How Saudi Arabia can protect itself from a US recession
Analysts are concerned that the US economy is heading toward a recession. In a recent article in Al Arabiya, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli suggests that Saudi policymakers should prepare for the fallout by continuing to diversify the economy away from oil, while building links to ensure good relations with the next US administration, regardless of political party.
Sustainable Energy Centre & Derasat sign MOU
In a move to promote renewable energy initiatives, an MOU was signed between the Sustainable Energy Centre (SEC) and Derasat to promote renewable energy initiatives and projects in Bahrain.
The Derasat Board of Trustees meets for Quarterly Updates
The Derasat Board of Trustees met for their quarterly meeting to discuss the center’s activities and plans and were joined by Mr. Katadah Zaman, Executive Director.
Workshop – Perspectives on the Safe Return of Syrian Refugees
The workshop, held on 5th September 2019, aimed at presenting the situation of the refugees in host countries as well the conditions inside Syria and whether those conditions permit a sustainable return. More importantly, the workshop presented a platform for Western countries to clarify their position on the return of the refugees.
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) visits Derasat
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) visited Derasat last week to discuss the latest geo-political and economic developments in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf regions; both sides are looking forward to future visits, and to substantive cooperation in the area of Middle Eastern strategic affairs.
Roundtable held with MEI, Singapore
A Roundtable discussion was held on Middle East issues with a Derasat delegation and the Middle East Institute (MEI) in Singapore and meetings held with the MEI Chairman, Mr. Bilahari Kausikan and Acting Director, Michelle Teo.
Derasat in Talks with the Yusof Ishaq Institute (ISEAS)
Talks have been held between Derasat and Mr Choi Shing Kwok, Director of the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), to find out more about each other’s institutions and to consider future areas of mutual interest.
Meetings held with the Institute for South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Derasat Chairman met with ISAS Chairman, Ambassador-at-Large, Gopinath Pillai and Professor C Raja Mohan, Director of ISAS at the National University of Singapore, during which several joint initiatives and areas of collaboration were explored.
Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) meets with Derasat
A delegation from Derasat met with the Singapore Institute for International Affairs (SIIA) led by the Chairman, Associate Professor Mr. Simon Tay, to share information on activities and discuss areas of mutual interest.
Derasat meets with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore
Meetings have been held with the Chairman of Derasat, Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and the Executive Deputy Chairman of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Ambassador Ong Keng Yong who briefed Derasat on their research activities and mutual areas of cooperation were discussed.
