Dr. Ebtesam Al-Ketbi (Arabic: ابتسام الكتبي) is a political scientist who founded and presides over The Emirates Policy Center think tank.[1][2]

Dr. Ebtesam Al-Ketbi
NationalityUAE
Alma materCairo University
Occupation(s)Political scientist, Policy expert, Professor

Professional career and achievements

Dr. Al-Ketbi has worked for two decades in the analysis and strategic recommendations on regional and global affairs.[3][4] Her most notable achievement is her role as the founder and president of The Emirates Policy Center (EPC),[5][6][7][8] she is the first Arab woman to lead a think tank[9][5][10]

EPC is a highly regarded think tank[11][4] located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[6] Founded in 2013, EPC provides strategic analysis and policy recommendations on a range of issues impacting the Gulf region and the UAE,[5][6][7][8] and is considered one of the most influential think tanks in the Arab world.[12] Under Dr. Al-Ketbi's leadership, EPC has been consistently ranked as one of the top think tanks in the Middle East and North Africa region according to the Global Think Tank Index Report (TTCP) published by the University of Pennsylvania,[13] and its annual Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate (ADSD) has become a primary platform for global dialogue on regional and international security.[14] ADSD is ranked among the world’s top ten conferences.[10]

In addition to her role at EPC, Dr. Al-Ketbi has held various positions within regional and global organizations, including The Arab Association for Political Science, The board of trustees for the Arab Unity Studies Center and the Arab Organization for Transparency,[5] and The Arab Anti-Corruption Organization.[1] She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington,[15] The Global Advisory Board of the Observer Research Foundation in India,[16] Arabian Peninsula Affairs Advisory Council of the Middle East Institute in Washington,[17] and The International Advisory Board of the Italian Med-Or Foundation.[18]

In 2015, Al-Ketbi was appointed as a member of The Consultative Commission of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),[11] in recognition of her efforts as a leader of the EPC.[6] She served as secretary-general for the Gulf Development Forum.[15] Al-Ketbi is also a founding member of The Emirates Human Rights Association.[15]

Awards and recognitions

Al-Ketbi was listed among The 50 Most Influential Women in the Arab world by Arabian Business magazine in 2018.[19] She has also received The Women Super Achiever Award at the World Women Leadership Congress in Mumbai, India, in 2019,[20] and The Arab Social Media Influencers Award in the Politics category by the Dubai Press Club in 2018.[21][6][22] In 2021, she was named Advisor to the Global Commission for Post-Pandemic Policy for her distinguished research on the comprehensive consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world and the Middle East,[4] and in 2023, she was named an Advisory Board Member of T20 International.[23]

Dr. Al-Ketbi is a frequent speaker, participant, and guest at international conferences[24][25][3][26] such as Munich Security Conference in Germany,[27] Manama Dialogue[28] in Bahrain, ISPI - Italian Institute for International Political Studies,[3] Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow,[29] Raisina Dialogue[30] by Observer Research Foundation New Delhi in India, GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum in Bratislava,[31] and Delphi Economic Forum in Greece[32][7][33] Dr. Al-Ketbi is a regular commentator on regional and international television networks[34][35][36][37][38] and is regarded as one of the experts in the field of international politics and policy.[39][40][41][37][42][43]

Education and academic career

Dr. Ebtesam Al-Ketbi holds a Ph.D. in political science from Cairo University.[5][44] with a thesis entitled "The Political Implications of the Rentier State in the Gulf". She has authored academic works on topics such as Gulf security, US-GCC relations, The Peace process in the Middle East, and the War on Terrorism. Some examples of her published papers and articles include:

Publications

In addition to her research papers, Dr. Al-Ketbi has recently published three books, including:

