The Center engages in interdisciplinary, Gulf-focused studies and research in, but not limmitted to, the following areas:

The Gulf Studies Center appointed a Research Enabling Committee to overlook the research processes. The current committee is appointed as follows:
The Center accepts a number of distinguished scholars, visiting researchers and graduate students who engage with the center›s areas of research.
The Gulf Studies Center also organizes several conferences, seminars, workshops and symposiums and works closely with local, regional and international research bodies and institutions.