Redraws the future of the oil industry National Study: Bapco Modernization Project places Bahrain at the forefront of countries shaping the future of clean energy in the region

A scientific study conducted by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), titled Advancing Bahrain’s Energy Sector: Insights into the BAPCO Modernisation Programme (BMP), confirms that the BAPCO Modernisation Programme represents a major milestone in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s industrial transformation journey. It embodies the wise leadership’s vision of building a modern […]
Derasat Annual Report 2024

The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) has released its Annual Report for 2024, highlighting key milestones and achievements through a comprehensive framework of research studies, publications, events, international partnerships, and sustainable initiatives aimed at strengthening its intellectual presence within the regional and international research community. The report showcases Derasat’s contributions in […]
Industry-Academia Collaboration Towards Advancing the Energy Transition Report

The Industry-Academia Collaboration Towards Advancing the Energy Transition report provides an overview of a roundtable discussion held by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) on May 2nd, 2024, to explore the collaborative potential between industry and academia in advancing the energy transition. The discussion, which connected key stakeholders, researchers, academics, and […]
The State of Arab Cities Report 2022

The overall objective of the report titled ‘The State of Arab Cities Report 2022: Financing Urban Infrastructure to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda’ is to investigate the challenges encountering the urban economic and financial frameworks of Arab countries at the regional, national, and local levels, including how they have been impacted by COVID-19 and how to unleash their growth potential and stimulate their prosperity.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain

Derasat Center and the United Nations Development Programme published two research papers titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain”, and “Bahraini Women and Remote Work”; prepared by Dr. Omar Ahmed Al-Ubaydli, Derasat Director of Studies and Research, and Ms. Deema Al-Moayyed, UNDP researcher.
Bahraini Women and Remote Work: Findings from an Online Survey and Focus Group Discussion

Derasat Center and the United Nations Development Programme published two research papers titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain”, and “Bahraini Women and Remote Work”; prepared by Dr. Omar Ahmed Al-Ubaydli, Derasat Director of Studies and Research, and Ms. Deema Al-Moayyed, UNDP researcher.
Academic Area Studies and Foreign Policy: A Comparative Study of the GCC and US

The paper examines the incidence of area studies departments/programs in the GCC and US, and their role in the foreign policy of each country.
Understanding The Impact Of Covid-19 On Oral Health, Dentistry And Post-Pandemic Resilience In Bahrain

The report highlights the major issues discussed during the roundtable and presents a series of recommendations targeting dentistry and policymakers.
Shura Council Members visit Derasat Library
As part of a strategy to activate partnership agreement, members of the Shura Council visited the Derasat library for presentations on the research department and library activities.
Bahrain Library and Information Association visits Derasat
Members of the Bahrain Library and Information Association (BLIA) were introduced to the Derasat Library and BLIA’s Chairman, Mr. Ali Al Mubarak, discussed the potentials of joint collaboration in the fields of librarianship, information technology and research.