The economic program focuses on the economies of Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf region, covering the macro-economy, economic development, energy and labour markets.
A study that aims to build a better understanding of how to promote blockchain adoption in the financial services sector in the GCC region.
Although recognising that predicting consequences of Cornoravirus is difficult at this stage, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that clues exist to potential long-term changes that may take root in wake of the virus.
A number of comments in the regional media were made by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, on how Covid-19 has impacted mobility in the GCC and on the balance in decision making between health and economy.
How can policymakers make calculated decisions between economic and public health interests? Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses what impacts this trade off.
Dr Omar Al-Ubaydli explains how global leaders might be right in largely refraining from giving deadlines to relax containment measures.
An economic study that analyzes the contrasting educational systems in Finland and the United States, discussing how Bahrain might improve its own educational system.
As professional soccer players are subjected to intense public pressure to take large pay cuts, Dr Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses why the level of pressure has been much higher than that faced by other millionaire professionals.
An extended paper that explains to non-specialists how the coronavirus will affect the global economy. It presents detailed data on the negative impact that has occurred thus far, as well as forecasts on the future damage to the global economy.
Derasat expert quoted in “Alarabiya”, regarded OPEC’s decision to make massive cuts in oil supply.
Derasat shares views with “Orientxxi” on the impacts of Coronavirus on the aviation industry in the Arabian Gulf.
Derasat quoted in ‘Qposts’ on UAE's stimulus package and the targeted economic scheme to combat the implications of coronavirus.
A new Derasat report that analyses the economic impact of the coronavirus, and the economic stimulus packages launched by world governments in response to the crisis.
As the world wrestles with the coronavirus, some of the economic figures are eye-watering. Dr Omar Al Ubaydli discusses where governments are suddenly finding money for stimulus packages.
An analytical report that examines the implications of the Coronavirus crisis on oil markets, as well as the end of the OPEC+ deal, and highlighting the sequence of events that preceded the fall of oil prices.
Derasat in conversation with Russia's Valdai Discussion Club on oil market conditions and forecasts under the current stress of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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 a recent phone interview with BTV’s “Al-Rai” talk show, Analyst Ghada Abdulla discusses obsessive purchasing.
In his recent article in Al Arabiya, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli noted that France was unusually assertive when describing its new Middle East policy at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain last week, and goes on to discuss the potential for new opportunities that might accompany President Macron's apparent commitment to multilateralism.
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.
A research paper on the prevailing trends in the US economy at the end of 2019, and the likelihood of the economy entering a recession; and in that case, what the impact will be on the Gulf economy.
