Manama, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Centre for Strategic International and Energy Studies (Derasat), chaired the Derasat Board of Trustees’ second meeting of the year.
During the meeting, the Board of Trustees reviewed achievements during the last quarter and discussed the topics on its agenda.
The chairman said that Derasat is steadily working to achieve its research mission and build partnerships, in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
Derasat continues to make significant contributions to various external events and activities, in cooperation with prestigious regional and international institutions, he added.
The Board of Trustees welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Derasat and Arabian Gulf University (AGU).
The MoC aims to further enhance innovation and scientific research in various strategic, economic, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) fields to serve the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SD
Gs).
Dr. Shaikh Abdullah emphasised Derasat’s interest in enhancing cooperation and partnership, and exchange of expertise with academic and scientific milieus, reflecting Bahrain’s approach of supporting security, peace, and sustainable development, as directed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The Board welcomed Derasat’s cooperation with the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence, signing an agreement to implement the Green Houses of Worship programme to address environmental challenges and combat climate change, reflecting the integration of scientific research and religious institutions.
The Board commended the positive outcomes of Derasat’s “Think Talks” Series, which covers a variety of topics and hosts distinguished researchers to share their experiences.
The Board of Trustees also reviewed the outcomes of the Centre’s dialogue session, which brought together the UN and Bahraini civil society institutions to consult on the UN’
s 2025-2029 Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
Furthermore, the Board was briefed by Derasat’s Executive Director on the Centre’s cooperation with the US Embassy in Bahrain to host seminars and workshops, benefiting from expertise in the energy sector to build sustainable practices in Bahrain’s national industries.
The Board discussed several strategic projects the centre plans to implement in the coming period, focused on enhancing cooperation and partnerships across various fields.
The content of the new issue of the Centre’s journal “Studies” was received by the board. It covered a key regional and international issues and highlighted intellectual and academic contributions of the Centre’s researchers during the past period.
Source: Bahrain News Agency