Manama, Dec. 22 (BNA): The seventh annual discussion board of the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, Worldwide and Vitality Research (Derasat) was launched beneath the theme “The Arab Analysis Facilities Consortium for Sustainability and Growth,” held in partnership with the Basic Secretariat of the Arab League.
The occasion was attended by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary Basic of the Arab League, alongside a large participation of Arab state representatives, heads of assume tanks, diplomats, and specialists.
The opening ceremony started with a speech by Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of Derasat’s Board of Trustees. He highlighted Bahrain’s satisfaction in internet hosting this mental discussion board, which displays the imaginative and prescient of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed expressed gratitude for the Royal patronage of scientific analysis as an built-in system, and for the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which goal to foster an atmosphere conducive to institutional innovation in assist of sustainable improvement targets.
The Minister famous that Derasat’s internet hosting of the advice from the Arab Summit in Bahrain “to ascertain an Arab analysis platform for sustainability and financial improvement”, interprets right into a sensible step towards shaping a brand new path for collective Arab motion. He counseled Bahrain’s vital function, noting the Kingdom as a voice of cause and moderation within the area and a number one advocate for Arab causes.
The Minister emphasised that the discussion board serves as a strategic platform to ascertain an Arab mental community able to producing practical and modern visions that safeguard Arab id whereas shaping a affluent future. The discussion board facilitates data trade, capacity-building, and the launch of initiatives that tangibly enhance the lives of Arab residents, representing the core of the partnership with the Arab League.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed additionally highlighted the function of assume tanks as laboratories for concepts, platforms for dialogue, and beacons of enlightenment within the face of regional challenges.
The Minister additionally highlighted the importance of launching the documentary e-book Bahrain and the Arab League: 1971–2025, which chronicles over half a century of strategic partnership primarily based on shared targets and future. He famous that this distinguished relationship has been strengthened by the Royal imaginative and prescient, which recognises the Arab League because the Arab dwelling, a guardian of regional stability and complete cooperation, and a device for constructing a safe and affluent future.
The Minister counseled Bahrain’s engagement in collective Arab motion as an indication of tolerating rules and efficient management, describing the e-book as a key reference that reinforces the lasting bonds of Arab unity throughout generations. He concluded by commending the efforts of the Arab League Secretariat, led by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and the Derasat workforce, urging Arab intellectuals and researchers to interact with the discussion board’s discussions and outcomes to assist construct a greater future for all.
On his half, the Arab League Secretary Basic counseled Bahrain for internet hosting the discussion board and lauded the management of His Majesty the King. He highlighted Bahrain’s long-standing contributions to Arab unity and its function in advancing collective Arab pursuits, expressing optimism for the way forward for joint Arab motion beneath a research-driven, development-focused framework.
The e-book Bahrain and the Arab League: 1971–2025 was subsequently launched with a brief movie showcasing the documentation of the partnership between Bahrain and the Arab League. The e-book traces the evolution of relations since 1971, analyses Bahrain’s initiatives in Arab collective motion, and evaluations the speeches of His Majesty the King, emphasising Arab priorities together with the Palestinian trigger. It additionally covers latest milestones, together with the thirty third Arab Summit, hosted by the Kingdom Bahrain, and the extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo 2025, accompanied by uncommon paperwork and images. Distinguished officers and researchers from main Arab assume tanks had been additionally honoured.
Discussion board periods function in-depth discussions on the rising function of assume tanks in supporting sustainable improvement, integrating nationwide options into international agendas, and exploring future coverage instruments reminiscent of large knowledge, synthetic intelligence, and strategic foresight.
The discussion board is anticipated to provide suggestions resulting in the launch of an “Arab Mental and Growth Incubator,” a joint initiative between Derasat and the Arab League Secretariat. The initiative goals to reinforce analysis integration amongst Arab assume tanks and assist the event of practical insurance policies addressing future challenges.
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