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Exploring the impacts and effectiveness of artificial intelligence in a number of disciplines
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Strengthening our global partnerships by undertaking joint research projects
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“Derasat” library contains more than 9,000 works in several languages
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Implementing a number of projects and research in the fields of renewable energy and the environment
The Executive Director of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies, “Derasat,” Hamad Al-Abdullah, announced the launch of the “Derasat” Forum. 7th next May, entitled “The Complex of Arab Research Centers for Sustainability and Development,” in cooperation with the University Secretariat Arab countries, with the aim of activating dialogue and discussion between experts and researchers in Arab think tanks on sustainability issues development, and formulating comprehensive development strategies.
Al-Abdullah confirmed in an interview with Al-Bilad that the Derasat Center’s plan for the current year includes three axes: : Sustainable development, international relations, and artificial intelligence studies, as the center is currently implementing a number of projects Studies that will be announced in the near future in the fields of renewable energy, environment, etc., with the aim of providing Visions and recommendations to support the efforts of the Kingdom of Bahrain in various fields.
He stated that the center is looking forward to strengthening its partnerships globally by undertaking a number of joint research projects with… A group of think tanks around the world, in addition to hosting these entities and holding seminars and dialogues To discuss ways of cooperation and identify the most prominent challenges facing scientific research, adding that “Derasat” realizes the importance Strengthening research partnerships with prestigious international centers, and will give priority to scientific projects related to policy analysis and strategic partnerships, In support of the efforts made to enhance political, economic and commercial cooperation, as well as cultural and knowledge exchange with various countries Countries of the world.
Al-Abdullah said: Given the increasing impact of artificial intelligence in various sectors, the center recognizes the need to explore its effects And its effectiveness in a number of specializations, as the center is currently working on preparing research to identify the techniques used for intelligence Artificial.
The following is the text of the second part of the dialogue:
What role does the “Derasat” Center play in serving the issues of the Kingdom of Bahrain?
The Center operates as an independent think tank and research think tank in Bahrain to analyze and study developments at the regional level And the global and global impact on the Kingdom of Bahrain, and is based on 3 interactive principles applied by “Derasat” researchers, which are: Think, Participate, communicate. The center specializes in preparing studies, research and reports that serve the comprehensive development process in Bahrain.
There are many areas of cooperation with various institutions related to the work of the Center, and “Derasat” activities are numerous, including: Issuing books, either independently or through partnership with some research and study centers in the Gulf countries Arab, as well as preparing contractual studies with a number of entities that approach the Center with topics related to local issues Diverse, in addition to presenting and discussing these issues through a series of “Intellectual Dialogues” lectures organized by the Center monthly. Holding events and seminars that discuss topical topics through meaningful and constructive dialogue.
The Center is also keen to communicate with various parties, by providing them with its intellectual production on a regular basis, as well as… Inviting officials at the executive and legislative levels to participate in its activities, similar to what think tanks do globally. Thanks to the efforts of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, who is keen to strengthen the role of… The centre, to be part of the integrated development perspective that Bahrain is following, as reflected in Ithra Studies and research works that follow the highest standards in their preparation, in addition to the center’s continuous commitment to providing value Knowledge and scientific knowledge that reflects the Kingdom’s position regionally and globally, and encourages innovation in the field of scientific research, discovery and support of capabilities humanity, and urging them to contribute to providing institutions with studies that include practical national outcomes that are applicable in… All fields.
Can you tell us about the services provided by the “Derasat” Library to researchers and academics?
The “Derasat” library is one of the most prominent specialized libraries in Bahrain, and includes a collection of books in various sciences, Which is an essential source for the center’s researchers and visitors alike.
The library is keen to provide support to everyone by providing thousands of titles from printed and electronic sources and references on topics Main and diverse, the library also provides a wide world of information, including intellectual corners for reading, which are quiet spaces Comfortable for reading, computers, and a private café for its patrons.
In line with the Center’s objectives aimed at activating its societal roles, the “Derasat” Library provides the opportunity to view many… Researchers have access to various available references. The library also includes a wide range of scientific journals, research papers and reports. And other scientific resources in several languages, covering various specializations, containing more than 9,000 works, and providing The library also offers a wide range of valuable services for researchers and academics, with the aim of supporting their work and facilitating their access to resources The main one.
Library staff devote their efforts to helping researchers and academics access information, in addition to guiding them towards optimal use For library resources, helping users locate references relevant to their research, and providing support in browsing databases Academic journals and other research platforms. The center’s members also provide the necessary support to those wishing to deal with the complexities International patterns adopted for quoting and citing texts from sources and references.
Through a symbolic annual subscription for those who wish to benefit from the library’s facilities and services, the center launched its electronic library, Through it, one can purchase the center’s latest publications of published books and research, as well as the “Derasat” periodical. Issued by the Center twice annually.
