King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
#KFCRIS
provides a platform that encourages original research, independent thinking and informed debate.
"Born a King", the international film about King Faisal's visit to Britain 100 years ago, at the cinemas in Riyadh at the end of September 2019.
Read more:
#KFCRIS
#Born_A_King
#Movie
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of
#KFCRIS
, HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, received
@ThompsonMarkC
to congratulate him on his conversion to Islam, which was made on 8th April. HRH presented Dr Thompson, on this occasion, with a Holy Qurʾan dated to the 11th/17th century.
"Born a King", the international film about King Faisal's visit to Britain 100 years ago, at the cinemas in Riyadh at the end of September 2019.
Read more:
#KFCRIS
#Born_A_King
#Movie
““Chinese” Developmental Zones in the Gulf: The Case of Kuwait’s North Economic Zone (Silk City).” Authors: Alanoud Alsabah & Mohammed Alsudairi.
A recent
#Special
Report by
#KFCRIS
The US-Saudi Economic Relationship: More than Arms and Oil
By David Kenner (
@DavidKenner
) and Kameal Al-Ahmad (
@k_kameal
)
A new Special Report from
#KFCRIS
Prince Turki Alfaisal met with the Ambassador of
#India
to the Kingdom, Ahmed Javed (
@ajxtopcop
). The meeting reviewed some of the political issues in the Gulf region and the role of the Center in strengthening cooperation with local, regional and international institutions.
The official screening of the international film
#Born_a_King
will be on Thursday (September 26th) at
#VOXCinemas
in Saudi Arabia and GCC.
A film produced by
#KFCRIS
, covering King Faisal's early life from birth in 1906, to his visit to Britain in 1919, and his return from 1920.
HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
#KFCRIS
, launched the exhibition "FAISAL: A Life at the Heart of the 20th Century". The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, officials, diplomats, intellectuals, and experts in culture, arts, and media.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion entitled "Ancient Greece and Arab Civilizations: Historical Encounters" (jointly organized with Embassy of Greece), on Monday, March 22, 2021.
You may register through the following link:
#KFCRIS
will host the Exhibition "Faisal; Life in the Heart of the 20th Century", in the British Capital
#London
, starting from December 20th, 2019, to January 10th, 2020.
#KFCRIS
announces the launch of a weekly report which includes comment and debate, as well as specialist forecasting from experts and leaders to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on governments, economies and societies around the world.
#KFCRIS
Cordially invites you to join a conversation with
@ThompsonMarkC
about his book: “Being Young, Male and Saudi: Identity and Politics in Globalized Kingdom" Moderated by Hanin Alsudais
On Wednesday, 6 May 2020, Via live broadcast on Instagram.
Economic Visions and the Making of an Islamabad-Beijing-Riyadh Triangle: Assessing Saudi Arabia’s Role in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
#Dirasat
By: Eram Ashraf
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion entitled “China and MENA: New Interests and New Approaches” (jointly organized with the Chatham House) on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
You may register through the following link:
The
#KFCRIS
cordially invites you to attend a lecture on November 7th, entitled: "What Would It Take to Transform
#SaudiArabia
Into a Post-Oil Economy?" presented by Steffen Hertog, Associate Professor in Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics.
Prince Turki al-Faisal; Chairman of the Board of Directors of
#KFCRIS
, participated in the inauguration address of the third day of the
#T20Virtual
Conference entitled: Policy
Recommendations for a Post-Covid-19 World
#KFCRIS
Cordially invites you to join the seminar entitled: “Sports Diplomacy in the Middle East.” Moderated by: Joshua Yaphe.
on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 in cooperation with the National Council on US-Arab Relations (Ncusar).
With an opening keynote address by HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal, chairman of
#KFCRIS
a joint conference between KFCRIS and
@ICSR_Centre
has just started in London under the subject: Non-State Actors and the Changing Nature of Conflict .
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
#KFCRIS
, HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, where HRH is participating in the
#GlobalBakuForum
in Baku entitled “The World After Covid-19.”
#KFCRIS
cordially invites you to the book launch “The Afghanistan File” by HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, Chairman of Board of Directors of KFCRIS, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The event will be co-hosted with Royal Society for Asian Affairs.
Register at:
HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
#KFCRIS
, launched the exhibition "FAISAL: A Life at the Heart of the 20th Century". The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, officials, diplomats, intellectuals, and experts in culture, arts, and media.
