Bahrain's Derasat Joins Global Experts at Cambridge Gulf Research Meeting
The annual gathering, organized by the Gulf Research Center, brought together global decision-makers, academics, and policy experts to discuss key issues shaping the Gulf region and its ties with the wider world.
During his remarks, Alahmed emphasized the need to move beyond traditional partnerships and foster deeper engagement between Gulf countries and European societies. He highlighted the growing importance of trade diplomacy in today's international landscape, alongside military and security cooperation.
Alahmed also underscored the need for a more integrated regional approach to Gulf security, especially in light of rising maritime threats in the Red Sea. He called for greater efforts in capacity building, conflict mediation, and early warning systems. He further proposed setting up structured dialogues that connect security with sustainable development, helping the region navigate today's fast-changing geopolitical realities.
The meeting opened with keynote speeches from prominent figures including Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud; GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi; Chairman of the Gulf Research Center Dr. Abdulaziz bin Sager; and EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio. The speakers all stressed the need to deepen political, economic, and security cooperation between the Gulf and Europe.
This year's meeting featured 12 expert-led workshops, with Derasat researchers actively contributing to several of the discussions.
Derasat's participation highlights Bahrain's commitment to contributing to global policy debates and reflects its growing role as a regional think tank working toward a more secure and interconnected Gulf future.
The Gulf Research Meeting has been held annually since 2010 and serves as a leading platform for dialogue on the Gulf region's most pressing challenges and opportunities.
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