Derasat hosts think tank NATO-GCC strategic partnership discussions

A seminar organized by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), titled ‘A Dialog between Arabian Gulf Think Tanks and their Partners with NATO’, concluded its proceedings on Thursday 11 May 2023 at the Gulf Hotel, with a notable participation from representatives of GCC and international centers for studies and research, coinciding with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) Policy Advisory Group Meeting.

Derasat hosts think tank NATO-GCC strategic partnership discussions

A seminar organized by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), titled ‘A Dialog between Arabian Gulf Think Tanks and their Partners with NATO’, concluded its proceedings on Thursday 11 May 2023 at the Gulf Hotel, with a notable participation from representatives of GCC and international centers for studies and research, coinciding with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) Policy Advisory Group Meeting.

Derasat Center launches opinion poll on awareness of food product ingredients

The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) launched an opinion poll to measure consumers’ awareness of the ingredients in their food products, their label-reading habits, ingredients they are concerned about, and patterns they follow to organize food consumption priorities.

Derasat Center launches opinion poll on awareness of food product ingredients

The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) launched an opinion poll to measure consumers’ awareness of the ingredients in their food products, their label-reading habits, ingredients they are concerned about, and patterns they follow to organize food consumption priorities.

Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Food Security Challenges

Agriculture plays a crucial role in the global economy. The pressure on the agricultural system continues as the population continues to grow, and many economic and geopolitical factors play a role in influencing the supply and demand of basic agricultural products that would be important for the sustainability of human civilization.

Towards a Carbon-neutral Future

The mere commitment of countries to zero carbon neutrality carries with it a national motivation and vision to make policies and investments geared towards fighting climate change. This contributes to increasing confidence in national markets, as such trends reassure investors that the state will be a supporter and a key partner in environmentally friendly investments and initiatives, thus creating a real partnership between government institutions and the private sector.

Renewable Energy and its Impact on Raising Food Security (2-2)

Although vertical farms produce more crops per acre of soil, they use far less land and water resources as well as their ability to produce crops throughout the year. However, according to the 2021 CEA World Census report, vertical farms consume on average 38.8 kWh more energy per kilogram of products than conventional farming, which has an average energy consumption of 5.4 kWh per kg.

Derasat’ lecture examines ideal utilization of WTO dispute settlement system

His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), praised the standing relations, cooperation and friendly ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Korea, which are constantly developing in various areas, especially in industry, commerce and investment. He emphasized the Kingdom’s continuous approach to increase and advance bilateral cooperation to bring prosperity to both countries and peoples.

Resolution of legal disputes under the WTO

Derasat Center hosted Mr. Chung Hae Kwan, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Bahrain for a Think Talk titled “Optimal use of WTO dispute settlement system: The Korean experience as a model’, on Wednesday 22 March 2023, to an audience of Derasat officials and partners, with representatives of interested parties at the center’s headquarters in Al-Awali.