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Statistics from the Central Bank of Bahrain's Financial Stability Report show that the volume of digital portfolio transactions has been on the rise over the past years. Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaie, explains how customers use these digital wallets in their daily lives.
As part of its partnership with UNDP Bahrain to study the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Kingdom of Bahrain, Derasat published a report examining data on the number and value of financial transactions in Bahrain.
In order for Saudi Arabia to overcome labor market gender inequality, the initial step is obtaining high quality data to avoid misallocating valuable resources and implementing counterproductive policies.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk, comments on post floods situation in Sudan and emphasizes on the importance of comprehensive disaster strategy by the governments to mitigate the damages of such crisis.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses recent studies on the issue of discrimination, stressing the critical role that scientific research plays in helping society overcome prejudice and bigotry.
Regional organizations have played a crucial security role, especially to resolve some of the conflicts faced in the absence of mandatory authority at the UN to fulfill the purpose. In this article, Dr. Ashraf Keshk raises important questions about the regional security regulations.
Derasat's recent Experts' Bulletin discussed "The Eastern Mediterranean Conflict and its Impact on Regional and Global Security". The webinar took place on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM via Zoom.
A discussion on NATO's role in confronting an array of diffuse challenges as it faces constant criticism and internal disagreements that affect the alliance's future.
An interview with Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli on Al-Hurra channel regarding the recent downgrading of Bahrain's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) rating by the credit rating agency Fitch.
Even if economies make full recoveries, will the spectre of increased automation cause social unrest?
Executive Director, Katadah Zaman, featured as a panelist alongside distinguished international experts, in a discussion on the progress and challenges of the Middle East defence industry.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk comments on the joint statement issued by Iraq and USA following the Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to the USA on 19th August.
The Corona crisis has provided organizations with an exceptional opportunity to activate broader remote work policies; this article by Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaei, looks into the research on the effectiveness of working remotely.
The ongoing threat posed by the Safer oil tanker anchored about 60 km north of Hudaydah in Yemen, is a serious indication of a new security risk to maritime navigation in the Red Sea.
The online briefing held on Thursday 27th August, 2020, presented the aims of carrying out a joint UNDP-Derasat socio-economic assessment of the impacts of Covid-19 on Bahrain.
The Lebanon Port Incident has proved to be a wake-up call for countries around the globe not only to review their port insurance plans, but to also formulate comprehensive strategies to deal with emergency incidents.
Derasat's latest Experts' Bulletin with Eng. Abdulla Al-Abassi, on Weds, 19th August, 2020, explored, "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Power Sector", and at the potentials for integrating renewables into Bahrain's energy mix.
The Beirut port incident reaffirms that disasters can sometimes not be prevented. This article discusses the inevitable consequences of such tragedies and how strategic planning could be the best way to address them.
An article highlighting the inauguration of a platform for analyzing cyber-security malware, a GCC Joint Venture which aims to enhance information security in the Gulf states.
An analytical report, that examines the strategic pillars of NATO's position on the Libyan conflict, explains this position, and how could the alliance's position on the Libyan issue can affect its regional partnerships.
