This page comprises all studies, analyses and activities pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A report that presents the major issues related to the impact of Covid-19 on Bahrain’s private sector, and presents a series of recommendations targeting businesses and policymakers.
Despite the enormous increase in the number of Covid-19 deaths, multiple outlets have reported that this pandemic has failed to produce a comparable emotional response to tragedies on a smaller scale.
As the pandemic recedes in some countries yet still rages in others, research centers are focused on analysing the post-Corona strategic fallouts and, as Dr. Ashraf Keshk points out, to the increased importance attributed to the allocation of state resources during such crises.
The 3rd Derasat Annual Forum concluded today with experts from the UNDP, University of Bahrain and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research discussing the resources and cooperation needed to combat post-pandemic challenges. Read on for more information.
An article by Dr. Ashraf Keshk discussing how the media can contribute to promoting the vital interests of states during crises, in light of the communication revolution that the world is witnessing.
In Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, female citizens have kept their jobs amid the coronavirus at higher rates than in Western countries. This reflects the unique labor market structures of the Gulf countries.
A new survey report by Derasat in collaboration with UNDP that analyses the socio-economic impacts of Covid-19 on communities in Bahrain with a comparison to the UK and USA.
Derasat and UNDP hosted a key discussion on the findings of the report on, “The socio-economic impact of the Corona pandemic in Bahrain,” . On Monday, 5th October, 2020 at 2:00 PM (Bah time), via Zoom.
For the global economy, venture capital is important. Thankfully, amid warnings from scientists, it has survived the coronavirus pandemic and will help the world recover.
As part of its partnership with UNDP Bahrain to study the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Kingdom of Bahrain, Derasat published a report examining data on the number and value of financial transactions in Bahrain.
Even if economies make full recoveries, will the spectre of increased automation cause social unrest?
The Corona crisis has provided organizations with an exceptional opportunity to activate broader remote work policies; this article by Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaei, looks into the research on the effectiveness of working remotely.
The online briefing held on Thursday 27th August, 2020, presented the aims of carrying out a joint UNDP-Derasat socio-economic assessment of the impacts of Covid-19 on Bahrain.
Derasat recently conducted a survey indicating key factors contributing to the shift imposed by the Corona pandemic on performing work-based tasks.
The far-reaching impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic raise important questions with regards to the potentials of biological warfare in the pandemic's wake.
Can universities in the Gulf learn from top universities when it comes to area studies – a field that allows countries to draw upon a range of experts to respond to foreign policy events effectively?
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli took part in the Second Accounting and Economics Webinar held by Al-Ahlia University on, 'COVID-19 and Economic and Environmental Sustainable Developments Goals'.
The prevalence of video games, its effect on teenagers and the impact COVID-19 has had on behaviours, was discussed by Ejlal Bubshait, Director of Surveys & Polling at Derasat in an Experts' Bulletin on July 8th, 2020.
A report by Dr. Fatima Al Sebaie highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on projects of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the future of financial services.
Derasat publishes Vol. 12 of its semi-annual specialized research journal with a dedicated focus on the strategic analysis of the Covid-19 pandemic.
