Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and Arab Gulf States: Threats to State Sovereignty and National Security
The military confrontation that began on February 28, 2026, between the United States, Israel, and Iran did not create a new regional crisis, but rather revealed a chronic crisis between the United States and Iran, which has long demanded cooperation and complete transparency regarding its nuclear program, which poses a threat to many regional parties, […]
Border conflicts, maritime outlets, and their impact on regional security
While the seas have been and continue to be an important source of national income for countries, whether in terms of their natural resources or their important shipping lanes, as well as the possibility of establishing ports and maritime outlets on their shores, they are also a source of conflict and disputes that have sometimes […]
Bahrain advances on the path to Net Zero 2060
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 is a considerable challenge for an arid country like the Kingdom of Bahrain, where heavy industry makes a large contribution to national income. It requires mechanisms that motivate businesses to exert extraordinary decarbonization efforts given the absence of carbon in a traditional corporate balance sheet and profit and loss account. […]
Expanding green spaces and betting on the future of the climate
The Kingdom of Bahrain continues its efforts to promote environmental balance by expanding green spaces. The Kingdom recently launched the second phase of its ghaf tree planting initiative, which aims to increase the number of trees to 100,000 across the Kingdom. This contribution is one of the steps taken to address the challenges of climate […]
King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment: Investment that makes an impact
When royal will meets global youth ambition, extraordinary initiatives are born that drive change. This is how the King Hamad Award for Empowering Youth to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals came to be. Based on the visionary and insightful leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may […]
Second episode of the sound of thoughts podcast
In the second episode of Derasat’s ‘Sound of Thought’ podcast series, we host H.E. Dr. Husam Zomlot, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the United Kingdom, in a strategic dialogue addressing the transformations of the Palestinian issue within the international landscape; reviewing his diplomatic experience that extended to representing his country at the United Nations; and commending […]
Launch of the Tamkeen Labor Fund Strategy 2026-2030 and its economic importance
The recent announcement of the launch of the Tamkeen Labor Fund Strategy for 2026-2030 is nothing less than a declaration of an advanced stage in the economic development of the Kingdom of Bahrain, a stage that goes beyond traditional support for small and medium-sized enterprises and private sector employees to sustainably engineer economic impacts. A […]
Bahrain’s National Aviation Strategy: Connectivity as a Strategic Asset
The launch of Bahrain’s National Aviation Strategy (2026–2027) represents more than a sectoral development plan; it signals a deliberate effort to position aviation as a core pillar of national competitiveness and economic diversification. Announced by the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, under the theme of ‘Building Bridges […]
An economic analysis of the factors behind the rise in Bahraini pearl prices
The natural pearl sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain has witnessed a remarkable recovery in recent months, with prices exceeding a minimum of 40 percent, which is considered a record increase in the Bahraini pearl market. What is noteworthy over the past few months is that the rise in pearl prices is not just a […]
National Action Charter: A quarter century of transformation and shaping the future
In the march of nations, pivotal moments are not reduced to dates in history, but are measured by their ability to bring about sustainable change in collective consciousness and the course of the state. In this context, the 25th anniversary of the National Action Charter stands out as a founding milestone that redefined the relationship […]
