The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
Manar Alhinai is a seasoned professional in strategic communication, cultural initiatives, and creative advisory. Currently serving as a Strategic Communication, Cultural, and Creative Advisor and founder of the Khaleeji Art Museum, Manar Alhinai also contributes as a writer for National Geographic, the Middle East Institute, and The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. With extensive experience as a moderator and public speaker since 2010, Manar has also held roles such as columnist for The National UAE and Sekka, where Manar is a founder. Prior to these roles, significant positions include Head of Corporate Communications at Emirates Investment Authority and Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Abu Dhabi Investment Company. Manar Alhinai holds multiple postgraduate degrees, including a Masters in Diversity Management from the University of Leeds and specializations in Strategic Leadership and AI from Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from the American University of Sharjah.
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The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to highlighting the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Gulf region through free and open exchange of multiple points of view on issues that concern the Gulf. AGSIW strives to support this goal by: –Providing expert analysis and thoughtful debate on the economic, energy, environmental, security, social, cultural, and political dimensions of the Gulf Arab states as well as their relations with the United States and other countries. –Informing a global audience of policymakers, legislators, businesspeople, academics, media, youth, and others as the foundation for strategic decisions regarding this important region. –Employing multiple avenues to inform public understanding of the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Gulf Arab states. –Encouraging strong academic coverage by developing scholars who concentrate on the study of the region.