Why a Boris Johnson government could benefit the Gulf countries
With Boris Johnson expected to be voted in as prime minister, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli looks at how the victory will increase the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit, and potentially present new economic opportunities for the Gulf states.
South-South Global Thinkers
Sound academic dialogue to achieve intellectual communication between researchers and thinkers in Southern countries is required to support development issues noted Chairman of DERASAT, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla Al-Khalifa, in a meeting of The South-South Global Thinkers: the Global Coalition of Think Tank Networks for South-South Cooperation.
South South Cooperation
DERASAT Chairman, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, met with the Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation, Mr. Jorge Chediek, in New York City, on the sidelines of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
Supreme Council of Women hold AI Seminar
During a seminar held by the Supreme Council for Women in cooperation with the Bahrain Artificial Intelligence Society, Dr. Fatima Al-Subaie was one of the panellists who talked about their experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence ………….
Blockchain Adoption in the Gulf States
The latest strategic study by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie, sheds light on blockchain technology, analyzing adoption levels and trends in the GCC states compared to other countries in the world.
A ‘War of Ideas’ is needed says DERASAT Chairman
A ‘war on ideas’ needs waging to counter extremism said DERASAT Chairman, Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, at the Gulf Research Meeting 2019 held in Cambridge University…..
Security of the Arabian Gulf: Challenges & Responses (Part 1)
In this first article, of a what is a four-part discussions regarding the challenges to regional maritime security by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, the specific security aspects of the Indian Ocean and bordering states are considered ……….
Why developing countries should be wary of foreign aid
As part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has been offering many countries foreign aid in the guise of loans to build critical infrastructure. Dr. Omar Al Ubaidly discusses the impacts of this policy …..
US-Iran tension ‘a major threat’
ONGOING ‘low-level’ confrontations could continue in the region as US-Iran tensions escalate, warned security experts. They also cautioned against conventional military warfare, but said the region was already on a path to war from a cyber aspect and in terms of “maximum economic pressures” on Tehran.
Heightened Security Call
Heightened security has been recognised by international forces notes analyst, Mohammed Ismael, quoted in the newspaper today……
