Derasat’s recent Thinktalk discussed, ‘The Arabian Peninsula: Archaeology and Ancient History’, presented by Dr. Waleed Safaei, an Assistant Professor of Archaeology at the University of Bahrain, on Wednesday 4th August, 2021.
An article that discusses strategies to confront security and maritime threats and to identify mechanisms for collective action. a discussion that formed part of a research paper presented by Dr. Ashraf Keshk during the Maritime Security and the Gulf States workshop, organized by the Gulf Research Centre Cambridge in July 2021.
Egypt’s new July 3rd Naval Base will contribute to securing regional maritime routes. Dr. Ashraf Keshk explores how the base is expected to help create a balance in the form of orderly deterrence to counter regional tensions caused by expansionist agendas.
Derasat’s Executive Director, Dr. Hamad Al-Abdulla, participated in a Forum that assessed effective strategies to identify and nurture the next generation of young researchers. Jointly hosted by the TRENDS Research & Advisory, UAE and the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
The Security Council concluded without any concrete outcomes, following the council’s meeting on the developments surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, upon the request of Egypt and Sudan.
Telemedicine made a slow start, but Covid-19 has given it a boost. While many physicians and patients remain reluctant, despite compelling benefits, much of the hesitancy is due to false perceptions about its efficacy. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli looks into the reasons why health systems should embrace it.
Derasat’s Research Fellow, Eng. Abdulla AlAbbasi, participated as a speaker in a panel on, ‘Innovating the Grid of the Future’, in the Global Electrification Forum: Regional Focus on Middle East & North Africa, on July 14th, 2021.
In July 2021, 130 countries announced coordinated reforms to prevent multinationals evading tax. Many rejoiced at the prospect of Amazon and Facebook finally paying their fair share. However, unless we see suitable reforms on the spending side of the government budget equation, it could turn into a power grab by entrenched elites.
Dr. Ghufran Jassim delivered a very interesting presentation underscoring the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental and psychological health. The presentation is available via the link.
Derasat concludes its fourth forum, with participation of a number of officials from the legislative and executive branches, regional and international organizations, and a number of experts and researchers interested in food security.