OUR WORK
The N7 Initiative works directly with governments in the Middle East and beyond to produce actionable policy recommendations that will deliver tangible benefits to all people of the region.
We understand the key to further regional integration and stronger relations with Israel.
POLICY ACHIEVEMENTS
In a short period of time, the N7 Initiative has orchestrated a remarkable number of policy successes.
The Negev Forum
followed shortly after N7’s first conference in Abu Dhabi, which was the first-ever multilateral summit convening Israel, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan
The United States creates a dedicated US envoy position for normalization
filled by former N7 Director Ambassador Dan Shapiro after N7 promoted the importance of such a position
Draft Legislation to expand Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZs)
N7 hosted the first-ever discussions on a multilateral trade agreement for normalized countries at its conference in Bahrain
Implementation of education reforms in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Morocco
followed discussions between the parties at the N7 Conference on Education & Coexistence in Morocco
United States Senate introduced the Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2023
resulted from discussions between US and regional leaders at an N7 event in Washington on cybersecurity for Abraham Accords members
followed shortly after N7’s first conference in Abu Dhabi, which was the first-ever multilateral summit convening Israel, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan
The United States creates a dedicated US envoy position for normalization
filled by former N7 Director Ambassador Dan Shapiro after N7 promoted the importance of such a position
Draft Legislation to expand Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZs)
N7 hosted the first-ever discussions on a multilateral trade agreement for normalized countries at its conference in Bahrain
Implementation of education reforms in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Morocco
followed discussions between the parties at the N7 Conference on Education & Coexistence in Morocco
United States Senate introduced the Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2023
resulted from discussions between US and regional leaders at an N7 event in Washington on cybersecurity for Abraham Accords members
ASSEMBLING DECISIONMAKERS
The N7 is a strategic convener, working with governments to congregate high-level private meetings and conferences designed to tackle critical regional issues and nurture collaborative solutions.
- The N7 Initiative navigates complex regional issues, fostering an environment where collaboration and problem-solving take center stage.
- The N7 Initiative brings together governments that may not otherwise have a platform for dialogue. We bridge diplomatic divides, nurturing trust and understanding that pave the way for substantial, collaborative solutions.
- The N7 Initiative cuts through red tape by working directly with government leaders, business visionaries, and subject-matter experts to co-create solutions for pressing regional challenges.
UNPARALLELED RELATIONSHIPS
The N7 Initiative’s ability to create spaces where leaders can connect, engage, and build lasting relationships has become one of our primary goals and most effective tools for fostering real change in the region. We bring together political and business leaders as well as regional and global experts to foster engagement and an exchange of ideas that is vital to the success of regional integration.
- Since its founding, the N7 Initiative has engaged leaders and experts from more than 25 countries across the region and the world.
- We sparked new ideas and collaborations that supported bilateral and multilateral engagements.
- We created lasting friendships, strengthening our regional network
