Cancel culture: Dangerous mob rule or new form of accountability?
An article that considers how concepts from economics can help analyze a new ‘cancel culture’ phenomenon.
Seminar: The future of pension funds in Bahrain
The Social Insurance Fund and the Future of Pensions was discussed in a seminar on Tuesday 14th July, moderated by Dr. Khalifa AlFadhal with Mrs. Eman AlMurbati and Dr. Omar AlUbaydli presenting.
Adapt and overcome: Gulf family businesses need to evolve to survive
Family businesses in the Gulf are some of the strongest in the region but their continued success necessitates engaging in a business evolution with innovation and sustainability at its heart.
Covid-19 and the Global Economy: Effects and Repercussions
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli participated in a TRENDS Research & Advisory (UAE) online panel discussion on June 30th, 2020, regarding the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy.
Is there a trade-off between health and economy during COVID-19?
An article that explores whether there is a health vs. economy trade-off when dealing with Coronavirus.
Does Coronavirus prove that women make better leaders?
An article that elaborates as to whether women can be proved better leaders than men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Life Within Six Feet”: An Online Discussion
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the Dubai Public Policy Research Center (b’huth) convened a discussion exploring the impact of social distancing on society titled ‘Life within Six Feet’. The panel included Derasat Head of Research, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli.
Virtual ThinkTalk: After Abqaiq: The Future of the U.S. Security Commitment to the Gulf
An informative discussion was held in this Virtual Think Talk on the future of American policy towards the Gulf with distinguished speakers, Amb. Martin Indyk, Bilal Saab and Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib.
Experts’ Bulletin #2: Balancing Policy Decisions During Covid-19: the value of human life
The second in our Expert’s Bulletin webinar series was held on Thursday 21st May, 2020, with Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, who discussed the dilemma for policymakers when balancing decisions between economic survival and public health.
What are the Geo-Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus Crisis?
Although recognising that predicting consequences of Cornoravirus is difficult at this stage, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that clues exist to potential long-term changes that may take root in wake of the virus.
