Visit from the Demos Helsinki Think Tank, Finland
Derasat Chairman received Ms. Katri Sarkia responsible for Governance Innovation at the Demos Helsinki Think Tank in Finland, accompanied by HE Dr. Raed Shams, Director General of BIPA , Mohamed Hassan Sabba, E-training advisor and public Innovation Center coordinator.
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.
Protecting our Environment from Plastics
Reducing our dependence on plastic was the focus of an environmental awareness exhibition opened in Seef Mall by the Supreme Council of the Environment, patronised by the Chairman of Derasat, who stressed the importance of protecting our environment in line with the SDGs.
A growing role for France in the Arabian Gulf
Is France taking a more active role towards the security of the Arabian Gulf? Dr. Ashraf Keshk notes recent military developments and looks more broadly at French policy in the region.
Derasat participates in Artificial Intelligence Conference
Derasat researcher, Dr. Fatima AlSubaie, yesterday received an award honouring noted individuals in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence and Fintech at a conference focusing on digital transformation…..
Parliamentary Workshop on Cyber Crime Challenges
Strengthening actions and understanding to counter cyber crime was the focus of a recent parliamentary workshop attended by senior Derasat staff under the patronage of the Speaker of the House, Fawzia Zainal, titled, ‘Digital legislation in support of the digital economy and artificial intelligence to meet cyber crime challenges’.
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.
New Red Sea Military Base for Egypt
Following the recent opening in Egypt of the largest military base on the Red Sea, Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines the reasoning behind the new base and its likely contribution to national and regional security.
European Union Delegation visits Derasat
H.E. Ambassador Michele Cervone d’Urso, Head of European Union Delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, was received by the Chairman of Derasat, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa who affirmed the importance of strengthening relations between the Kingdom and the European Union countries.
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.
