Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), participated in the E6G6 Network Workshop, hosted by the Arab World Institute in Paris, with leading GCC and European think tanks and experts. Organized in collaboration with the International Policy Research Center, the Arab World Institute, and the European Council on Foreign Relations; the workshop addressed regional security and stability, technological developments, and GCC–European connectivity and cooperation.

The CEO participated in a session titled “Safeguarding Values and Global Consensus: The Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandab,” highlighting the strategic importance of maritime routes to global security and stability. He emphasized the role of GCC–European dialogue in strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation, particularly on freedom of navigation and supply chain security.

Discussions also covered industrial and technological partnerships, regional connectivity, artificial intelligence, data centers, quantum technologies, infrastructure, and the E6G6 Network’s action plan and future activities.

On the sidelines, Mr. Alahmed met with H.E. Anne-Claire Legendre, President of the Arab World Institute, and several heads of GCC and European think tanks to explore institutional cooperation, research exchange, and strategic partnerships.

Derasat’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening regional and international research partnerships and contributing to strategic dialogue, research, and policy development on issues relevant to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the wider GCC.