Mission & Objectives

Mission

Promote interdisciplinary and innovative graduate studies and academic research to advance in-depth knowledge of issues related to the Gulf region.

Objectives

• Provide a Qatar University-based Gulf Studies Center of international excellence offering multidisciplinary postgraduate academic programs and cutting edge research on the Gulf region.

• Stimulate and advance education and research on a broad range of political, economic, social, environmental, cultural and security issues, and other matters relating to the Gulf region.

• Foster thoughtful dialogue among students, scholars, and practitioners of Gulf affairs and facilitate the free flow of ideas and knowledge thus promoting scholarly interest in the region.

• Develop a forum for develop a forum for innovative scholarship and academic research to foster interdisciplinary Gulf studies research led teaching.

• Engage in outreach activities with a wide range of local, regional, and international partners.