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ECSSR marks 15th years of excellence
Gearing up to mark its 15th anniversary on March 14, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) stands today as one of the leading think-tanks in the region.
Through its diverse services, the ECSSR evolves as one of the key drivers for enriching the cultural, educational, social and economic life in the UAE.
Propelled by the UAE's wise leadership in an effort to consolidate pillars of a modern state based on institutions that keep abreast with scientific and research developments, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) was established on March 14, 1994. The Center was established through a decision taken by the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, when he was Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Under the directions of the ECSSR President, His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the ECSSR has become an independent center for scientific research and studies on social, economic and political issues of interest primarily to the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region, as well as to the Arab world in general.
In June 2005, the ECSSR moved to its new state-of-the-art building. Its design and facilities are meant to meet the needs of the Center and to promote its pioneering role in academia, research, and UAE societal demands. Since its inception, the Center has attracted attention as a committed and growth-oriented academic institution. This attractive venue has played host to a multitude of eminent dignitaries visiting the UAE, such as political leaders, thinkers, administrative officials, scholars, professors and researchers.
There are many worthy explanations for the local, regional, and international success of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. This veneration is due in large part to the unbridled support it receives, the autonomy it enjoys, and the financial capabilities, openness, and modernity that characterize the UAE as a whole.
Other elements also actively promote the ECSSR's prosperity. At the heart of the Center's mission is its adoption of a strategic and rational approach in addressing today's and tomorrow's pivotal and pressing issues. It also places a premium on rigorous discipline in the triumph of academic and scientific enterprise.
In addition, the ECSSR's core research group involves a cadre of well-educated nationals that derive a qualitative benefit from a specially designed program. The dedication and a sense of duty characterize these young professionals is remarkable. In their development, they have cultivated a sense of initiative and courage that will undoubtedly light the path to an even greater future.
Established in 1994 and enjoying perpetual growth and accomplishment ever since, the Center's strategic plan continues to encompass projects and activities considerably beyond what currently exists. Its influence and impact have, however, already caught the attention of many, notably due to its enduring and deep-rooted contributions to the country's development.
The ECSSR prioritizes its outlook towards the future and has, on innumerable occasions, proven that adopting an open scientific approach and depending upon reliable sources and analysis will guarantee success.
The main task of the Center's researchers is preparation of political, economic, social, informational, military, and strategic studies research. To this end, all the Centers resources and equipment are made available to researchers. Producing profound analytical studies distinguishes research activity at ECSSR, which strives to extend the scope of its activities to include cooperation with other research and studies centers.
Since its establishment, the ECSSR has focused the utmost attention on developing the skills of national labor groups in research studies. To prepare and train them, the Center has established a special Training Section, recruiting skilled instructors in various fields and providing state-of-the-art facilities for its trainees.
The main objective of the Training Department is to develop and improve the skills of UAE nationals in studies and research.
Since its creation, the UAE premier think-tank convened 14th topical conferences the last of which was the ''Human Resources and Development in the Arabian Gulf'' in February 2009. Fourteen energy conferences were also organised the last one was in November 2008 and dealt with the Nuclear Energy in the Gulf.
Eleven specialised conferences took place with the January's 2008 ''Arabic Language and Education: A Futuristic Perspective for Development'' being the last of such series.
Over its cycle of life up to the end of 2008, the ECSSR organised 25 symposia, 39 workshops, and 301 lectures. It took part in 36 book fairs from August 2002 to March 2009 and 16 conferences and exhibitions from March 2000 to February 2009.
ECSSR has signed over 50 Scientific Cooperation Agreements with a number of local, regional and international research institutions and centers. Through these agreements, the Center looks forward to implementing future accords in: exchanging scientific publications, their marketing, and translation; exchanging visits between researchers; organizing shared activities, conferences and workshops; and conducting research projects that concern both parties.
Locally, the ECSSR is keen to develop active cooperation with the UAE University and Zayed University and their departments such as the College of Business and Economics and the College of Humanities and Social Science.
The Center also cooperates with ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture and with other public and private institutions in the country such as Juma Al-Majid Heritage and Culture Centre in Dubai and Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi.
Regionally, ECSSR is interested in developing ties with universities, institutes, scientific colleges, regional research centers and organizations that share the Center's fields of interest.
