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.
Derasat and the Embassy of United States of America presented a virtual ThinkTalk with former members of Congress on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020, titled, "The role of Think Tanks in developing policy positions and priorities."
Derasat and UNDP hosted a key discussion on the findings of the report on, “The socio-economic impact of the Corona pandemic in Bahrain,” . On Monday, 5th October, 2020 at 2:00 PM (Bah time), via Zoom.
Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaie participated in the first International Artificial Intelligence virtual conference in Bahrain held on September 27th, 2020 under the patronage of the Chairman of the Shura Council.
Derasat's recent Experts' Bulletin discussed "The Eastern Mediterranean Conflict and its Impact on Regional and Global Security". The webinar took place on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM via Zoom.
Executive Director, Katadah Zaman, featured as a panelist alongside distinguished international experts, in a discussion on the progress and challenges of the Middle East defence industry.
The online briefing held on Thursday 27th August, 2020, presented the aims of carrying out a joint UNDP-Derasat socio-economic assessment of the impacts of Covid-19 on Bahrain.
Derasat Board of Trustees’ Chairman, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, participated in a visual interactive discussion session “Hipo Youth”, as part of the advanced leadership program initiatives held for the second year in a row.
Derasat's latest Experts' Bulletin with Eng. Abdulla Al-Abassi, on Weds, 19th August, 2020, explored, "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Power Sector", and at the potentials for integrating renewables into Bahrain's energy mix.
Derasat's latest virtual Think Talk discussed ‘Public Health Governance’, comparing public health legislation and management of the corona pandemic in a number of European nations and Bahrain.
The results of a survey regarding the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the formulation of future human resources strategic plans were discussed in this webinar on Weds 29th July.
A webinar on how concepts from economics can help analyze the new phenomenon of "cancel culture", questioning whether it can be seen as a manifestation of mob rule, or a means to hold people accountable.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli took part in the Second Accounting and Economics Webinar held by Al-Ahlia University on, 'COVID-19 and Economic and Environmental Sustainable Developments Goals'.
A discussion by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, on the science-policy disconnect, statistical inference, threats to scalability, and COVID-19's effects on the global economy by Scientific Sense.
Ms. Huda Alkhaldi, Founder of Bahrain Debates, discussed the concept and importance of debating in the community in a Webinar titled, 'Since There Is Always Another Option'.
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.
The prevalence of video games, its effect on teenagers and the impact COVID-19 has had on behaviours, was discussed by Ejlal Bubshait, Director of Surveys & Polling at Derasat in an Experts' Bulletin on July 8th, 2020.
This Experts' Bulletin on July 1st, discussed different distance learning techniques and featured Derasat analyst, Ghada Abdulla.
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.
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.
A Derasat Virtual Think Talk that looked at how the GCC countries have managed the Corona crisis with a focus on the unique challenges faced and featuring an expert panel.
