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Daily Tribune
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's Derasat Joins Global Experts at Cambridge Gulf Research Meeting
Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, Executive Director of Bahrain's Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat), took part in the 15th edition of the Gulf Research Meeting hosted at the University of Cambridge in the UK. 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.
Daily Tribune
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Derasat Executive Director Meets EU Envoy to Discuss Stronger Gulf-Europe Collaboration
The Executive Director of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat), Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, recently met with H.E. Mr. Luigi Di Maio, the European Union's Special Representative for the Gulf Region, during the Gulf Research Center Meeting held at the University of Cambridge. Their meeting focused on boosting cooperation between the Gulf and the European Union, particularly through closer partnerships between regional think tanks. Both sides agreed on the value of strengthening dialogue and collaboration to better support policymakers and respond to rapidly evolving global and regional issues. Mr. Alahmed emphasized the importance of linking security with development and using strategic foresight tools to build a more resilient partnership. He highlighted how these efforts can create new opportunities for joint action and shared understanding. Mr. Di Maio praised the role of Derasat in offering thoughtful analysis and research, noting its contribution to regional peace and stability. He also welcomed the idea of deeper collaboration between institutions as a step toward a more integrated Gulf-European relationship.
