The GRC Foundation Brussels conducts research on Gulf-Europe matters, and promotes academic research both in and about the Gulf region. It provides objective and comprehensive analysis and information about the region in relation to Europe through projects and training carried out by the organization, often in partnership with other research organizations and the European Union. GRCF-B works to build a network of relevant stakeholders from politics, business, media, and academia in an effort to contribute to mutually beneficial ties, as well as to support a cultural dialogue between Europe and the Gulf region.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.grc.net/grcb

Address:
Avenue de Cortenbergh 89, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Country:
Belgium

Sub-region:
Western Europe

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2023
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Abdulaziz Sager
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Abdulaziz Sager
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Abdulaziz Sager
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
18
Belgium average
36
Global average
87
2024
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
2
% Female staff
2025
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
33%
Belgium average
50%
Global average
50%
2024
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
50%
Age (years)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
3
Belgium average
25
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
60%
Belgium average
42%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
19
Belgium average
53
Global average
57
2023
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
0
Financials
2024
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
$103,892,795
Belgium average
$49,912,853
Global average
$7,726,779

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
14,700
Belgium average
21,155
Global average
19,785
Subscribers (2025)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
4,180
Belgium average
2,293
Global average
7,402
Subscribers (2024)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
2,640
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
458
Belgium average
3,184
Global average
18,482
Followers (2024)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
441
Followers (2025)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
12,262
Belgium average
22,815
Global average
15,795
Followers (2024)
Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
11,853

Data notes

Last updated: 15/02/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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