Research

Director’s Message

Dr. Naji Al Seiari

Research and Innovation Division Director & Interim Dean of Faculty

Welcome to the Research and Innovation Division at Rabdan Academy.

As the Director of this dynamic division, I am delighted to extend a warm greeting to all Rabdan Academy visitors, collaborators, and stakeholders. Here at Rabdan Academy, we are dedicated to advancing research, fostering impactful partnerships, and driving innovation in the Security, Safety, Defence, Emergency preparedness and Crisis management (SSDEC) fields.

Our division serves as the nexus of intellectual exploration and practical application, where cutting-edge research meets real-world challenges. Through collaborative efforts with industry partners, academic institutions, and governmental agencies, we strive to generate knowledge that not only contributes to academic discourse but also addresses the pressing needs of our communities and industries.

At Rabdan Academy, we recognize that innovation is essential pillar for progress. We are committed to nurturing a culture of creativity and intellectual entrepreneurship, where ideas are cultivated, incubated, and transformed into tangible solutions that shape the future.

Whether you are a researcher, a student, an industry or government partner, I invite you to explore the exciting initiatives, projects, and opportunities available within our division. Together, let us push the boundaries of knowledge, forge meaningful collaborations, and drive positive change in our society.

Thank you for your interest in the Research and Innovation Division at Rabdan Academy. We look forward to embarking on this journey of discovery and innovation with you.

Dr. Naji Al Seiari

Research and Innovation Division Director & Interim Dean of Faculty

Overview

What We Look for?

Part of our future aspiration is to become a well-recognised centre for Geopolitical news and analysis, and one of Top 20 Think Tank in MENA region in the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management (SSDEC) Sectors.

Through integrated holistic projects, and with the support of a specialised research team, we seek to establish strategic relations within the framework of research and knowledge collaboration with the top 200 universities in the world, by signing joint cooperation agreements with the specialised research centres of these universities in terms of joint research and exchanging experiences & faculty members, that would serve Rabdan Academy’s vision and strategic objectives.

We are committed to enhance regional and global scholarship, research and innovation in the SSDEC domain. Scholars from highly-ranked institutions around the world at Rabdan Academy are contributing to this objective through research, teaching and community outreach. Also, collaborative partnerships with several local, regional and international stakeholders have been established in pursuit to Rabdan Academy becoming the hub of scholarship and global leader in the SSDEC domain.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide analysis, research, and recommendations to policymakers on defence and security issues related to the Middle East. The R&I Division will aim to enhance the understanding of the region's security dynamics and help identify potential threats, opportunities, and challenges.

Our Vision

The Research and Innovation (R&I) Division utmost goal is to build a vibrant research culture that is at the forefront of emerging knowledge and technology in the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency preparedness, and Crisis management (SSDEC) Domain. R&I Division will foster intellectual curiosity and innovative thinking beyond the borders of conventional approaches for the sake of creating new skilled and capable future leaders in the SSDEC domain that will need to manage complex and uncertain challenges.

Our Main Research Themes

Our specialised and dedicated research team conducts reliable and high-level scientific research on unique and strategically valuable topics, including but are not limited to, Critical Infrastructure Security, Regional Security, Border Control, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Hacking and Defence, Cybersecurity Compliance, Disaster Planning and Mitigation, Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery, Natural and Pandemic events, Disaster, Environment, Development, Strategic Management, Policy Analysis, and more.