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 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.
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.
The future of cyber technology and the relevance of Bahrain's COVID-19 approach was discussed in a Virtual ThinkTalk on Thursday 11th June with Dr. Mitchell Belfer, President of the EGIC in Italy.
This Experts' Bulletin highlighted tensions between the United States and China and at the strategic competition that will define international relations for decades ahead, featuring Derasat analyst, Mahmood Abdul Ghaffar.
Dr. Fatima AlSebaie took part in a discussion on the digital economy in an online event held by the Middle East Institute in the USA on June 9th, 2020.
Developments in the oil markets since the start of Covid-19 crisis and outlooks for the remainder of 2020 were discussed during the regular Experts' Bulletin with analyst, Abdulaziz Al Doseri.
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.
This webinar held on Monday 18th May at 12.30pm, and presented by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, forms part of Derasat's 'Expert Bulletin' online webinar series, giving expert updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting the world around us.
