How International Divisions Contributed to Syria’s War Without End
No one knows how Syria’s war will end. Four years of violence, destruction and instability have had a terrible impact on millions of its people, on the country and the wider Middle East. But it is already clear that international divisions over the greatest crisis of the 21st century have contributed to its severity and longevity.
International Youth Conference Kicks Off
The seventh edition of the International Youth Conference kicked off today under the patronage of Personal Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Saudi King Salman Unveils Policy Agenda
King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia unveiled on Tuesday his domestic and foreign policy agenda, vowing to work towards “balanced and comprehensive development ” and defend Arab and Islamic issues. “Your country-all thanks to Allah- has steadily been traveling the path of growth and development, holding fast to the principles of its…
Deputy PM Receives Derasat’s Chairman
Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received the Bahrain Strategic, International and Energy Studies Centre (DERASAT)’s newly-appointed Chairman, Major-General Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Fadhala. His Highness congratulated General Al-Fadhala on the Royal trust, citing the Cenre’s role as Bahrain’s leading research institution that…
King Receives US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received at Al-Safriya Palace Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, and the accompanying delegation, marking their visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.HM the King welcomed Gen. Dempsey and hailed deep-rooted historic relations bonding the two friendly countries, stressing steadily-growing cooperation in all fields.
New Bahrain-Cyprus Links
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday ordered the appointment of a non-resident ambassador to Cyprus – to explore new prospects of co-operation and develop cultural, tourism, economic and trade relations. This came as he held talks with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades in the presence of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
SDC Secretary-General Visits Derasat
Manama, Feb16(BNA) Supreme Defence Council (SDC) Secretary-General Lieutenant-General Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al-Khalifa today paid a visit to the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies and Energy – “Derasat” – and was received by Board of Trustees’ Chairman Major-General Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Fadhala.
Koha News From Bahrain
We are glad to report that koha has been implemented successfully at The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT) with collaborative efforts of Engineers at DERASAT and First Ray Consulting, Pune, an India based consulting firm. Here, LDAP and RFID have also been implemented and they work with koha. Mapping of library cardnumber and LDAP field was a blocker issue for some time.
An Economic Perspective on the Smoothness of the Saudi Succession
During the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties, Muslims and Arabs led the world economically (and intellectually, artistically, etc.), with Shari’a commercial law ushering in unprecedented prosperity.
Oil Prices and the US’ Role in the Arabian Gulf
Oil prices fell significantly during the fourth quarter of 2014 and currently stand at less than $50/barrel, compared to over $100/barrel during August 2014.
