Experts’ Bulletin #7: Is ‘Cancel Culture’ Good for Society? An Economics Perspective
A webinar on how concepts from economics can help analyze the new phenomenon of “cancel culture”, questioning whether it can be seen as a manifestation of mob rule, or a means to hold people accountable.
Webinar: COVID-19 and Economic and Environmental Sustainable Developments Goals
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli took part in the Second Accounting and Economics Webinar held by Al-Ahlia University on, ‘COVID-19 and Economic and Environmental Sustainable Developments Goals’.
Podcast: A discussion on the scaling effects on the global economy
A discussion by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, on the science-policy disconnect, statistical inference, threats to scalability, and COVID-19’s effects on the global economy by Scientific Sense.
Virtual ThinkTalk: Since There’s Always Another Opinion…
Ms. Huda Alkhaldi, Founder of Bahrain Debates, discussed the concept and importance of debating in the community in a Webinar titled, ‘Since There Is Always Another Option’.
Seminar: The future of pension funds in Bahrain
The Social Insurance Fund and the Future of Pensions was discussed in a seminar on Tuesday 14th July, moderated by Dr. Khalifa AlFadhal with Mrs. Eman AlMurbati and Dr. Omar AlUbaydli presenting.
Experts’ Bulletin #5: Distance Learning During COVID-19
This Experts’ Bulletin on July 1st, discussed different distance learning techniques and featured Derasat analyst, Ghada Abdulla.
Covid-19 and the Global Economy: Effects and Repercussions
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli participated in a TRENDS Research & Advisory (UAE) online panel discussion on June 30th, 2020, regarding the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy.
“Life Within Six Feet”: An Online Discussion
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the Dubai Public Policy Research Center (b’huth) convened a discussion exploring the impact of social distancing on society titled ‘Life within Six Feet’. The panel included Derasat Head of Research, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli.
Virtual ThinkTalk: Gulf States’ Strategies to Manage the Corona Crisis
A Derasat Virtual Think Talk that looked at how the GCC countries have managed the Corona crisis with a focus on the unique challenges faced and featuring an expert panel.
Virtual ThinkTalk: After Abqaiq: The Future of the U.S. Security Commitment to the Gulf
An informative discussion was held in this Virtual Think Talk on the future of American policy towards the Gulf with distinguished speakers, Amb. Martin Indyk, Bilal Saab and Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib.
