The Third Annual Forum of Think Tanks in Arab Countries

Al Habtoor Research Centre (AHRC) was invited to participate in the Third Annual Arab Think Tanks Forum under the theme: The Role of Think Tanks in Employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies to Enhance Informed Decision-Making, held on November 23 and 24, 2025, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS). AHRC was represented by its General Manager Dr. Azza Hashem and researchers Farah Aburaya and Rawan Khodeir. The Forum focused on think tanks' utilisation of AI technologies in research and analysis, exploring tools, techniques, and opportunities for the effective usage of AI tools by various think tanks. In addition to the challenges and risks associated with Arab think tanks' use of AI technologies.

The themes and ideas discussed here are based on speeches, sessions and discussions that took place at the "Think Tanks and Their Communities" conference co-hosted by On Think Tanks (OTT) and Fundació Bofill in Barcelona, Spain (May 21-23, 2024). The conference addressed the evolving role of think tanks in a complex and dynamic global landscape, emphasizing the importance of adaptation and community engagement for effective policy impact.