Experts’ Register
Derasat is inviting national experts, with experience of working in an OECD country, to contribute to field research into mechanisms on best practices with the aim to inform future development decision making.
The economic program focuses on the economies of Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf region, covering the macro-economy, economic development, energy and labour markets.
Derasat is inviting national experts, with experience of working in an OECD country, to contribute to field research into mechanisms on best practices with the aim to inform future development decision making.
Can universities in the Gulf learn from top universities when it comes to area studies – a field that allows countries to draw upon a range of experts to respond to foreign policy events effectively?
A webinar on how concepts from economics can help analyze the new phenomenon of "cancel culture", questioning whether it can be seen as a manifestation of mob rule, or a means to hold people accountable.
An article that considers how concepts from economics can help analyze a new 'cancel culture' phenomenon.
Family businesses in the Gulf are some of the strongest in the region but their continued success necessitates engaging in a business evolution with innovation and sustainability at its heart.
An article that explores whether there is a health vs. economy trade-off when dealing with Coronavirus.
An article that elaborates as to whether women can be proved better leaders than men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.