What upcoming research projects and programs will the center launch in the near future?
There is an annual work plan for the center that is approved at the beginning of each year, which includes a number of main axes, which: It is determined to develop a plan for its implementation, and the plan for the current year 2024 includes three axes: sustainable development, relations International, artificial intelligence studies.
In the first axis, the center is currently implementing a number of projects and studies that will be announced in the future The near future in several fields, such as renewable energy, environment, etc., to name a few, aims To provide insights and recommendations to support the efforts of the Kingdom of Bahrain in various fields.
As for the second axis, which is international relations, the center looks forward to strengthening its partnerships globally, by undertaking a number Among the joint research projects with a group of think tanks around the world, in addition to hosting them Authorities and holding seminars and dialogues to discuss ways of cooperation and identify the most prominent challenges facing scientific research, where Derasat Center is well aware of the importance of strengthening research partnerships with prestigious international centers, and will give priority to projects Scientific research related to policy analysis and strategic partnerships, in support of efforts made to enhance political, economic and trade cooperation, as well About cultural and knowledge exchange with various countries of the world.
Regarding the third axis, given the increasing impact of artificial intelligence in various sectors, the center recognizes the need to explore Its effects and effectiveness in a number of specialties, as the center is currently preparing research to identify the techniques The use of artificial intelligence, in addition to the ethics of its use, and the social, economic and legal implications of this, will be discussed below Organizing seminars, intellectual dialogues, and workshops, and publishing a special issue of the “Derasat” periodical soon on the topic. The same, with the aim of exploring the prospects for artificial intelligence applications in a group of vital fields.
Can you tell us about the results of the Center’s efforts in the field of opinion polls?
The administration of opinion polls developed by the “Derasat” Center aims to measure public opinion trends in Bahrain towards… The most important issues that concern society in various fields at the national level, and put them in order to serve Society and supporting development plans in the Kingdom, through statistical analysis of study data regarding issues Of interest, and submitting suggestions, recommendations and observations regarding the results of these studies to the concerned authorities, and the administration has conducted it since It established an important number of opinion polls on various issues, including the two polls conducted regarding the elections Municipality and Parliament in the years 2018 and 2022.
In the past two years, the Center has also prepared a set of opinion polls aimed at measuring the impact of social media Social, community awareness regarding a number of genetic disorders, the issue of human organ donation, and awareness of rationalizing electricity consumption Water, awareness about the ingredients of food products, measuring awareness about the harms of plastic, and many other surveys that have been implemented.
What intellectual fruits resulted from the annual “Derasat” Forum?
Let me begin by pointing out an important point, which is that we are witnessing an era in which the importance of information technology is emerging in an unprecedented manner. It is something that involves challenges as well as opportunities for knowledge, so it has become one of the missions Study centers should be a forum for exchanging ideas, and this is useful in two ways: First: that the writings of researchers should be distinguished Realistic and based on confirmed information, and the second: informing the decision maker of the experiences of other countries regarding an issue Through the intellectual contributions of representatives of think tanks in those countries at the annual “Derasat” Forum, which aims to discuss The most prominent issues and looks forward to learning about the views of the people of the Arab Gulf countries and the region on the reality of the challenges and how to confront them.
The annual forum also facilitates communication and cooperation between the Center’s researchers and international experts, and creates opportunities for research partnerships and projects. Collaborative, which leads to the creation of joint research initiatives that enhance cooperation, and also provides a broader understanding of research Which is carried out in several fields.
The annual forum had many topics. The third forum was entitled “The Role of Intellectual Centers in Supporting National Efforts.” To combat the challenge of the Corona pandemic” in the year 2020, and the fourth forum was entitled “Strategies for Achieving Food Security: Challenges.” and Opportunities” in the year 2021, and that forum witnessed the discussion of this issue from national, regional and international perspectives It represents an important opportunity to exchange ideas and visions to extract lessons learned, based on the fact that food security in the Gulf countries The Arab League has become a component of security in its comprehensive sense for those countries, as a result of the challenge of the Corona pandemic, as well as the repercussions of the war in Ukraine.
As for the fifth forum, it was entitled “The Impact of Energy Transition in the Middle East and North Africa Region.” The year 2022, in partnership with the International Association for Energy Economics and the King Abdullah Center for Petroleum Studies and Research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Energy Economics Association, while the sixth forum was entitled “The Role of Women in Policy Making… “Think and Research Centres”, in the year 2023, and was organized in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Women.
The seventh “Derasat” Forum for this year is entitled “The Complex of Arab Research Centers for Sustainability and Development,” in cooperation with Secretariat of the League of Arab States, which will be held in May 2024, with the aim of activating dialogue and discussion between experts and researchers In Arab think tanks on issues of sustainability and development, and formulating comprehensive development strategies.
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