Do as I say and not as I do isn’t a recipe for political success
Our ignorance about Covid has made managing the pandemic very hard and, as Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli points out, the job turns into mission impossible if leaders refuse to set an example. Read more……
Using sustainable finance theory to save the environment
Can the theories that the Goldman Sachses of this world use to make money, also be used to save the environment if we are open-minded enough to get past the stigma of big finance? Read more ….
Corporate greed isn’t causing inflation
It might be comforting to think that the rising price inflation is caused by corporate greed. However, as Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses, the cause of current inflation is much more mundane.
International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli participated as a keynote speaker at the “International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry”, on October 25th 2021.
Why Do Economists Get Criticized the Most?
Every year when the economics Nobel Prize gets announced, a media mob assembles to attack the economics profession. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli claims that some criticisms may be warranted but many are simply wrong.
The European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council: A New Path for Cooperation?
Derasat’s Studies and Research Director, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, participated as a panel speaker at a webinar hosted by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, on Thursday 23rd September, at 4:00 PM (Bah time).
By managing conflicts Gulf nationals can build the civil societies they yearn for
Given the importance of resolving interpersonal disputes in the work place to enable more dynamic organizations, Dr. Al-Ubaydli suggests children are taught conflict management from a young age through the education system.
Talent immigration is the secret weapon the US can employ against China
The US has an ability to attract and absorb the world’s elite into its own citizenry yet is set on a course to shun immigration – closing its doors to global talent could be a grave and irreversible error.
Professors Fail in Their Duty When Coercing University Students to Study
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that university professors shouldn’t coerce disinterested students.
The Impact of Covid-19 on the Environment in Bahrain
This paper explores the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the environment in Bahrain using qualitative data garnered from14 environmental experts from the public and private sectors, as well as academics and staff from non-profit organizations.
