The economic program focuses on the economies of Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf region, covering the macro-economy, economic development, energy and labour markets.
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.
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.
This Think Talk highlighted the LNG sector from a local and international perspective, discussing the latest developments and the role LNG plays in the global energy mix and future prospects.
In a recent interview with Al Watan, Ghada Abdulla explains why Bahrain will be resilient in face of any potential global recession.
The MOU, signed on Wed 11th September, in the presence of Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of Derasat, Dr. Ebrahim Mohamed Janahi, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, and Katadah Zaman, Executive Director of Derasat, aims to enhance collaboration between Derasat and Tamkeen
Analysts are concerned that the US economy is heading toward a recession. In a recent article in Al Arabiya, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli suggests that Saudi policymakers should prepare for the fallout by continuing to diversify the economy away from oil, while building links to ensure good relations with the next US administration, regardless of political party.
An Economic study that looks into how Bahrain can move closer to becoming a knowledge based economy through lessons learned from the Finnish experience in educational reform.
In the last five years especially, the government of Saudi Arabia has taken substantive steps to get women into the workforce. Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli notes that 'the variety and depth of the reforms is remarkable, and indicates a methodical approach to reversing one of the lowest rates in the world' ........
Gulf countries have announced $125 billion of new projects during the first half of 2019. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli looks into the pros and cons of investments into such construction projects and at whether these will reap economic benefits further down the line.
