The Rise of Vernacular, Community-Driven Architecture in the Gulf
In new structures across the Gulf, vernacular architectural forms are increasingly being used in new contemporary buildings preserving local tradition while also modernizing.
2015 Annual Kuwait Chair Lecture
Ambassador Edward W. “Skip” Gnehm, Jr, Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Affairs at the George Washington University speaks at the annual Kuwait Chair Lecture, the Middle East Policy Forum’s most significant annual event.
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The influence of oil giant Saudi Aramco across football, Formula 1 racing, and golf reveals how closely Saudi Arabia’s sports policy aligns with its energy transition and sustainability agenda.
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