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.
Derasat's Head of Research, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli took part in a webinar on the impacts of Coronovirus organised by our partners, the Euro-Gulf Information Centre in Italy on 19th March, 2020.
In cooperation with the British Embassy, Derasat held two Workshops during February and March 2020 organised and delivered by security experts from the UK for various security specialists in Bahrain.
Derasat's latest ‘Think Talk’ was held on March 5th, 2020, titled: ‘Between the US and Finland: Different Educational Systems and Their Impacts on Developing Curricula’, which examined applicable factors to developing school education in Bahrain.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk gave a lecture at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies in Riyadh, on the role of NATO towards the emerging security challenges in the region.
Ms. Nancy Jamal, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and former spokesperson for the Global Coalition Against Daesh, spoke about the Coalition’s formation and evolution in a Round Table discussion on Weds 12th February, 2020
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.
