AlBayan Center

Name

AlBayan Center

Legal name

Al-Bayan Center for Studies & Planning (مركز البيان للدراسات والتخطيط)

Website

https://bayancenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research / Think Tank Services

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

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Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

• Policy research
• Think tank publications
• Governance studies
• Regional affairs analysis
• Public policy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Baghdad

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Institutional funding and grants: As an independent research center, Al-Bayan Center's primary funding is derived from institutional supporters and grant-making organizations. The center lists 'Supporters' as a section on its website, indicating external financial/partnership support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Al-Bayan Center is an independent Iraqi think tank that produces and disseminates policy research across political, economic, security/military, legal, and social studies on Iraq and the wider region. Its core offerings include policy papers, position assessment papers, research papers, opinion articles, public opinion polls, books, the Al-Bayan Monitor periodical, and convening programs such as the Social Sciences Circle and dialogue seminars.

Product overview

AlBayan Center for Studies and Planning is an independent Iraqi research institution that publishes analysis and policy research on Iraqi and Middle Eastern affairs. The center operates a multi-format publication portfolio including policy papers, position assessments, research papers, opinion articles, and public opinion polls. It also publishes the Al-Bayan Monitor periodical, maintains the Al-Bayan Library of books and translations, and hosts the Social Science Circle discussion series and regular seminars and dialogue sessions. The center does not offer technology products or platforms—it focuses exclusively on research publication and convening scholarly dialogue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Al-Bayan Monitor (راصد البيان): Al-Bayan Center's periodic journal dedicated to monitoring topics covered by leading international think tanks and publications on Iraqi affairs.
• Social Sciences Circle (حلقة العلوم الاجتماعية)
• Al-Bayan Library (مكتبة البيان)
• Al-Bayan Oasis (واحة البيان)

