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 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 .............
Red Sea Security was the focus of a panel discussion with a visiting delegation form the Atlantic Council, USA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and invited guests at DERASAT on 22nd June, 2019
The Bahrain Economic Association (BEA) organized a seminar on Tuesday 18th June, 2019, entiled, 'What are the best investments in the oil and gas sector during the next five years?'. which was moderated by Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli, Deputy Chairman of the Association and Research Director at DERASAT.
Derasat received a delegation from the Eni Enrico Mattei Foundation (FEEM), an Italian think tank focusing on global change, and representatives of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
DERASAT was pleased to welcome Ms. Joyce Msuyu, UN Environment Acting Executive Director and Assistant Secretary General at the UN, for a Think Talk on the link between environmental sustainability and prosperity.
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki recently launched a long-term research initiative examining how technology shapes Gulf Arab governments and economies. He discussed the research to-date at 'Think Talks by Derasat' on Tuesday 14th May at 13.00hrs at the DERASAT premises.
DERASAT welcomed an array of Think Tanks and experts from the Middle East to the DERASAT Forum 2019 held on 28th April 2019, held under the theme 'The Role of Think Tanks: Influence on Middle East Policy.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, received the Chairman of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT), who presented a copy of DERASAT’s newly issued book "Two Prosperous Decades," .........
Derasat Center held a Think Talk lecture on the role of intellectuals in change creation and management. The speakers were former President of the International Federation of Journalists, Jim Boumelha, member of the National Union of Journalists (UK & Ireland), and Muneer Zaroor, Director of Policies and Programs for the Arab World and Middle East at the IFJ.
DERASAT held a Book Reading Roundtable for its new book entitled “Two Prosperous Decades” on Sunday 21st April, 2019.
Visiting expert, Dr. Mitchell Belfer, addressed a Think Talk at DERASAT on "Growth and Development in Bahrain in an Age of Terrorism on Wednesday, 18 April 2019.
DERASAT welcomed expert Khalil Tafakji, Head of the Mapping and Geographic Information department at the Arab Studies Society for a talk on historical documentation of truth and reality.
DERASAT and the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) signed an MOU that aims to increase cooperation and activities between the two organisations.....
DERASAT in partnership with the US Embassy, Bahrain, welcomed Cathy Allen for a talk and discussion on current research regarding the role of women in leadership and the impacts on the wider community at 10.30am on Weds. 27th March.
DERASAT was very pleased to meet a delegation from the International Peace Institutes (IOI) HQ and IPI MENA to discuss shared visions and initiatives.
Visiting expert, Dr. Cyril Widdershoven, held a talk and discussion on Iranian Sanctions and OPEC at DERASAT on Wednesday 20th March at 1.00pm.
DERASAT was pleased to welcome lots of visitors to our Stand at the Riyadh International Book Fair that took place between 13th - 23rd March, 2019.
