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MEI regularly hosts leading experts, officials, and journalists, highlighting a range of voices from the region, at weekly in-person events in Washington, online webinars, and conferences.

Upcoming Events

New York Arabic Orchestra at Wolf Trap
  • Arts & Culture
  • New York Arabic Orchestra at Wolf Trap

    Co-produced by the Middle East Institute Arts & Culture Center and Abu Dhabi Festival

    December 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

    The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182

    Event Series

    Virtual Briefing Series

    Exclusive, in-depth briefings on the region’s most impactful trends and issues.

    Thursday Webinar Series

    Invitation-only discussions hosted by Vice President for Policy, Ken Pollack, offering off-the-record insights into the most pressing challenges shaping the Middle East and US strategic interests in the region. Contact [email protected] for information on how to join the invitation list.

    Past Events

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    Egypt: Reducing Risks, Unlocking Potential
    Middle East Institute

    Egypt: Reducing Risks, Unlocking Potential

    September 30 – January 1, 1970, September 30 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C., 1150 22nd St., N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20037

    After the Iran Deal: Regional Repercussions and Dynamics
    Middle East Institute

    After the Iran Deal: Regional Repercussions and Dynamics

    August 10 – January 1, 1970, August 10 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    SEIU Building, 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW , Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    After the Deal: A Veteran Journalist's View from Tehran

    After the Deal: A Veteran Journalist's View from Tehran

    August 5 – January 1, 1970, August 5 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Johns Hopkins-SAIS, Rome Auditorium, 1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Dynamics in Iraqi Kurdistan
    Middle East Institute

    Dynamics in Iraqi Kurdistan

    July 8 – January 1, 1970, July 8 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street, NW, Washington , District of Columbia 20036

    Ramzi Aburedwan & Dal'ouna Ensemble in Concert

    Ramzi Aburedwan & Dal'ouna Ensemble in Concert

    July 2 – January 1, 1970, July 2 - 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM

    Busboys and Poets , 2021 14th Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20009

    Annual MEI Library Book Fair

    Annual MEI Library Book Fair

    June 13 – January 1, 1970, June 13 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    The Oman Library at the Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street NW, Washington , District of Columbia 20036

    Countering Violent Extremism: Local and Global Approaches
    Middle East Institute

    Countering Violent Extremism: Local and Global Approaches

    June 12 – January 1, 1970, June 12 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    National Press Club, 529 14th St, NW, 13th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20045