“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: Anatomy of a Unique Relationship - from Interpersonal to Institutional Engagement.” Author: Umer Karim. A recent
#Dirasat
by
#KFCRIS
A hundred years ago, [Late King] Faisal; at the age of thirteen, led a whole delegation to Europe on behalf of his father; the governor of Najd at the time. Later, Faisal became one of the most prominent personalities of the 20th century.
#Born_a_king
movie press conference will be held tomorrow, Thursday at 3:00 P.M. in
#VOXcinemas
Riyadh, The roof in the presence of HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal at to announce the official release details of the movie.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to join a Public lecture entitled: “Of Sand or Soil: Genealogy and Tribal Belonging in Saudi Arabia ” on Monday, August 17, 2020.
#KFCRIS
published a book titled "Women Writers of Saudi Arabia: Poetry, Novels and Short Stories" by Ieman Alkhayal and Nawal Ahmed. The book analyzes Saudi women’s writings and their perspectives on culture and environment and how traditions are shaped by contemporary realities.
#KFCRIS
published a new book titled "Sa‘udi Policies towards Migrants and Refugees: A Sacred Duty" by Joseph A. Kéchichian and Fahad Alsharif. it explores the Kingdom's policy toward migrants and refugees from multiple perspectives: historical, political, economic, and religious.
A forum entitled “Asia in Gulf eyes” was jointly held at the University of Kuwait (UoK) between the Asian Studies Unit at
#KFCRIS
and the Asian Studies Unit at the UoK. The forum marked the second gathering of Gulf experts on Asia to be held on an annual basis.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to join a panel discussion entitled "The Changing Security Architecture in the Middle East: A Role for China?" (with Middle East Institute-National University of Singapore), on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
For registration:
#KFCRIS
cordially invites you to a virtual panel discussion titled "The Right to Asylum in International Refugee Law and Islamic Law: Theory and Practice" (with the REF-ARAB Project at the University of Oslo) on Monday, January 17, 2022.
For registration:
What Can Be Done to Align the Skills and Expectations of Saudi Students with Employer Requirements?
Author: Mark C. Thompson
@DrMarkGS
and Makio Yamada
A recent
#Commentary
by
#KFCRIS
Prince Turki Alfaisal received a German delegation this afternoon, including Nils Schmid, member of the German Parliament, Achim Vogt, director of the Friedrich-Ebert Regional Peace & Security Project, and Sarah Schmid, program director at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
SAR le Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Président du Conseil d'administration de
#KFCRIS
, a inauguré l'exposition «FAISAL: Une vie au cœur du XXe siècle» au le siège de l’UNESCO à Paris, en présence d'un certain nombre de dignitaries, de fonctionnaires, de diplomates, et d'intellectuels.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
#KFCRIS
, HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, participated the 8th
#GlobalBakuForum
entitled “The World After Covid-19.”
"Those who live in glass houses should not cast stones"
@ArabNews
article contributed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
#KFCRIS
, HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to an online lecture entitled "Japan as Savior of the Muslim World: Transnational Nationalism and Empire 1900-1945" on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
You may register through the following link:
“Good Jobs and Bad Jobs”: Employment Attitudes, Perceptions, and Priorities in Saudi Arabia
By Mark C. Thompson and Hanaa Almoaibed
A new Dirasat (
#KFCRIS
Papers)
#KFCRIS
is pleased to announce that a special edition on Sino-Saudi relations jointly produced with the Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies is out. The edition, commemorating the 30th year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, contains 7 articles.
#KFCRIS
and the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue co-convened a closed panel discussion entitled “Promoting International Cooperation in Cyberspace: Opportunities and Challenges” in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the KFCRIS, HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a discussion entitled "The US-Saudi Economic Relationship: More than Arms and Oil" on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
You may register through the following link:
The Director of Research Department, Prince Dr. Abdullah bin Khaled, participated in a panel which discussed new and enduring crises in the MENA region in
#MED2019
Euro-Med think Tank Forum last week.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to register for the panel discussion «Learning to be a great power: China and the Middle East» by Andrea Ghiselli. on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm by Link:
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a conversation entitled "Good Jobs and Bad Jobs: Employment Attitudes, Perceptions, and Priorities in Saudi Arabia" on Monday, September 13, 2021.
You may register through the following link:
The
#KFCRIS
welcomes a new visiting research fellow, David Kenner (
@DavidKenner
), a researcher who has spent his career studying the Arab world and the challenges facing economic systems there. He is currently researching the economic reforms underway in
#SaudiArabia
.
What is Laïcité? A History of French Understandings of Secularism vis-à-vis the French Muslim Question
By Faisal Abualhassan
A new Commentary from
#KFCRIS
Between Two Poles: The Kingdom and U.S. Foreign Policy in an Age of Political Polarization.
