Dubai, UAE – February 4, 2026 – Fiker Institute welcomed the President of Estonia HE Alar Karis for a conversation on “Education, Knowledge & Governance in the Age of AI”, in partnership with Estonia’s Embassy in the UAE. Building on the celebration of 500 years of Estonian books and written culture, the session explored how […]
Dubai, September 14, 2026 – Fiker Institute marked its fifth anniversary on Saturday by hosting a special event attended by His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University. The event was also attended by Her Excellency Geraldine McCafferty, British Ambassador to the UAE; Her Excellency Maria […]
Fiker Institute is proud to announce its 2026–2027 cohort of fellows, a group of experts and researchers drawn from seven countries across the Arab world. This year’s fellows bring expertise spanning foreign policy, international development, and literary studies, reflecting the breadth of inquiry at the heart of our mission. The cohort is divided across two […]
Dubai, UAE — July 23, 2026 — Fiker Institute welcomed the Consul General of the Republic of Belarus, Aliaksei Zhaldybin, for a tour of the Library & a discussion on current regional and international developments. The Institute remains appreciative of his thoughtful gift to the Library’s collections and looks forward to continued collaboration and meaningful […]
Dubai, UAE – July 19, 2026 – Fiker Institute is pleased to announce the third edition of Reading the Arab World, a guided reading series designed to introduce readers to the stories of Arab countries through their novels & literary works. This edition focused on Kuwait, curated by Dr. Naser Albreeky, Assistant Professor of Comparative […]
Dubai, UAE — July 16, 2026 — Fiker Institute was pleased to welcome HE Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, for a discussion on evolving geopolitical dynamics, key policy priorities, and developments shaping the wider global landscape. It also served as an opportunity to exchange views on areas of shared interest and the […]
Dubai, UAE — July 15, 2026 — Fiker Institute was honored to welcome HE Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of Belgium. We extend our deepest appreciation for His Excellency’s valued support, engagement, and partnership over the years, and his thoughtful gift to the Library. During the visit, regional and international developments were also discussed, reflecting the shared […]
Dubai, UAE — July 4, 2026 — As part of its Al-Khaleej Program, Fiker Institute hosted a panel discussion titled “GCC Recovery and Resilience: Policy Pathways in a Post-War Context.” Featuring Fiker Institute’s Al-Khaleej Fellows Dr Khalid Al-Jufairi & Rumaitha Al Busaidi, they mapped out how Gulf states can move from crisis response to long-term […]
Dubai, UAE — July 3, 2026 — Fiker Institute and Dirwaza Curatorial Lab co-hosted the second guided reading session as part of the Creating In Times of War collaboration. The session explored how writers, artists, and intellectuals have grappled with themes of identity, cultural preservation, conflict, displacement, memory, and survival through the written word in […]
Dubai, UAE — June 27, 2026 —Fiker Institute convened a Research Conference titled “Order(s) in the Middle East: Pivots & Realignments,” featuring presenting global and regional academics and experts for a full day of research-led discussion on the shifting foundations of regional order. Across five sessions, the conference examined the future of Arab multilateralism, the […]
Dubai, UAE — June 26, 2026 — Fiker Institute was delighted to host Dr. Bader Al-Saif, Assistant Professor at Kuwait University, for a lecture titled “The Day After: The Remaking of Gulf Security?” Part of the Institute’s Al-Khaleej Program, the discussion examined the implications of the Iran war for the GCC. It also reflected on […]
