Derasat Announces MENA & Global Think Tank Summits 2021

Derasat held a press conference to announce the upcoming MENA & Global Think Tank Summits in partnership with Think Tank and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, on 6-7 December 2021.

The Importance of Statistics in Scientific Research

This latest virtual ThinkTalk on Weds 25th August, 2021, introduced statistics, its uses in everyday life, scientific research, and statistical errors commonly made. A link to the webinar recording is available.

The Arabian Peninsula: Archaeology and Ancient History

Derasat’s recent Thinktalk discussed, ‘The Arabian Peninsula: Archaeology and Ancient History’, presented by Dr. Waleed Safaei, an Assistant Professor of Archaeology at the University of Bahrain, on Wednesday 4th August, 2021.

Derasat participates in UAE Forum – ‘Think Tank Talent for the Future’

Derasat’s Executive Director, Dr. Hamad Al-Abdulla, participated in a Forum that assessed effective strategies to identify and nurture the next generation of young researchers. Jointly hosted by the TRENDS Research & Advisory, UAE and the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania, USA. 

Derasat participates in Global Electrification Forum

Derasat’s Research Fellow, Eng. Abdulla AlAbbasi, participated as a speaker in a panel on, ‘Innovating the Grid of the Future’, in the Global Electrification Forum: Regional Focus on Middle East & North Africa, on July 14th, 2021.

Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Ghufran Jassim delivered a very interesting presentation underscoring the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental and psychological health. The presentation is available via the link.

Bahrain – India Economic Relations: Past and Present

Bahrain and India have historic bilateral ties that span energy, trade, investment, education and beyond; this collaborative webinar between Derasat and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in India, highlighted the emergent convergences for expanding India-Bahrain bilateral cooperation.