References

  1. 1 2 eburlinghaus (2021-01-18). "Dr. Ebtesam al-Ketbi". Atlantic Council. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  2. ↑ "100 Smartest people in the UAE-10.Dr Ebtesam Al Ketbi". Arabian Business.
  3. 1 2 3 "Ebtesam Al-Ketbi". Rome MED 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  4. 1 2 3 "Ebtesam Al Ketbi – World Policy Conference". Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington Accessed June 21, 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Atlantic Council Dr. Ebtesam Al-Ketbi Accessed June 21, 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 "Ebtesam Al Ketbi | DEF VIII". def-viii.delphiforum.gr. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  8. 1 2 "EPC". epc.ae. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  9. ↑ "Arabian Business".
  10. 1 2 "Emirates Policy Centre ranked first in Arab World, second in MENA region".
  11. 1 2 "Ebtesam al-Ketbi". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  12. ↑ "TTCSP Global Go To Think Tank Index Reports | Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) | University of Pennsylvania". repository.upenn.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  13. ↑ McGann, James (2021-01-28). "2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report". TTCSP Global Go to Think Tank Index Reports.
  14. ↑ McGann, James (2021-01-28). "2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report". TTCSP Global Go to Think Tank Index Reports.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, PhD". Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  16. ↑ ONLINE, ORF. "Global Advisory Board | ORF". ORF. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  17. ↑ "Arabian Peninsula Affairs Advisory Council". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  18. ↑ "La Fondazione". Med-Or. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  19. ↑ "Arabian Business".
  20. ↑ "pakistanpoint".
  21. ↑ "EPC Wins Arab Social Media Influencers Award". epc.ae. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  22. ↑ "EPC Wins Arab Social Media Influencers Award".
  23. ↑ "About Us". ThinkTwenty (T20) India 2023 - Official Engagement Group of G20. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  24. ↑ Stabilizing the Middle East I: Which Way Ahead for the GCC?, retrieved 2023-02-13
  25. ↑ WPC 2021 - Conclusion - Plenary Session 16: The Middle East in 2030, retrieved 2023-02-13
  26. ↑ "Ebtesam Al-Ketbi". Brookings. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  27. ↑ "EPC Research units". epc.ae. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  28. ↑ "Remarks by Secretary Mattis at International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialog". U.S. Central Command. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  29. ↑ "Ebtesam Al-Ketbi". Valdai Club. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  30. ↑ "Raisina 2020 speakers | ORF". ORF. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  31. ↑ "GLOBSEC2016" (PDF).
  32. ↑ "Speakers | Delphi Economic Forum VIII". def-viii.delphiforum.gr. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  33. ↑ DEF VI - The Abraham accords and future prospects, retrieved 2023-02-13
  34. ↑ One on One - Emirates Policy Center President Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, retrieved 2023-02-13
  35. ↑ Ebtesam Al Ketbi, retrieved 2023-02-13
  36. ↑ Amb. Ron prosor and Dr. Ebtesam al-Ketbi discuss Hezbollah and the future of Lebanon, retrieved 2023-02-13
  37. 1 2 Regional and International Dynamics and the Future of the Middle East, retrieved 2023-02-13
  38. ↑ "Ebtesam Al-Ketbi discusses the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis, the Abraham Accords, the Iran talks, UAE diplomacy in the Horn of Africa, and more - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  39. ↑ WPC 2021 - Ebtesam Al-Ketbi - Plenary session 16: The Middle East in 2030, retrieved 2023-02-13
  40. ↑ 2019 Abrahamic Workshop Interview with Ebtesam Al Ketbi, retrieved 2023-02-13
  41. ↑ ATA GA 2015 - Dr. Ebtesam Al Ketbi - Third Session, retrieved 2023-02-13
  42. ↑ WPC 2021 - Plenary session 16: The Middle East in 2030: Geopolitical and Economic Aspects, retrieved 2023-02-13
  43. ↑ Panel 1: The UAE under the Leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed: Marching Toward the Future, retrieved 2023-02-13
  44. ↑ Taylor & Francis Online Accessed June 21, 2021.
  45. ↑ Ketbi, Ebtesam Al (2020-09-01). "Contemporary Shifts in UAE Foreign Policy: From the Liberation of Kuwait to the Abraham Accords". Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs. 14 (3): 391–398. doi:10.1080/23739770.2020.1845067. ISSN 2373-9770. S2CID 228880914.
  46. ↑ "Biden in the Middle East: Opportunities and Challenges". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  47. ↑ "The global community and the war on terrorism: threat or opportunity? – Ebtisam Al kitbi – IEEI". Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  48. ↑ yshalomov (2021-08-30). "Pitching Abraham's tent: The human dimension of UAE-Israeli normalization". Atlantic Council. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  49. ↑ "Building an Arab-Israel Bloc: Can It Compensate for a Reluctant Washington?". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  50. ↑ "Emirati-Israeli peace agreement: Could it be a game-changer?". Al Arabiya English. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  51. ↑ "The UAE-Israel Breakthrough: Bilateral and Regional Implications and U.S. Policy". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  52. ↑ Ketbi, Ebtesam Al (2021-05-19). "Will Israel's actions in Gaza affect the Abraham Accords?". The National. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  53. ↑ Ketbi, Ebtesam Al (2021-04-13). "The Gulf's voice must be heard in Iran negotiations". The National. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  54. ↑ "RIAC :: The UAE Power Building Model: Mohamed bin Zayed's Vision". russiancouncil.ru. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  55. ↑ إبتسام, ‏كتبي، (2021). The UAE Power-building Model and Foreign Policy Shifts. Emirates Policy Center. ISBN 978-9948-8615-4-6.
  56. ↑ "Iran and the Biden Administration: A Potential Return to Negotiations". epc.ae. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
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