At the 22nd GRIPS Forum GRIPS invited Mr. Takuma Hatano, Former Japanese Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, to deliver a lecture on "Economic development and future of Middle East andndash;Outlook from Abu Dhabi-andquot". Mr. Hatano talked about the history and economy of the Middle East. He also explained about the connection between Japan and UAE, and the prince of Abu Dhabi is thinking about adopting the Japanese system of industry and education. Mr. Hatano answered the questions raised frankly during the lively and robust Q&A session.