Global Think Tanks Summit 2021 concludes

Manama, December 7 (BNA) The curtain came down today on the World Summit of Think Tanks 2021. The participants commended the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting the main forum.

The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), in partnership with the Think Tank and Civil Society Program (TTCSP) of the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, held the 2021 edition under the slogan “Global Trends and Transformations” in think tanks, politics and policy advice in the era of policy dilemmas and turmoil.

The Minister of Finance and National Economy, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, addressed the closing ceremony, stressing the importance of harnessing all efforts to promote the spirit of joint teamwork, which is the basis for success in overcoming various challenges, including global economic and social challenges. Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

He said that the Bahrain team, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has developed a strategy to combat the epidemic and intensify the vaccination campaign.

He pointed out that the Kingdom of Bahrain ranked first globally in the Nikkei index of recovery from the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) for the month of November 2021, after the decline in active cases of coronavirus, the increase in vaccinations, and the continued adherence to health precautions. Measures aimed at mitigating COVID-19.

The minister stressed the importance of the forum, praising the participation of experts and thinkers who discussed the geostrategic threats posed by the pandemic.

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Studies, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, announced the launch of the Global Network for Women in Think Tanks to prepare women to assume leadership positions in think tanks.

He stressed the outstanding achievements of Bahraini women over the past twenty-two years, highlighting their pivotal role and contributions to national development, with the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

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