Month: January 2021

Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 in MENA region and the Role of Islamic Finance

International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance This paper analyses the socio-economic impact of the noble Corona virus (COVID-19) on ‘Middle East and North Africa’ (MENA) region as well as the role and opportunities of Islamic finance post COVID-19. Journal Article

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Iraq Socio-Economic Response Plan

United Nations This paper reports on strategic channels through which, at country level, the Iraqi Government can be supported in its responses to the immediate, short, medium and long terms needs arising from the pandemic. Report

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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Within Institutional Quarantine and Isolation Centres and Its Sociodemographic Correlates in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

BMJ Open This study evaluates the psychological impact of institutional isolation and quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Qatar. Journal Article

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Policy and Institutional Responses to COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa: Egypt

Brookings Institute This article examines COVID-19 responses in Egypt. Journal Article

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The Impact of Implementing the Egypt Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Acute Respiratory Infections in Combating the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic, February–July 2020: Viewpoint

JMIR Public Health This article briefly describes Egypt’s acute respiratory infection (ARI) epidemic preparedness and containment plan and illustrates the impact of implementation of the plan on combating the early stage of the COVID-19 epidemic in Egypt. Journal Article

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Assessment of the Relationship Between COVID-19 Risk Perception and Vaccine Acceptance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jordan

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics This study aims to investigate the factors impacting the rates of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Jordan, in addition to examining the relationship between COVID-19 risk perception and vaccine acceptance among the Jordanian population. Journal Article

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The Multidimensional Burden of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Journal of Global Health This study aims to assess the burden of COVID-19 by looking at the current living conditions, examining available services provided, and identifying the economic and health challenges of Syrian refugee families living in Lebanon. Journal Article

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Portrait of Resilience Among Tunisians Locked Down in Times of COVID-19

Traumatology This study aims to reveal Tunisians’ psychological resilience level during the COVID-19 lockdown period and its relationship with factors such as age, gender, marital and family status etc. Journal Article

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World Report 2021: Lebanon

Human Rights Watch This paper highlights human rights practices in Lebanon during COVID-19 Report

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Coronavirus and Fragility: The Impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s Private Sector

World Bank This article details the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s private sector. Article

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