Derasat strives to hold diverse events that give a mixture of formal and informal platforms to researchers and policy makers for the discussion of ideas and trending topics relevant to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region.
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Derasat staff took part in a diverse range of activities for National Sport's Day 2020.
At the recent World Urban Forum 2020 in Abu Dhabi and the launch of the executive summary of the State of Arab Cities 2020 Report, the Chairman of Derasat noted Derasat's active role with UN agencies in efforts that contribute towards the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
How Iran will react following the assassination of Quds Force leader, Qassim Soleimani, was just one question posed and discussed by Euro-Gulf Information Centre President, Dr. Mitchell Belfer, in a Think Talk 'Between Martyrdom & Deterrence: Iran and asymmetric warfare' on Tuesday 28th January, 2020.
Improving productivity and competitiveness in the local economy was the topic of a Think Talk at Derasat by Mr. Ebrahim Al Tamimi, Director of Information at the Court of HRH the Prime Minister that took place on Wednesday 8th January, 2020.
Under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, Derasat celebrated its tenth anniversary on December 14th, held under the theme “from vision to reality”.
Derasat researchers took part in the 3rd Youth Economic Forum organised by the Young Pioneers Society held in partnership with Tamkeen on Saturday 30 November, 2019.
Derasat Library Specialist, Eman Abdulqader, participated in the Advisory Committee for the National Diploma in Learning Resources and Information, which aims to contribute to generating skills that can improve services for learning resource centers and libraries in Bahrain.
“Where are women in artificial intelligence?” was the subject of a paper delivered by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie at the 3rd conference on Equal Opportunities: Sustainability & Future Studies", organized by Ahlia University and Brunel University, London under the patronage of HE Fawzia Bint Abdulla Zainal.
In a Round table discussion on ‘The Roots of Conflict and the Road to Stabilization’, Dr. Denise Natali, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) at the US State Department, briefed participants on the aims and work of the Bureau........
As part of a joint initiative to develop the State of Arab Cities 2020 report, a regional consultation workshop was held in Manama on 20 November 2019 supported by Derasat, the UNDP in Bahrain and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme Regional Office for Arab States (UN-Habitat ROAS).
Derasat Librarian, Eman Adulqader, attended the Sharjah International Library Conference on the side lines of the Sharjah International Book Fair that brought together librarians and library experts from around the world to discuss latest technologies and concepts in library management.
A research workshop on ‘Women and Development in the Gulf’ was hosted in partnership with the American Political Science Association (APSA), and the University of Tennessee, USA at Derasat on November 6-7, 2019.
The Middle East Military Conference (MEMTEC) held October 29th and 30th October, 2019 focused on the impacts of technological advances with regards, to simulation, cyber defence and artificial intelligence for future warfare.
This Think Talk highlighted the LNG sector from a local and international perspective, discussing the latest developments and the role LNG plays in the global energy mix and future prospects.
Derasat hosted a discussion on ‘Regional Dynamics: patterns and perspectives’ with visiting official, Steve Feinberg, Division Head for Iran, Iraq and the Gulf States at the US State Department.
In a recent seminar held by the Bahrain Economic's Society, with regards to 'Education in Bahrain', Derasat researchers, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli and Ghada Abdulla, took part in a panel discussion.
Derasat hosted an introductory workshop for representatives of government service centres in preparation for the start of the second round of evaluations which will start in October this year.
The workshop, held on 5th September 2019, aimed at presenting the situation of the refugees in host countries as well the conditions inside Syria and whether those conditions permit a sustainable return. More importantly, the workshop presented a platform for Western countries to clarify their position on the return of the refugees.
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.
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 .............
