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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Sudan — COVID-19 Socio-Economic Impact on Migrant, IDP, and Returnee Communities Pilot Study

International Organization for Migration This report serves to depict the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mobile populations in Sudan. Report

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Impact of COVID-19 on Livestock Exports From Somalia and the Horn of Africa

Enterprise Development & Microfinance This paper provides recommendations which could inform strategic planning, humanitarian aid, and resilience building for the livestock value chain in Somalia and the Horn of Africa in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Sociodemographic Variables and Illness Attitudes Toward COVID-19 in Kuwait

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science The present study aims to investigate whether there are any significant differences in illness attitudes (worry about illness, concern about pain, hypochondriacal beliefs, thanatophobia, and treatment experience) toward COVID-19 among Kuwaiti participants. Journal Article

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Responses to the Pandemic COVID-19 in Primary Health Care in Oman: Muscat Experience

Oman Medical Journal This is a descriptive study showing the trends of the confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and the undertaken responses to the evolving epidemiological scenario. Journal Article

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Analysis of Qatar’s Successful Public Health Policy in Dealing With the COVID-19 Pandemic

Infectious Diseases This article analyzes the public health policies implemented in Qatar to curb the spread of COVID-19, taking into consideration the roles of various departments including the Ministry of Public Health, primary and secondary health care services. Journal Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Preventive Services in Qatar

Journal of Public Health Research This retrospective analysis aims to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the preventive services provided in Qatar. Journal Article

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Tracking Economic Activity in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis Using Nighttime Lights: The Case of Morocco

Development Engineering This paper examines the potential for high frequency nighttime lights data to provide “near real-time” tracking of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in Morocco. Journal Article

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Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on the Moroccan Stock Market

Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics This article studies and analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Moroccan stock market and shows to what extent the containment decisions have negatively impacted its performance. Journal Article

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stroke Admissions in Qatar

BMJ Neurology Open This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stroke admissions to a tertiary care center in Qatar. Journal Article

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