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In Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, female citizens have kept their jobs amid the coronavirus at higher rates than in Western countries. This reflects the unique labor market structures of the Gulf countries.
In view of the current conflicts raging regionally and globally, as well as the consequences of the Corona pandemic, Dr. Ashraf Keshk, comments on the importance of integrating institutional and community awareness of crisis management.
Derasat's research fellow, Dr. Fatima Al Sebaie co-authored a policy brief titled "Assessing The Impact Of Stablecoins On The International Monetary System: G20 And IMF To Study The Impact Of Facebook’s Libra Project".
A new survey report by Derasat in collaboration with UNDP that analyses the socio-economic impacts of Covid-19 on communities in Bahrain with a comparison to the UK and USA.
Araa magazine has recently published a study by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, which provides a comprehensive explanation of the ongoing conflicts in the eastern Mediterranean.
Despite their high per capita incomes, the Gulf countries today have low levels of R&D spending. In this article Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, examines an important component: the weaknesses of PhD programs in Gulf countries.
Commenting on a lecture delivered by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, on the Pentagon's new plan for the future design of the American Navy force, Dr. Ashraf Keshk explains the importance of this plan in light of current conflicts in the region.
Statistics from the Central Bank of Bahrain's Financial Stability Report show that the volume of digital portfolio transactions has been on the rise over the past years. Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaie, explains how customers use these digital wallets in their daily lives.
As part of its partnership with UNDP Bahrain to study the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Kingdom of Bahrain, Derasat published a report examining data on the number and value of financial transactions in Bahrain.
In order for Saudi Arabia to overcome labor market gender inequality, the initial step is obtaining high quality data to avoid misallocating valuable resources and implementing counterproductive policies.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk, comments on post floods situation in Sudan and emphasizes on the importance of comprehensive disaster strategy by the governments to mitigate the damages of such crisis.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses recent studies on the issue of discrimination, stressing the critical role that scientific research plays in helping society overcome prejudice and bigotry.
Regional organizations have played a crucial security role, especially to resolve some of the conflicts faced in the absence of mandatory authority at the UN to fulfill the purpose. In this article, Dr. Ashraf Keshk raises important questions about the regional security regulations.
A discussion on NATO's role in confronting an array of diffuse challenges as it faces constant criticism and internal disagreements that affect the alliance's future.
Even if economies make full recoveries, will the spectre of increased automation cause social unrest?
Dr. Ashraf Keshk comments on the joint statement issued by Iraq and USA following the Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to the USA on 19th August.
The Corona crisis has provided organizations with an exceptional opportunity to activate broader remote work policies; this article by Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaei, looks into the research on the effectiveness of working remotely.
The ongoing threat posed by the Safer oil tanker anchored about 60 km north of Hudaydah in Yemen, is a serious indication of a new security risk to maritime navigation in the Red Sea.
The Lebanon Port Incident has proved to be a wake-up call for countries around the globe not only to review their port insurance plans, but to also formulate comprehensive strategies to deal with emergency incidents.
The Beirut port incident reaffirms that disasters can sometimes not be prevented. This article discusses the inevitable consequences of such tragedies and how strategic planning could be the best way to address them.
