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's recent Thinktalk discussed, 'The Arabian Peninsula: Archaeology and Ancient History', presented by Dr. Waleed Safaei, an Assistant Professor of Archaeology at the University of Bahrain, on Wednesday 4th August, 2021.
Derasat's Executive Director, Dr. Hamad Al-Abdulla, participated in a Forum that assessed effective strategies to identify and nurture the next generation of young researchers. Jointly hosted by the TRENDS Research & Advisory, UAE and the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Given the multiple and diverse aspects to crisis management, this webinar presented aspects that might enhance the relationship between crisis management and strategic flexibility and how Bahrain’s e-readiness is placed to respond.
Derasat's Research Fellow, Eng. Abdulla AlAbbasi, participated as a speaker in a panel on, 'Innovating the Grid of the Future', in the Global Electrification Forum: Regional Focus on Middle East & North Africa, on July 14th, 2021.
Dr. Ghufran Jassim delivered a very interesting presentation underscoring the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental and psychological health. The presentation is available via the link.
Bahrain and India have historic bilateral ties that span energy, trade, investment, education and beyond; this collaborative webinar between Derasat and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in India, highlighted the emergent convergences for expanding India-Bahrain bilateral cooperation.
The Fourth Derasat Annual Forum was held online from 21 - 23 June with a focus on food security. Experts shared policy and programme experience, presented recommendations to improve national and regional food security, and discussed the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Derasat signed a cooperation agreement with the Think Tank, 'TRENDS Research & Advisory', to enable joint research, expert secondments, collaborative events and to develop research and discussions that enrich and support the decision-making process.
Derasat’s recent ThinkTalk in collaboration with the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO), explored the key waste to energy technologies and best practices available to achieve sustainable waste management in Bahrain. On June 2nd, at 11:00 (Bah time).
Derasat's recent Think Talk focused on the efficacy of modern trends in social and psychological treatments, presented by Dr. Marwa Al-Mulla, Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Sciences, University of Bahrain. Held online on May 26th, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Dr. Hamad Al Abdulla, Executive Director of Derasat, delivered a lecture as part of the third edition of the Political Awareness Program by Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD). On Monday, 3rd May, 2021, at 9:00 pm.
A review of the environmental impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as outlined in a research paper by a group of experts, was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., via zoom.
Derasat's recent Virtual Think Talk was presented by Eng. Saeed AlBalhaddad, the General Manager of Gulf Renewables Lab in Saudi Arabia and moderated by Eng. Abdualla Alabbasi, Research Fellow, Derasat.
In collaboration with the Bahrain Polytechnic, Eng. Abdulla AlAbbasi participated as a speaker on April 6th 2021, in a webinar on, 'Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Energy'.
The recent bulletin addressed indicators of the American-Atlantic rapprochement under President Joe Biden and considered the impact of that rapprochement on US-European relations and on the Iranian nuclear file.
A “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” is important to maintaining stability in the region and promoting prosperity. Dr. Yuichi Hosoya, Professor of International Politics at Keio University in Japan, discussed the challenges and opportunities in a Virtual Think Talk on Thursday 25th March 2021.
The third edition of the Khalid bin Hamad Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Competition kicked off recently with competing teams giving presentations to a panel of judges that includes Derasat Research Fellow, Dr. Fatima Alsebaie.
Derasat's first Virtual Think Talk of 2021 kicked off with a discussion on the multiple aspects of, 'Arab Gulf’s strategic relations with India: current and future opportunities' with expert speakers from India and the UAE.
Derasat organised a virtual sports day to mark Bahrain Sports Day with virtual awareness sessions on the importance of regular physical exercise.
Derasat's recent Experts’ Bulletin on, "Telemedicine during the Covid-19 pandemic - how to enhance services for the future," was presented by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie, Research Fellow at Derasat.
