Air Warfare Center for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia plans to set up an air warfare center in the Eastern Province …..Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications for Saudi Arabia’s national defence capabilities….
China’s Entry into LNG Markets – Energy Report 1/19

China is witnessing rapid growth in the consumption of natural gas, among other sources of energy. Analysts Abdulla Al-Abbasi and Abdulaziz Al-Dosari discuss some of the implications in the recently published Energy Report 1/19.
Women in Leadership and its Impacts
DERASAT in partnership with the US Embassy, Bahrain, welcomed Cathy Allen for a talk and discussion on current research regarding the role of women in leadership and the impacts on the wider community at 10.30am on Weds. 27th March.
Renewable Energy in the Middle East and North Africa Region

An analyst at the Abdullah Issa Al-Abbasi Center for Studies participated in the preparation of a recent study published by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation and the United Nations Development Program, which was launched at the BAPA + 40 conference held on March 19, 2019. The study, entitled “South-South Ideas: Renewable Energy in […]
Iranian Sanctions: OPEC’s Saviour?
Visiting expert, Dr. Cyril Widdershoven, held a talk and discussion on Iranian Sanctions and OPEC at DERASAT on Wednesday 20th March at 1.00pm.
Riyadh International Book Fair 2019
DERASAT was pleased to welcome lots of visitors to our Stand at the Riyadh International Book Fair that took place between 13th – 23rd March, 2019.
BUILDING RESILIENCE: The Economics-Politics connect in the Arab Gulf
The EGIC, Italy, hosted Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, to present findings from the recent Bahrain Human Development Report 2018 and to discuss the importance of socio-economic development to peace, security and resilience.
Consensus on Combating Terrorism
Dr. Ashraf Keshk comments on discussions held at the recent 36th Meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers in Tunisia that focused on the challenges of terrorism facing Arab States.
Sustainable Energy Unit Established
Cooperation with DERASAT and the newly established Sustainable Energy Unit will encompass capacity building, collaboration with research institution as well as the preparation and dissemination of awareness and education program.
US Trade Deficit – magnet for investment
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses why President Trump’s fight against a trade deficit maybe misguided.