Month: January 2021

Quarantining Arriving Travelers in the Era of COVID-19: Balancing the Risk and Benefits – A Learning Experience From Bahrain

Tropical Diseases This commentary reports on COVID-19 being a major obstacle for any traveler and how the quarantine period could lead to significant improvement in people’s quality of life and any country’s economy. Article

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Threats, Victims or Allies? Migrant Communities in Kuwait’s COVID-19 Response

Middle East Institute This article reports on the negative impact of COVID-19 on migrant communities in Kuwait. Article

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COVID-19 Context – Iraq: Overview of the Humanitarian Situation and the Impact of COVID-19

REACH This factsheet aims to provide an evidence base for the humanitarian response to the COVID-19 crisis in Iraq. It presents secondary data as well as MCNA VIII findings across various sectors that have been impacted by COVID-19 or by the measures that the government has implemented to contain the spread of the virus. Journal…

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Rapid Survey on Social and Mobility Impact in Algerian Cities

Journal of Public Health This study aims to investigate the spillover between the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stock index and several security indices, including Sukuk and conventional bond, and ultimately compare the hedge effectiveness of Sukuk and conventional bond. Journal Article

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Management of COVID-19 Infection in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

PanAfrican Medical Journal The purpose of this study was to propose recommendations for prevention and containment of COVID-19 in a hemodialysis center situated in a regional hospital in Mauritania. Journal Article

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GCC News Roundup: Gulf States Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns, Saudi Arabia Faces Financial Woes (December 1-31)

Brookings Institute This article reports on the Gulf states’ plans to battle COVID-19 and implement vaccination campaigns. Article

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COVID-19 Quarantine Stressors and Management Among Lebanese Students: A Qualitative Study

Current Psychology This research paper examines the current situation, emotional reactions of university students and their coping mechanisms during and after the COVID-19 quarantine. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Youth

Misk Foundation This report analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on the social opportunities, education, social cohesion and health and well-being of Saudi Youth. Report

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Engineering Projects and Crisis Management: A Descriptive Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Engineering Projects in Bahrain

2020 Second International Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Technology and Innovation in Building Designs This study aims to describe the actual impact of COVID19 on engineering and construction projects in Bahrain. The paper begins with a general overview of the impact of crises on projects. This is followed by a description of the protocols and procedures…

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COVID-19: Rapid Food Security and Agri-Food Sector Country Assessment for Jordan

FAO This FAO report studies the impact of the pandemic on the agricultural and food sectors in Jordan. It shows how government regulations have mitigated the negative effects of the pandemic on agriculture. Report

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