History of Ebtesam Al-Ketbi in Timeline

Ebtesam Al-Ketbi is a prominent political scientist known for her expertise in Middle Eastern politics and security. She is the founder and president of The Emirates Policy Center (EPC), a leading think tank in the UAE that focuses on analyzing regional and international affairs. Al-Ketbi's work encompasses areas such as political Islam, security challenges, and the UAE's foreign policy. She is a frequent commentator on regional developments and contributes to academic and policy discussions through publications and conferences. Her leadership at EPC has established it as an influential voice in shaping policy debates within the UAE and beyond.

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2013: Establishment of the Emirates Policy Center (EPC)

In 2013, the Emirates Policy Center (EPC), a think tank providing strategic analysis and policy recommendations on issues impacting the Gulf region and the UAE, was founded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

2015: Appointment to The Consultative Commission of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

In 2015, Al-Ketbi was appointed as a member of The Consultative Commission of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in recognition of her efforts as a leader of the EPC.

2018: Recognition as one of The 50 Most Influential Women in the Arab world

In 2018, Al-Ketbi was listed among The 50 Most Influential Women in the Arab world by Arabian Business magazine. Additionally, in 2018, she received The Arab Social Media Influencers Award in the Politics category by the Dubai Press Club.

2019: Award at the World Women Leadership Congress

In 2019, Al-Ketbi received The Women Super Achiever Award at the World Women Leadership Congress in Mumbai, India.

2021: Advisor to the Global Commission for Post-Pandemic Policy

In 2021, Al-Ketbi was named Advisor to the Global Commission for Post-Pandemic Policy for her distinguished research on the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.