Products and services

• Policy Papers (أوراق السياسات) Policy papers addressing Iraq's political, economic, social, and security challenges, providing practical solutions for Iraqi decision-makers.
• Position Assessment Papers (أوراق تقدير موقف) Papers analyzing urgent positions and rapid developments across political, economic, social, and security domains, providing scenario assessments for policymakers.
• Research Papers (أوراق بحثية) Academic research papers contributing new knowledge to political science, economics, law, and social studies disciplines.
• Opinion Articles (مقالات الرأي) Short opinion pieces expressing authors' viewpoints on topics within the center's scope, targeted at a broad audience.
• Polls and Surveys (الاستطلاعات) Public opinion surveys on Iraqi political, economic, and social issues, including electoral studies and policy assessments.
• Al-Bayan Monitor (راصد البيان) Periodic journal dedicated to monitoring topics covered by leading international think tanks and publications on Iraqi affairs.
• Al-Bayan Oasis (واحة البيان) Short article platform for writers to discuss public affairs without academic research requirements, featuring pieces under 1,500 words.
• Al-Bayan Library (مكتبة البيان) Published books and translated works covering governance, Iraqi-Iranian relations, climate change impacts, and other strategic topics.
• Social Sciences Circle (حلقة العلوم الاجتماعية) Dialogue sessions discussing social science topics, including book reviews and academic discussions on Iraqi affairs.
• Seminars and Dialogues (ندوات وحوارات) Dialogue seminars and forums bringing together academics, researchers, policymakers, and diplomats to discuss Iraqi political, economic, and security issues.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shafq Foundation for Human Rights and Sustainable Development (مؤسسة شفق)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Al-Bayan Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shafq Foundation for Human Rights and Sustainable Development to enhance coordination in studies and public policy. The MOU was signed at the center's Baghdad headquarters.
• Mosul Center for Strategic and Future StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center received a delegation from the Mosul Center for Strategic and Future Studies to discuss cooperation in strategic studies and research. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration between the two Iraqi think tanks.
• Bayt al-Hikma (بيت الحكمة)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center met with representatives of Bayt al-Hikma to discuss prospects for scientific and research cooperation. The meeting aimed to explore joint activities in research and policy analysis.
• Andisheh Sazan Institute for Strategic Studies (Iran)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center co-organized the Sustainable Development Forum in partnership with the Iranian Andisheh Sazan Institute for Strategic Studies, titled 'Environmental Sustainability and Water Security: Prospects for Technical Cooperation between Iraq and Iran', with wide official and academic participation.
• Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Executive Director of Al-Bayan Center visited Berlin organized by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation's Middle East and North Africa department, focused on Iraqi parliamentary elections and their regional and local implications. The center engaged with official and non-official institutions in Berlin.
• Vakıf Immigration and Communities (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vakıf Immigration and Communities in Turkey at its Baghdad office, aimed at enhancing research and scientific cooperation and developing joint programs in research and studies.
• New Lines Institute (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Executive Director of Al-Bayan Center met with resident researchers at the New Lines Institute in Washington D.C. to discuss ways to enhance research and academic cooperation on Iraqi affairs.
• Middle East Institute (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Executive Director of Al-Bayan Center met with the President of the Middle East Institute, Mr. Stuart Jones, in Washington D.C. to enhance research and academic cooperation and exchange perspectives on Iraqi affairs.
• Atlantic Council — Iraq InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ali Taher Al-Hamoudi, Executive Director of Al-Bayan Center, participated in the Atlantic Council's 'Iraq Dialogue 2026' forum in Washington D.C., attending sessions alongside political, academic, diplomatic, and media figures from Iraq and the United States.
• Chiang Mai University / Center for International Security Studies (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Director of Research at Al-Bayan Center participated in a virtual expert dialogue between China and the Middle East organized by the Center for International Security Studies (CISS) at Tsinghua University, on the future of peace in the Middle East.
• Al-Mustansiriya UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center held a dialogue session on foreign policy priorities for the upcoming government, hosting Dr. Mohammad Shammari, Ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• U.S. Embassy in Baghdad / U.S. State DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center received delegations from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. Department of State to discuss the role of think tanks in strengthening bilateral relations and exchange views on regional affairs.
• Australian Embassy in Baghdad / Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and TrademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center received the Australian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Glen Miles, and a delegation from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss political developments, economic challenges, and ways to strengthen cooperation.
• German Embassy in BaghdadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center met with a delegation from the German Embassy in Baghdad to discuss political developments in Iraq, stability challenges, and reform efforts, and to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation.
• Iraqi High Commission for Human RightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center hosted a specialized training workshop on anti-torture in cooperation with the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights, targeting Ministry of Justice staff to enhance their competencies in human rights.
• Union of Kurdish National PartiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center received the official spokesperson for the Kurdistan Democratic Union Party (PYD), Karwan Kazniy, to discuss political and intellectual affairs of mutual interest and to emphasize the role of think tanks in supporting decision-making.
• National Trend Coalition (Iraq)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Director of Al-Bayan Center met with the head of the National Trend Coalition, Dr. Abdul Hussain Al-Moussawi, to discuss developments on the national scene and the center's role in preparing policy papers.
• Iraqi Ministry of Foreign AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Bayan Center held a dialogue session on foreign policy priorities for the incoming government, hosting the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Planning Affairs and other ministry officials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Middle East Institute: Washington, D.C.-based think tank dedicated to studying the Middle East through policy analysis, convening, and publications. Directly comparable to Al-Bayan's MENA policy focus; Al-Bayan's Executive Director has met with MEI's president to deepen research cooperation.
• Carnegie Middle East Center: Beirut and Washington-based policy research center within the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace focused on Middle East political, economic, and security affairs. Highly comparable to Al-Bayan as an independent regional policy think tank producing original research and convening policymakers.
• Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Germany-based political foundation affiliated with the Social Democratic Party, with a Middle East and North Africa department running policy dialogue and research programs. Comparable as a policy-oriented convener and Al-Bayan's established partner on Iraqi parliamentary research.
• Al Jazeera Centre for Studies: Doha-based research center affiliated with Al Jazeera Network that produces policy research and analysis on Arab, regional, and international affairs in Arabic and English. Directly comparable as a bilingual regional think tank producing papers, reports, and convening events.
• Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Germany-based political foundation affiliated with the CDU running rule-of-law, governance, and policy dialogue programs across the MENA region. Comparable to Al-Bayan as a politically aligned foundation engaging on Iraqi governance reform.
• New Lines Institute: Washington, D.C.-based think tank focused on foreign policy, geopolitics, and societal trends in the Middle East and beyond. Comparable as a younger, foreign-policy-focused research outfit, and a direct cooperation partner of Al-Bayan.

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: London-based international affairs think tank producing research on global political, economic, and security issues including the Middle East. Comparable to Al-Bayan as a research-led policy institution with global convening power, though operating at far larger scale.
• Brookings Institution: Washington, D.C.-based think tank with a Center for Middle East Policy producing influential research on the region. Comparable as a research-driven policy institution covering MENA affairs, though at much larger scale and reach.
• Wilson Center: Washington, D.C.-based foreign policy think tank with a Middle East Program producing research and hosting visiting fellows. Comparable as a research and convening institution focused on international affairs with MENA coverage.
• Atlantic Council: Washington, D.C.-based international affairs think tank with a dedicated Iraq Initiative. Comparable to Al-Bayan as a convening institution producing policy analysis, and a direct partner through the Iraq Dialogue 2026 forum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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