The Reality of Artificial Intelligence Research in the GCC
What is the reality in GCC countries in terms of artificial intelligence research capability, the alignment with national development strategies, and potential implications with regards to local issues and trends?
42 teams compete for the Khalid Bin Hamad Award for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence
The third edition of the Khalid bin Hamad Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Competition kicked off recently with competing teams giving presentations to a panel of judges that includes Derasat Research Fellow, Dr. Fatima Alsebaie.
Experts’ Bulletin #10: Telemedicine during the Covid-19 pandemic – how to enhance services for the future.
Derasat’s recent Experts’ Bulletin on, “Telemedicine during the Covid-19 pandemic – how to enhance services for the future,” was presented by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie, Research Fellow at Derasat.
Telemedicine – achieving results despite the challenges
A discussion of the results of a recent collaborative report between Derasat and UNDP and the challenges that lie ahead for telemedicine.
Physical and Mental Well-being and the Role of Telemedicine during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Bahrain

A report by Derasat in collaboration with UNDP that examines and describes the effect of the Covid-19 confinement on people’s lives and their physical and mental well-being.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Bahrain Private Sector: Proceedings from a Roundtable Discussion

A report that presents the major issues related to the impact of Covid-19 on Bahrain’s private sector, and presents a series of recommendations targeting businesses and policymakers.
Policy Brief Assessing The Impact Of Stablecoins On The International Monetary System: G20 And IMF To Study The Impact Of Facebook’s Libra Project

Derasat’s research fellow, Dr. Fatima Al Sebaie co-authored a policy brief titled “Assessing The Impact Of Stablecoins On The International Monetary System: G20 And IMF To Study The Impact Of Facebook’s Libra Project”.
International Artificial Intelligence virtual conference
Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaie participated in the first International Artificial Intelligence virtual conference in Bahrain held on September 27th, 2020 under the patronage of the Chairman of the Shura Council.
The Impact of the COVID-19 on Financial Transactions and Consumer Behavior in Bahrain: An Initial Analysis

As part of its partnership with UNDP Bahrain to study the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Kingdom of Bahrain, Derasat published a report examining data on the number and value of financial transactions in Bahrain.
Has remote working proven to be beneficial?
The Corona crisis has provided organizations with an exceptional opportunity to activate broader remote work policies; this article by Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaei, looks into the research on the effectiveness of working remotely.