This page comprises all studies, analyses and activities pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
This Experts' Bulletin on July 1st, discussed different distance learning techniques and featured Derasat analyst, Ghada Abdulla.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli participated in a TRENDS Research & Advisory (UAE) online panel discussion on June 30th, 2020, regarding the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy.
An article that explores whether there is a health vs. economy trade-off when dealing with Coronavirus.
An article that elaborates as to whether women can be proved better leaders than men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the Dubai Public Policy Research Center (b'huth) convened a discussion exploring the impact of social distancing on society titled 'Life within Six Feet'. The panel included Derasat Head of Research, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli.
A Derasat Virtual Think Talk that looked at how the GCC countries have managed the Corona crisis with a focus on the unique challenges faced and featuring an expert panel.
The Corona crisis has brought crisis management back into the spotlight - this article summarizes the efforts of GCC countries and looks at lessons learned.
As Covid-19 rapidly spread around the world, Bahrain enacted an early preventative and preparatory phase. In this article, Dr. Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa summarizes Bahrain's response, highlighting the crucial role attributed to teamwork and public engagement.
A world post- Corona: an article that examines the strategic priorities of states post Corona crisis and the inevitable link to a vaccine.
This Experts' Bulletin highlighted tensions between the United States and China and at the strategic competition that will define international relations for decades ahead, featuring Derasat analyst, Mahmood Abdul Ghaffar.
The implications of the Corona crisis on the Intelligence Services worldwide are considered in this article, along with the challenges and potential changes required.
An article in, 'Araa Magazine', raises important questions with regards to the NATO and EU goal to refrain from turning the Corona health crisis into a security crisis.
Developments in the oil markets since the start of Covid-19 crisis and outlooks for the remainder of 2020 were discussed during the regular Experts' Bulletin with analyst, Abdulaziz Al Doseri.