Regional and Arab cooperation covers these areas: Exchanging expertise, visits, printed material and information; Reciprocal benefit from conducting joint research projects; and Conferences, lectures, symposia, seminars and training programs organized through the Center or counterpart institutions.
Accordingly, the Center cooperates with the scores of prominent institutions including Arab Research Center, Kuwait, Arab Thought Forum, Amman, Arab Women Organization (AWO), Cairo, Bahrain Institute for Political Development, Manama, Egypt State Information Service, Cairo, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung-Yemen Office, a German foundation located in Sanaa, International Studies Association, Tunis, Jordan Institute of Diplomacy, Amman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Orient Center for International Studies, Damascus, and Qatar Center for Futuristic Studies, Doha.
Internationally, the ECSSR maintains close ties with leading international scientific institutions and organizations in: Exchange of expertise, publications, consultation and academic visits, mutual coordination with a view to organize conferences, lectures, symposia, specialized seminars and specialized training courses that ECSSR holds throughout the year.
It is cooperating with many institutions the likes of Academy of National Economy Under the Government of Russian Federation, Moscow, Center for Energy, Petroleum, '&' Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), Dundee, Scotland, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Bejing, Deutsches Orient-Institut, Hamburg, Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, Institute of Political Studies, Paris, Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, Middle East Institute, Washington, and Turkish Foreign Policy Institute, Ankara.
Through its noteworthy activities, ECSSR has earned considerable scientific accolades with local, Arab, and international prestige, thereby qualifying it to receive numerous honorary prizes and certificates. The most important of them are as follows: The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research was honored at the second conference of the Arab Giving Forum for its activities in the field of community service, which was held in Abu Dhabi in January 2009.
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, presented the Emirates Appreciation Award for Science, Arts, and Literature in its Third Round for 2008 to His Excellency Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, presented to His Excellency Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2008 for Publishing and Distribution. The ECSSR has been conferred this award in appreciation for its significant and continuous efforts in disseminating knowledge and for publishing studies and books in Arabic and English that meet the highest international standards, both in form and content.
The ECSSR website has received two awards in the 'government organizations' category of the Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Competition for the Best UAE Websites of 2006, Member of Pan Arab Web Awards.
Through its diverse services, the ECSSR evolves as one of the key drivers for enriching the cultural, educational, social and economic life in the UAE.
Propelled by the UAE's wise leadership in an effort to consolidate pillars of a modern state based on institutions that keep abreast with scientific and research developments, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) was established on March 14, 1994. The Center was established through a decision taken by the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, when he was Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Under the directions of the ECSSR President, His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the ECSSR has become an independent center for scientific research and studies on social, economic and political issues of interest primarily to the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region, as well as to the Arab world in general.
In June 2005, the ECSSR moved to its new state-of-the-art building. Its design and facilities are meant to meet the needs of the Center and to promote its pioneering role in academia, research, and UAE societal demands. Since its inception, the Center has attracted attention as a committed and growth-oriented academic institution. This attractive venue has played host to a multitude of eminent dignitaries visiting the UAE, such as political leaders, thinkers, administrative officials, scholars, professors and researchers.
There are many worthy explanations for the local, regional, and international success of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. This veneration is due in large part to the unbridled support it receives, the autonomy it enjoys, and the financial capabilities, openness, and modernity that characterize the UAE as a whole.
Other elements also actively promote the ECSSR's prosperity. At the heart of the Center's mission is its adoption of a strategic and rational approach in addressing today's and tomorrow's pivotal and pressing issues. It also places a premium on rigorous discipline in the triumph of academic and scientific enterprise.
In addition, the ECSSR's core research group involves a cadre of well-educated nationals that derive a qualitative benefit from a specially designed program. The dedication and a sense of duty characterize these young professionals is remarkable. In their development, they have cultivated a sense of initiative and courage that will undoubtedly light the path to an even greater future.
Established in 1994 and enjoying perpetual growth and accomplishment ever since, the Center's strategic plan continues to encompass projects and activities considerably beyond what currently exists. Its influence and impact have, however, already caught the attention of many, notably due to its enduring and deep-rooted contributions to the country's development.
The ECSSR prioritizes its outlook towards the future and has, on innumerable occasions, proven that adopting an open scientific approach and depending upon reliable sources and analysis will guarantee success.