A new
#Dirasat
by Paul Musgrave from the
#KFCRIS
Research Department.
On this day 96 years ago (4 September 1926), the first passport for the Kingdom of Hejaz and the Sultanate of Najd and its dependencies was issued in Mecca for Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz, then Viceroy of the Hejaz.
The
#KFCRIS
cordially invites you to attend a lecture on February 24th, entitled: "Foreign Fighters in Leaked 'Daesh' Documents: Analysis of those coming from
#SaudiArabia
," presented by the Director of Research
@AbdullahKhaledS
.
#KFCRIS
and European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) co-convened a closed workshop entitled: “Strengthening Cooperation Between Saudi Arabia and Europe on Regional Security and Energy and Regional Files.”
#KFCRIS
Cordially invites you to join the seminar entitled: “Covid-19 Pandemic Repercussions on Gulf-Asian Relations” Moderated by: Dr. N. Janarfhan
on Wednesday, 13 May 2020 in cooperation with the Emirates Diplomatic Academy EDA.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion entitled "The Russia-Ukraine War: African Repercussions" on Wednesday, April 13, 2022
You may register through the following link:
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to join a Seminar entitled "American Politics after 2020 Elections" on Monday, November 23, 2020.
You may register through the following link:
Rethinking State Capitalism in the Gulf States: Insights from the China-focused Literature
By Faris Al-Sulayman
@FarisAlSulayman
A new Special Report from
#KFCRIS
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to join a Panel Discussion "Discussion with Najah Al-Otaibi: Religious Education Reform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" (Jointly organized with Atlantic Council) on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
You may register here:
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a virtual lecture entitled "Is Islam Still Relevant to India-Gulf Relations?" on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
You may register through the following link:
#KFCRIS
researchers
@FarisAlSulayman
and Makio Yamada participated the workshop at
#GulfResearchMeeting
titled “Domestic Policy Making and Governance in Saudi Arabia”. The workshop was co-chaired by the Center’s Senior Associate Fellow Mark C. Thompson
@DrMarkGS
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
#KFCRIS
HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, was awarded The Grand Golden Al-Farabi Medal by the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. HE the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom, Berik Aryn presented the Medal on their behalf.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a public lecture titled "Saudi-Iraqi Cultural Relations: Mutual Interests and Opportunities for Cooperation" (jointly organized with the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council), on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
For registration:
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
#KFCRIS
, HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, received at his office HE the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, IWAI Fumio.
King Faisal Center for Research & Islamic Studies (
#KFCRIS
)
Cordially invites you to attend a book launch lecture titled:
Being Young, Male and Saudi: Identity and Politics in Globalized Kingdom
By: Dr. Mark C. Thompson
On Tuesday, 8 October 2019.
From 19:30 to 21:00 PM.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to a public lecture entitled "The Revival of Islamic Studies in Europe: Contemporary Trends" (jointly organized with the Embassy of France) on Monday, May 23, 2022, At the auditorium Hall of King Faisal Foundation Building.
On Sunday, March 6,
#KFCRIS
and
@DAFG_eV
co-convened a closed workshop titled “Foreign and Security Policy in the framework of the German-Arab Gulf Dialogue on Security and Cooperation” in the presence of HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KFCRIS.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to join a Discussion Panel entitled: “Libyan Crisis Prospects in the Light of Foreign Interventions” on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
#KFCRIS
, HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, delivered a speech entitled: “The Diplomacy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" at Dar Al-Hekma University, in Jeddah, during his visit to the University.
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to an Online Lecture entitled "Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus since the end of the Soviet Union" on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
You may register through the following link:
#KFCRIS
and Chatham House co-convened a closed panel discussion entitled "Social Safety Nets in Saudi Arabia Post-Covid” moderated by Dr. Mark C. Thompson and Dr. Sanam Vakil.
The Dihlīz of the Learned: Bayt Naṣīf as a Node in Reformist Muslim Circles (Mid 19th-Mid 20th Centuries)
By Ulrike Freitag
A new Qira'at (KFCRIS Humanities Papers)
His Royal Highness Prince
#Turki_AlFaisal
participated in 2019 IPI Salzburg Forum.
This year's topic—Moving Past the Crisis of Multilateralism, organized by the International Peace Institute.
#IPISF19
#KFCRIS
is pleased to invite you to an online lecture entitled "Representations of the Muslim ‘Other’: A Comparative Case Study of France and Japan" on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
You may register through the following link: