DERASAT to hold intellectual symposium

Manama, Apr. 20 (BNA): Bahrain Centre for Strategic, international and Energy Studies (DERASAT) will hold tomorrow and intellectual reading in the book “Two Prosperous Decades” which was launched by the centre last February to highlight the achievements brought about in the era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. A host of Bahraini political and intellectual personalities will take part in the event, including Jordanian Former Prime Minister and Vice President of the Senate Samir Al-Rifa'I, Egyptian Al-Azhar University President Dr. Mohammed Al Harsawi, Saudi Shura Council member Dr. Hedi Al Yami, Bahraini Representatives Council Speaker Fawzia Zainal and Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Hala Al Ansari. DERASAT Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said the symposium will shed light on the content of the book which highlights HM the King’s wise and farsighted vision and his pioneering efforts to achieve comprehensive development in Bahrain over the past two decades.