The main task of the Center's researchers is preparation of political, economic, social, informational, military, and strategic studies research. To this end, all the Centers resources and equipment are made available to researchers. Producing profound analytical studies distinguishes research activity at ECSSR, which strives to extend the scope of its activities to include cooperation with other research and studies centers.
Since its establishment, the ECSSR has focused the utmost attention on developing the skills of national labor groups in research studies. To prepare and train them, the Center has established a special Training Section, recruiting skilled instructors in various fields and providing state-of-the-art facilities for its trainees.
The main objective of the Training Department is to develop and improve the skills of UAE nationals in studies and research.
Since its creation, the UAE premier think-tank convened 14th topical conferences the last of which was the ''Human Resources and Development in the Arabian Gulf'' in February 2009. Fourteen energy conferences were also organised the last one was in November 2008 and dealt with the Nuclear Energy in the Gulf.
Eleven specialised conferences took place with the January's 2008 ''Arabic Language and Education: A Futuristic Perspective for Development'' being the last of such series.
Over its cycle of life up to the end of 2008, the ECSSR organised 25 symposia, 39 workshops, and 301 lectures. It took part in 36 book fairs from August 2002 to March 2009 and 16 conferences and exhibitions from March 2000 to February 2009.
ECSSR has signed over 50 Scientific Cooperation Agreements with a number of local, regional and international research institutions and centers. Through these agreements, the Center looks forward to implementing future accords in: exchanging scientific publications, their marketing, and translation; exchanging visits between researchers; organizing shared activities, conferences and workshops; and conducting research projects that concern both parties.
Locally, the ECSSR is keen to develop active cooperation with the UAE University and Zayed University and their departments such as the College of Business and Economics and the College of Humanities and Social Science.
The Center also cooperates with ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture and with other public and private institutions in the country such as Juma Al-Majid Heritage and Culture Centre in Dubai and Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi.
Regionally, ECSSR is interested in developing ties with universities, institutes, scientific colleges, regional research centers and organizations that share the Center's fields of interest.
Regional and Arab cooperation covers these areas: Exchanging expertise, visits, printed material and information; Reciprocal benefit from conducting joint research projects; and Conferences, lectures, symposia, seminars and training programs organized through the Center or counterpart institutions.
Accordingly, the Center cooperates with the scores of prominent institutions including Arab Research Center, Kuwait, Arab Thought Forum, Amman, Arab Women Organization (AWO), Cairo, Bahrain Institute for Political Development, Manama, Egypt State Information Service, Cairo, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung-Yemen Office, a German foundation located in Sanaa, International Studies Association, Tunis, Jordan Institute of Diplomacy, Amman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Orient Center for International Studies, Damascus, and Qatar Center for Futuristic Studies, Doha.
Internationally, the ECSSR maintains close ties with leading international scientific institutions and organizations in: Exchange of expertise, publications, consultation and academic visits, mutual coordination with a view to organize conferences, lectures, symposia, specialized seminars and specialized training courses that ECSSR holds throughout the year.
It is cooperating with many institutions the likes of Academy of National Economy Under the Government of Russian Federation, Moscow, Center for Energy, Petroleum, '&' Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), Dundee, Scotland, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Bejing, Deutsches Orient-Institut, Hamburg, Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, Institute of Political Studies, Paris, Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, Middle East Institute, Washington, and Turkish Foreign Policy Institute, Ankara.
Through its noteworthy activities, ECSSR has earned considerable scientific accolades with local, Arab, and international prestige, thereby qualifying it to receive numerous honorary prizes and certificates. The most important of them are as follows: The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research was honored at the second conference of the Arab Giving Forum for its activities in the field of community service, which was held in Abu Dhabi in January 2009.
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, presented the Emirates Appreciation Award for Science, Arts, and Literature in its Third Round for 2008 to His Excellency Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, presented to His Excellency Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2008 for Publishing and Distribution. The ECSSR has been conferred this award in appreciation for its significant and continuous efforts in disseminating knowledge and for publishing studies and books in Arabic and English that meet the highest international standards, both in form and content.
The ECSSR website has received two awards in the 'government organizations' category of the Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Competition for the Best UAE Websites of 2006, Member of Pan Arab Web Awards.
