Meaning: An augur or seer in ancient Rome; an observer and interpreter of the omens
connected with the flight, song and behaviour of bird
Origin: Contraction of avispex, from avis, bird + specere, to watch or observe
Derivation: Auspicious (adjective): conducive to success; propitious; favourable;
boding well for the future
More than 30 years of experience in executing campaigns across 40 countries. We turn every challenge into an opportunity.
Our advanced communications techniques, critical strategic input, and cultural expertise combine with our unrivalled data analytics and engagement methods to ensure our clients win elections, influence social change, and raise support for political/economic projects.
GULFSTRAT calls on world-class experts with extensive international experience in advanced political and commercial communications.
Fusing data and information to drive decisions and lead change, we work with world leaders, governments, corporates and sovereign investment vehicles looking to navigate and build opportunity in complex environments.
Proven in political campaigning, sovereign investment, market making and shaping, we understand, measure and alter the balance of the instruments of power (IoP) together with their interplay with socio-political, economic and behavioural factors, to shape outcomes and alter realities.
As a political party or candidate, we assist you in better understanding the needs of your electorate. We support you in building successful electoral campaigns and provide post-election counsel.
We act as an enabler for humanitarian agencies, social movements and charitable institutions.
Working with different government bodies and agencies to engage specific audiences, raise awareness and drive engagement around e.g. healthcare, counter radicalisation, tourism and promote foreign investment.
We empower organisations to grow the value of their operations by understanding how to drive progress through data-powered strategy and communications.
With over 30 years of experience in over 40 countries and hundreds of major commercial and political campaigns.
We go further than any traditional Issue & political advocacy firm.
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