras +
Bülent

Aras

Foreign Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Conflict Resolution and Mediation

Ali Bakir +
Ali

Bakir

Research Assistant Professor, International Affairs, Security, and Defense

Javier Bordon +
Javier

Bordon

International Relations, Middle East Studies, and Critical Social

Lanouar Charfeddine +
Lanouar

Charfeddine

Full Professor of Economics at the College of Business and Economics

Philippe De Lombaerde +
Philippe

De Lombaerde

Regional economic integration, trade policy, globalization and regionalization indicators.

GRM 2027

Programme

The following programme is preliminary and subject to confirmation.

01
Tuesday

20 July

2027
4:00 PM

GRM 2027 Opening

West Road Concert Hall

6:30 PM

GRM 2027 Group Picture

King's College

6:45 PM

Reception & Gala Dinner

King's College · Until 9:00 PM

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Thursday

22 July

2027
8:30 AM

Workshop Sessions

Full day participation in your workshop

1:00 PM

Lunch

At workshop venues · Until 2:15 PM

7:00 PM

Closing Dinner

King's College · Until 9:00 PM

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This programme is preliminary and may be subject to change. Final details will be announced closer to the event.

GRM 2027

Publications

Explore research, books and publications produced by Gulf Research Meeting participants and scholars, covering key issues related to the Gulf region.

GRM 2027

Our Sponsors

We are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their valuable support and contribution to the Gulf Research Meeting.