On June 24, 2020, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the Dubai Public Policy Research Center (b’huth) convened a discussion exploring the impact of social distancing on society titled “Life Within Six Feet.”
Joining the program were:
Featured Specialists:
- Mr. Rafic Makki, Mubadala Ventures Fellow and Head of Technology.
- Mr. Nasser Al Sheikh, Emirates National Holding Chairman and Former Dubai Finance Department Director General.
- Dr. Omar Al-Ubaidly, Derasat Director of Research.
- Dr. Anita Blanchard, University of North Carolina Charlotte Associate Professor of Psychology and Organization Science.
- Mr. Selim Eddé, Google Middle East and North Africa Director and Head of Public Policy.
Welcoming Remarks:
- Dr. John Duke Anthony, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Founding President and CEO.
- Mr. Patrick Mancino, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Executive Vice President and Director of Development.
Closing Remarks:
- Mr. Mohammed Baharoon, Dubai Public Policy Research Center (b’huth) Director General.
Moderator:
- Mr. Joshua Yaphe, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Scholar-in-Residence.
Audio and video recordings of the program are available above and below, and on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and elsewhere.
“Life Within Six Feet: The Impact of Social Distancing on Society” podcast (.mp3)