The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain
Derasat Center and the United Nations Development Programme published two research papers titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain”, and “Bahraini Women and Remote Work”; prepared by Dr. Omar Ahmed Al-Ubaydli, Derasat Director of Studies and Research, and Ms. Deema Al-Moayyed, UNDP researcher.
Bahraini Women and Remote Work: Findings from an Online Survey and Focus Group Discussion
Derasat Center and the United Nations Development Programme published two research papers titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain”, and “Bahraini Women and Remote Work”; prepared by Dr. Omar Ahmed Al-Ubaydli, Derasat Director of Studies and Research, and Ms. Deema Al-Moayyed, UNDP researcher.
Plans for a European Football Super League Will Resurface
An article by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaidli discussing about the future of European football super league
Academic Area Studies and Foreign Policy: A Comparative Study of the GCC and US
The paper examines the incidence of area studies departments/programs in the GCC and US, and their role in the foreign policy of each country.
OPEC Must Seize the Opportunity to Modernize Its Image
An article by Omar Al-Ubaydli talks about how OPEC must use the opportunity to modernize their image.
Economic Decoupling Is a Threat to World Peace
Conflict between the world’s major powers is intensifying, and policymakers are actively disengaging their economies from those of their adversaries in an attempt to gain an advantage. While this tactic brings short-term gains, its long-term effect could be World War 3.
Replace hegemony with trade between neighbors and watch peace take root
Several traditionally conflicting Middle Eastern powers are poised to launch ambitious energy partnerships. Can renewed economic ties contribute to repairing politically and socially strained relationships?
Arabia cannot woo international investors until everyone plays by the same rules
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ conviction of fraud is the latest example of a powerful individual being held accountable for greed-induced crimes. It could be argued that in order for the region to increase international investors, everyone needs to start playing by the same rules.
Accurate student assessment can reinforce inequality
Although hybrid learning has helped improve inclusivity with geographical remoteness and physical challenges no longer preventing students from learning, the assessment poses a risk to these gains as the best assessment methods are inherently exclusionary.
It’s Time To Build on Bahrain’s Successful Pandemic Management Policy
Bahrain’s successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic is the direct result of several public administration innovations recently enacted.
