Independent Canadian research institute
Research that connects Canada with the Middle East and the Gulf.
The Canadian Institute for Middle East and Gulf Studies (CIMEGS) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Mississauga, Ontario. We study the economies, societies, cultures, technologies, and heritage of the Middle East, the Gulf, and North Africa, and we share that knowledge through a journal, a press, an academy, and open events.
The Institute network
One institute, six portals
Each portal of the Institute is a dedicated space with its own editorial team and publications. All of them share one mission: rigorous, accessible scholarship.
CIMEGS Journal
Peer-reviewed scholarship and analysis across the Institute's fields of study.
journal.cimeg.caResearch Hub
Working papers, reports, and ongoing research projects of the Institute.
research.cimeg.caConferences and Events
Academic conferences, forums, and seminars convened by the Institute.
events.cimeg.caTraining Academy
Professional courses and research-skills programs, online and in person.
academy.cimeg.caCIMEGS Publishing
Academic books and edited volumes published under the Institute's imprint.
publishing.cimeg.caInstitute Writers
A platform for the Institute's authors, columnists, and contributing researchers.
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About CIMEGS
The Canadian Institute for Middle East and Gulf Studies (CIMEGS) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute incorporated in Canada in 2024 and based in Mississauga, Ontario. The Institute conducts, promotes, and disseminates research on the economic, social, and cultural life of the Middle East, the Gulf, and North Africa. Through its peer-reviewed journal, academic press, training academy, conferences, and research programs, CIMEGS serves as a bridge for dialogue and knowledge sharing between Canadian and international scholars and the wider public.
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Fields of study
What the Institute studies
- 01 Gulf Economies
- 02 Economic Development
- 03 Identity and Culture
- 04 Climate and Environment
- 05 Energy Transition
- 06 Urban Studies and Smart Cities
- 07 Technology and Innovation
- 08 Heritage and the Arts
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