Dr. Omar Ahmad AlUbaydli

Studies and Research Director
Republican Presidential Candidates From a GCC Perspective
Republican Presidential Candidates From a GCC Perspective Home / Research / Research By Program / Strategic and International Studies /Republican Presidential Candidates From a GCC Perspective With the US Presidential elections set to take place in a year’s time and with the growing disillusionment with the Obama administration and troubles in the region; to the […]
Ms. Fatima Jassim AlThawadi
Ms. Fatima Jassim AlThawadi About us / Executive Management / Ms. Fatima Jassim AlThawadi Ms. Fatima Jassim AlThawadi DIRECTOR, RESOURCES & SERVICES Fatima Jassim Al Thawadi holds more than 25 years of practical experience and diverse professional knowledge in the field of finance, administrative leadership, human resources, and information technology with a demonstrated excellence, efficiency, […]
Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al Abdulla
Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al Abdulla About us / Executive Management / Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al Abdulla Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al Abdulla EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al Abdulla was appointed Executive Director of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) as of October 2020. Previously he was an Assistant Professor of Modern […]
The 6th Annual Derasat Forum

The Role of Women in Policy-Making, Think Tanks, and Research The 6th Annual Derasat Forum will examine the causes of the existing imbalances by directly engaging current think tank leaders and the next generation who will be looking to take over the reins in the coming decade. The Forum will also explore the impacts of […]
Are We Ready to Drown?
Between the US and Finland: Different Educational Systems and Their Impacts on Developing Curricula.

An economic study that analyzes the contrasting educational systems in Finland and the United States, using the analysis to discuss how Bahrain might improve its own educational system.AbstractA consensus exists regarding the pivotal role of education in economic development. However, there is disagreement on which policies should be implemented to achieve high quality education. Finland […]
Shaikh Hamad bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain 1932-1942 News and Press Coverage

The book titled “Shaikh Hamad bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Ruler of Bahrain 1932-1942 News and Press Coverage”, by the late researcher Saqr bin Abdullah Al-Maawda constitutes a qualitative effort in portraying the achievements of the late His Majesty Sheikh Hamad bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, by analyzing the content of what was […]
First Vision Salman

Derasat launched “First Vision Salman” book under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman emphasised the Kingdom’s commitment to advance its comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin […]
Two Prosperous Decades

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the throne and the 18th anniversary of the public referendum on the National Action Charter, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) presented a book titled “Two Prosperous Decades”. The book commemorates […]