National Sport’s Day at Derasat
Derasat staff took part in a diverse range of activities for National Sport’s Day 2020.
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.
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.
From Productivity to Competitiveness
Improving productivity and competitiveness in the local economy was the topic of a Think Talk at Derasat by Mr. Ebrahim Al Tamimi, Director of Information at the Court of HRH the Prime Minister that took place on Wednesday 8th January, 2020.
Celebrating a Decade at Derasat: from vision to reality
Under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, Derasat celebrated its tenth anniversary on December 14th, held under the theme “from vision to reality”.
Derasat at the Third Youth Economic Forum 2019
Derasat researchers took part in the 3rd Youth Economic Forum organised by the Young Pioneers Society held in partnership with Tamkeen on Saturday 30 November, 2019.
Advisory Committee for the National Diploma in Learning Resources and Information
Derasat Library Specialist, Eman Abdulqader, participated in the Advisory Committee for the National Diploma in Learning Resources and Information, which aims to contribute to generating skills that can improve services for learning resource centers and libraries in Bahrain.
Third Conference on Equal Opportunities: “Sustainability and Future Studies”
“Where are women in artificial intelligence?” was the subject of a paper delivered by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie at the 3rd conference on Equal Opportunities: Sustainability & Future Studies”, organized by Ahlia University and Brunel University, London under the patronage of HE Fawzia Bint Abdulla Zainal.
Round table: ‘The Roots of Conflict and the Road to Stabilization’
In a Round table discussion on ‘The Roots of Conflict and the Road to Stabilization’, Dr. Denise Natali, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) at the US State Department, briefed participants on the aims and work of the Bureau……..
State of Arab Cities Report 2020 – regional consultations
As part of a joint initiative to develop the State of Arab Cities 2020 report, a regional consultation workshop was held in Manama on 20 November 2019 supported by Derasat, the UNDP in Bahrain and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme Regional Office for Arab States (UN-Habitat ROAS).
