Derasat Reports are occasional papers comprising research and analysis projects.
A timely report on Blockchain by Derasat analyst, Dr. Fatima AlSubaei, has now been published by the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute, USA. The report is available in both Arabic and English at the below link..........
The UNICEF identifies itself as the moving power helping build a world where all children rights are fulfilled. It has the global authority to influence decision-makers...
The latest Energy Report from DERASAT looks into US Competition for Russia in the European Gas Markets.
Surveying preferred travel destinations according to the Bahraini society is quite important in revealing cultural and social attitudes, and identifying potential effects resulting from exposure to other peoples. Travel destinations are also tied to an economic dimension in the indirect export of financial flow outside the Kingdom. The resulting research can supplement those in planning and development to identify priority facilities to be added to the map of tourism assets in Bahrain for the benefit of domestic tourism, by enhancing the advantages of domestic tourism products and enriching their plans.
The survey helps identify chances for negative social media uses, aimed at spreading misleading or fake news, as well as news and intellectual materials that feed negative phenomena and trends, especially inducing sedition and sectarian strife...
Derasat surveyed the Bahraini society for their take on the current Iran-US crisis, to identify what they perceived as reflections of the current regional tensions within the wider context of the conflict between Tehran and Washington, now entering its fifth decade. The aim was to measure their expectations of how the crisis might further develop and how close were they following it.
In light of the relentless efforts the Kingdom of Bahrain is witnessing, in the wait for the new Journalism and e-Media Law to be ratified soon and replace Law 47/2002 that organizes journalism, printing and publishing, the Kingdom continues to maintain its approach in raising the level of freedom of expression, and emphasizing the important role entrusted to journalists to safeguard the freedom of journalism and integrity of the word.
This recent report by DERASAT Analyst, Mohamed Ismaeel, analyses the conflict in Yemen, particularly considers Iran's role and looks at potential conflict resolutions.
China is witnessing rapid growth in the consumption of natural gas, among other sources of energy. Analysts Abdulla Al-Abbasi and Abdulaziz Al-Dosari discuss some of the implications in the recently published Energy Report 1/19.
Derasat Analyst, Abdulla Isa AlAbbasi, is a co-author of a recent study published by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation and the United Nations Development Programme on "South-South Ideas: Renewable Energy in the Middle East and North Africa Region – Potential and Limits."
China as a strategic partner for the GCC is the focus of a research paper by Mahmood Abdul Ghafffar, researcher at DERASAT, published in the recent edition of the Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
In 2008, Bahrain launched its 2030 Economic Vision aiming to diversify the economy that relied almost exclusively on oil. Empowering the private sector was among the strategies...
The 60,000 word report was authored by a team of specialist researchers, headed by independent development expert, Dr. Craig Naumann, and featuring three Bahrainis affiliated to Derasat: economist Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, economist Ms. Ghada Abdulla, and renewable energy specialist Eng. Abdulla Alabbasi. It covers the period 2005-2018...............
Although renewable energy has proved itself to be a viable practical and economic investment, overall the last 3 years have seen declining investments in the energy sector. Read more in the final Energy Report for 2018......
This study relied on Derasat’s belief in the importance of raising the level of awareness and prevention of cancer; providing support and assistance for the effective and preventive countering of the disease; and ensuring Bahraini families receive the healthcare they need.
Coinciding with the parliamentary and municipal elections, set to take place on 24 November 2018, and believing in the importance of citizen participation in this important political event...
Although the electric vehicle industry has witnessed significant improvements, particularly in the field of the efficiency of batteries and fast charging techniques, there are still challenges to widespread adoption........
Recognizing that economic integration between Bahrain and the remaining Gulf countries has played an important role in the growth of the Bahraini economy since the start of the new millennium, this background paper to the National Human Development Report 2018 presents and analyzes data on the effects of economic integration.
The Gulf States decided in 2006 to develop a joint nuclear program, but the disastrous meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear reactor in Japan in 2011 prompted Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman to withdraw from the program..........
Demand for electricity in the Arab world has increased tenfold since 1980. The latest Energy Report considers factors contributing to this increase in demand, the most important of which is an increased population and urban and industrial growth ..............
