Omar Al-Ubaydli is Director of Studies and Research, and Director of Economics and Energy Studies. He previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Economics at George Mason University, USA, as well as being a member of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s Joint Advisory Board of Economists. Dr. Al-Ubaydli received his BA in Economics from the University of Cambridge (Queens’ College) and his MA and PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago. Dr. Al-Ubaydli’s research has been published in several international, peer-reviewed journals and has been featured by media outlets including the Economist magazine.
Derasat Center and the United Nations Development Programme published two research papers titled, "The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain", and "Bahraini Women and Remote Work"; prepared by Dr. Omar Ahmed Al-Ubaydli, Derasat Director of Studies and Research, and Ms. Deema Al-Moayyed, UNDP researcher.
Derasat Center and the United Nations Development Programme published two research papers titled, "The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain", and "Bahraini Women and Remote Work"; prepared by Dr. Omar Ahmed Al-Ubaydli, Derasat Director of Studies and Research, and Ms. Deema Al-Moayyed, UNDP researcher.
An article by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaidli discussing about the future of European football super league
The paper examines the incidence of area studies departments/programs in the GCC and US, and their role in the foreign policy of each country.
An article by Omar Al-Ubaydli talks about how OPEC must use the opportunity to modernize their image.
Conflict between the world’s major powers is intensifying, and policymakers are actively disengaging their economies from those of their adversaries in an attempt to gain an advantage. While this tactic brings short-term gains, its long-term effect could be World War 3.
Several traditionally conflicting Middle Eastern powers are poised to launch ambitious energy partnerships. Can renewed economic ties contribute to repairing politically and socially strained relationships?
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ conviction of fraud is the latest example of a powerful individual being held accountable for greed-induced crimes. It could be argued that in order for the region to increase international investors, everyone needs to start playing by the same rules.
Although hybrid learning has helped improve inclusivity with geographical remoteness and physical challenges no longer preventing students from learning, the assessment poses a risk to these gains as the best assessment methods are inherently exclusionary.
Bahrain’s successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic is the direct result of several public administration innovations recently enacted.
Our ignorance about Covid has made managing the pandemic very hard and, as Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli points out, the job turns into mission impossible if leaders refuse to set an example. Read more......
Can the theories that the Goldman Sachses of this world use to make money, also be used to save the environment if we are open-minded enough to get past the stigma of big finance? Read more ....
It might be comforting to think that the rising price inflation is caused by corporate greed. However, as Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses, the cause of current inflation is much more mundane.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli participated as a keynote speaker at the "International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry", on October 25th 2021.
Every year when the economics Nobel Prize gets announced, a media mob assembles to attack the economics profession. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli claims that some criticisms may be warranted but many are simply wrong.
Derasat's Studies and Research Director, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, participated as a panel speaker at a webinar hosted by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, on Thursday 23rd September, at 4:00 PM (Bah time).
Given the importance of resolving interpersonal disputes in the work place to enable more dynamic organizations, Dr. Al-Ubaydli suggests children are taught conflict management from a young age through the education system.
The US has an ability to attract and absorb the world’s elite into its own citizenry yet is set on a course to shun immigration - closing its doors to global talent could be a grave and irreversible error.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that university professors shouldn't coerce disinterested students.
This paper explores the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the environment in Bahrain using qualitative data garnered from14 environmental experts from the public and private sectors, as well as academics and staff from non-profit organizations.
