On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Council on US-Arab Relations (NCUSAR). In the signing of the MoU, KFCRIS was represented by the Assistant to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ibrahim Aldeghaither, and NCUSAR was represented by the Founding President and CEO, Dr. John Duke Anthony.

The MoU aims to enhance the cooperation between the two entities, with the goal to unify their efforts in creating greater national, regional, and international awareness on issues pertaining to security, stability, peace and sustainable development in the Gulf region.