A New US President… A New Middle East!

On Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, the Al Habtoor Research Centre hosted a pivotal panel discussion titled “A New U.S. President... A New Middle East”. The session delved into the anticipated effects of President Donald Trump’s return to office on the Middle East, a region undergoing significant transformation amid shifting global dynamics. Mr. Islam Ghoneim, CEO of the Al Habtoor Research Centre, opened the event, underscoring the critical need to examine the U.S. presidential election's repercussions on the Middle East, especially given the substantial shifts in international policies impacting the region. Dr. Azza Hashem, Research Director of the Al Habtoor Research Centre, introduced the esteemed speakers and outlined the themes of the panel discussion, which focused on the characteristics of U.S. policy in the Middle East and key perspectives on the future under Trump’s leadership.