Derasat participates in World Urban Forum 2020
At the recent World Urban Forum 2020 in Abu Dhabi and the launch of the executive summary of the State of Arab Cities 2020 Report, the Chairman of Derasat noted Derasat’s active role with UN agencies in efforts that contribute towards the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
State of Arab Cities Report 2020 Executive Summary Discussed
The UN-Habitat Regional Office of Arab States, Derasat and UNDP today launched the Executive Summary of the ‘State of Arab Cities Report 2020: Financing Sustainable Urban Development in the Arab Region’ coinciding with the 10th Session of the World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi…….
Derasat participates in the World Urban Forum 2020
At the recent World Urban Forum 2020 in Abu Dhabi from 8th – 13th February, 2020 the Chairman of Derasat, Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, participated in two panel sessions on sustainable urban development.
Derasat Digest – December 2019 & January 2020
Protecting our Environment from Plastics
Reducing our dependence on plastic was the focus of an environmental awareness exhibition opened in Seef Mall by the Supreme Council of the Environment, patronised by the Chairman of Derasat, who stressed the importance of protecting our environment in line with the SDGs.
A growing role for France in the Arabian Gulf
Is France taking a more active role towards the security of the Arabian Gulf? Dr. Ashraf Keshk notes recent military developments and looks more broadly at French policy in the region.
Derasat participates in Artificial Intelligence Conference
Derasat researcher, Dr. Fatima AlSubaie, yesterday received an award honouring noted individuals in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence and Fintech at a conference focusing on digital transformation…..
Parliamentary Workshop on Cyber Crime Challenges
Strengthening actions and understanding to counter cyber crime was the focus of a recent parliamentary workshop attended by senior Derasat staff under the patronage of the Speaker of the House, Fawzia Zainal, titled, ‘Digital legislation in support of the digital economy and artificial intelligence to meet cyber crime challenges’.
Opinion Poll: Residential and commercial property rentals
The Surveys & Polling Directorate conducted an Opinion Poll with regards to rental prices of residential and commercial properties in Bahrain, with the aim of getting to know the opinions of tenants, to collect information on rental prices, and to investigate whether prices are reasonable or not.
Iran & asymmetric warfare
How Iran will react following the assassination of Quds Force leader, Qassim Soleimani, was just one question posed and discussed by Euro-Gulf Information Centre President, Dr. Mitchell Belfer, in a Think Talk ‘Between Martyrdom & Deterrence: Iran and asymmetric warfare’ on Tuesday 28th January, 2020.
