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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 and Saudi Arabia recently held talks regarding enhancing cooperation, particularly military. Dr. Ashraf Keshk takes a look at the implication of greater strategic defence cooperation.
In late March 2019, the global ride-hailing giant Uber announced its acquisition of its Middle-Eastern competitor, Careem; Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses the implications....
Saudi Arabia plans to set up an air warfare center in the Eastern Province .....Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications for Saudi Arabia's national defence capabilities....
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........
A number of Government Service Centers have been awarded Gold Shields by the Government Service Center Evaluation Committee chaired by by Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, DERASAT Chairman, that demonstrate their service efficiency and effectiveness.
Lack of financial literacy and a worrying trend of personal debt are discussed by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli in his latest article for 'The National'.
Analyst, Abdulaziz Al Dosseri, comments in a recent article in the magazine 'Industrial Minerals' with regard to Bahrain's most recent oil find.
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."
The EGIC, Italy, hosted Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, to present findings from the recent Bahrain Human Development Report 2018 and to discuss the importance of socio-economic development to peace, security and resilience.
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
Dr. Ashraf Keshk comments on discussions held at the recent 36th Meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers in Tunisia that focused on the challenges of terrorism facing Arab States.
Cooperation with DERASAT and the newly established Sustainable Energy Unit will encompass capacity building, collaboration with research institution as well as the preparation and dissemination of awareness and education program.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses why President Trump's fight against a trade deficit maybe misguided.
Cooperation and global challenges were discussed at the first ever EU - League of Arab States Summit, Dt Ashraf Keshk analyses some of the main points....
Dr. Omar talk about how the openness of the Gulf economy boosts productivity.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk speaks about the 55th Munich Security Forum.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk highlights the Governments World Summit and a road map for the future
Economists typically criticise import tariffs, because they result in higher prices for consumers.The Arabian Gulf countries have generally subscribed to this view. However, as the Gulf countries look to diversify their economies, is it time to consider imposing temporary tariffs to develop domestic industries?
Is diversifying imports the answer to low productivity and preserving future water resources for Bahrain?
