Orient Research Center - DC
Strategic Insight Navigate Risks and Seize Opportunities in the GCC
Leveraging our Unique positioning in US-GCC Geopolitical Complexities We bring Trusted Value to others ur Partners
OUR MISSION
GEOPOLITICAL EXPERTISE
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To leverage deep knowledge and understanding of the geopolitical dynamics within the GCC region to provide clients with foresight and strategies to navigate political risks and capitalize on emerging geopolitical trends.
ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS RISK ANALYSIS
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Offering comprehensive assessments of economic and business environments in the GCC, enabling clients to understand market conditions, regulatory landscapes, and potential economic disruptions that could impact strategic outcomes.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY AND INTELLIGENCE
Providing tailored strategic guidance and actionable intelligence that empower clients to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and explore new opportunities with confidence.
WASHINGTON DC BASED WITH GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
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Utilizing ORC-DC's strategic position in Washington DC to bridge East and West, offering a unique blend of international policy insights and local GCC market intelligence to inform and enhance global strategies.
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OUR VISION
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Our vision at Orient Research Center - DC is to establish ourselves as uniquely positioned leaders in geostrategic assessment, delivering comprehensive insights and advice to our clients. Focusing on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader Middle East, we aim to offer unmatched analysis and strategic guidance within these complex geopolitical realms. Our expertise is centered on clarifying the intricate balance of risks and opportunities, empowering our clients with the knowledge and confidence to navigate and succeed. We are dedicated to transforming geopolitical challenges into platforms for stability, growth, and progress
Founded in January 2016 in Washington, DC, Orient Research Center - DC (ORC-DC) has transitioned from a media consultancy to a leader in geostrategic assessment, focusing on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader Middle East. Our expertise lies in unraveling the complex geopolitical dynamics of these regions, providing insightful analysis and strategic guidance.
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Our evolution reflects the unique backgrounds of our founders, distinguished figures in geopolitics, steering our expertise towards actionable intelligence and tailored advice for understanding and engaging with the Middle East. At ORC-DC, we pride ourselves on transforming intricate geopolitical challenges into clear, manageable insights for our clients.
Remaining true to our core mission, we continue to bridge East and West, offering in-depth understanding and fostering stability and progress in one of the world's most dynamic regions.
ABOUT US
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
In Orient Research Center - DC we set ourselves apart with a profound understanding of the Middle East region's geopolitical landscape. Our key differentiators are:
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Specialized Geopolitical Knowledge: Deep expertise in the Middle East complex geopolitical environment.
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Strategic Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks for stable and progressive operations.
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Tailored Client Strategies: Customized guidance to navigate the region's dynamics, ensuring sustainable success.
Our approach is focused on not just navigating current challenges but also paving the way for future opportunities in this strategically critical region
OUR TEAM
Hala Roufael
Marketing Manager
Hala Roufael is the Marketing Manager at Orient Research Center - DC, where she leads the organization’s branding, strategic communications, and digital presence. She is responsible for managing ORC-DC’s public outreach, ensuring the organization’s research and insights reach key stakeholders, policymakers, and media audiences.
Prior to this role, Hala served as the Business Development Manager at ORC-DC, where she worked to establish strategic partnerships with think tanks and research institutions, securing consulting contracts in geopolitical and strategic studies. Before joining ORC-DC, she held leadership positions in business development, marketing, and international trade, focusing on market expansion and strategic partnerships.
Hala holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She is bilingual in English and Arabic, allowing her to engage effectively with diverse audiences. With extensive experience in media relations, branding, and international trade, she plays a key role in advancing ORC-DC’s visibility and influence.
Dr. Samir Altaqi
Founder / Managing Partner
Since 2010, Dr. Samir al-Taqi has served as the General Director of Orient Research Centre (ORC), an independent think-tank focused on strategic and political studies in the Gulf and the Middle East based in Dubai, U.A.E. From 2005 until 2010, al-Taqi was the director of the Orient Centre for International Studies in Damascus, affiliated at the time with the Syrian Foreign Ministry until the center was shut down by the Syrian government. A cardiothoracic surgeon by profession, al-Taqi served as the Head of Medical Services at the Health Department in the Governorate of Aleppo, supervising and auditing the operation of all hospitals in the governorate. In the early 2000s, he consulted on health issues for the Syrian Ministry of Health, as well as Syrian Prime Minister Muhammad Naji al-Otari. From 1994-1998, Dr. al-Taqi served one term as a member of the Syrian Parliament. Al-Taqi was an academic fellow at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, from 2010 until 2011. He has written and presented extensively on the Syrian state’s structure and decision-making apparatus; political and strategic problems in the Middle East; and international relations. Dr. al-Taqi is a graduate of the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine
Nadin Samaan
Managing Director
Nadin Samaan is the Managing Director of the Insight Advisory Group. Prior to joining IAG, Nadin held several academic, managerial and consultancy positions at UNICEF and Kalamoon University. She served as a Nutrition Officer at UNICEF - Syria office, where she worked on the nutrition emergency response in the drought affected areas in Syria and during the war crisis. Nadin provided the technical support to disseminate the first National Nutrition Strategy in Syria and expand the Nutrition Surveillance System in the country. She worked on assessing the nutritional needs for refugees in the USA as part of Summit County Public Health department’s efforts to improve minority health in Ohio. Nadin’s academic experience drives the IAG research toward analytical academic research, which empowers the Group’s achievements. She holds an International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University-New York in addition to a Bachelor Degree in Dietetics from University of Akron - Ohio and a Bachelor Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Kalamoon.
OUR ADDRESS
CONTACT
INSIGHT ADVISORY GROUP
440 Monticello Ave Ste 1802, PMB 75011
Norfolk, Virginia 23510-2670
Email: info@insightadvisory.org
Telephone: (202) 792-7026
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