Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
Strategic research and policy analysis from Abu Dhabi
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The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research is an Abu Dhabi-based think tank that conducts research on political, economic, social, and security issues affecting the UAE and the wider region. Through studies, publications, conferences, and educational programs, it provides decision-makers and the public with informed analysis. The center serves scholars, officials, and institutions seeking evidence-based perspectives on regional and international affairs.
To support informed decision-making through rigorous strategic research and analysis of issues affecting the UAE and the wider region.
The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research was founded in 1994 in Abu Dhabi as an independent research institute focused on political, economic, social and security issues affecting the UAE and the wider region.
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Joint first of 36 education charities in the UAE on integrity score
At the cohort maximum (37/100), shared with 21 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research is an education nonprofit based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research is an Abu Dhabi-based think tank that conducts research on political, economic, social, and security issues affecting the UAE and the wider region. Through studies, publications, conferences, and educational programs, it provides decision-makers and the public with informed analysis. The center serves scholars, officials, and institutions seeking evidence-based perspectives on regional and international affairs. Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research is an education organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1994.
Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
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Quick facts about Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
- What is Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research?
- Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research is a education non-governmental based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research is an Abu Dhabi-based think tank that conducts research on political, economic, social, and security issues affecting the UAE and the wider region. Through studies, publications, conferences, and educational programs, it provides decision-makers and the public with informed analysis. The center serves scholars, officials, and institutions seeking evidence-based perspectives on regional and international affairs.
- When was Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research founded?
- Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research was founded in 1994.
- Where is Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research located?
- Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Is Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research trustworthy?
- Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research's website?
- http://www.ecssr.com/
- Are donations to Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.