United Arab Emirates

Comparative Study of Total Antibody Titer Against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein between Male and Female COVID-19 Patients of Different Age Groups in UAE

American Journal of Clinical Pathology This article aims to examine the associations with age, gender, and clinical parameters of total antibody responses against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 after infection in the UAE population. Journal Article

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Islamic vs. Conventional Banking: What about the Efficiency during Coronavirus?

Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research This article measures the efficiency of Islamic banks in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Yemen, and Tunisia through a comparative study with their conventional counterparts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Genetic Determinants of Severe COVID-19 in Young Asian and Middle Eastern Patients: A Case Series

Nature Scientific Reports This article determines the burden of rare host genetic variants in an otherwise healthy and young patient population recruited in the United Arab Emirates and assesses whether they are associated with clinical outcomes of COVID-19. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Health and Well-Being in the United Arab Emirates

Frontiers in Psychology This article aims to identify changes to exercise and general physical activity habits, changes to the consumption of various foods, and potential weight gain, as well as any differences in smoking habits among individuals in the UAE during the COVID-19 quarantine. Journal Article

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Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Middle Eastern Population

Frontiers in Immunology This article summarizes common to rare side effects of administrated COVID-19 vaccines in a cohort from KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Egypt. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Pandemic and the Labour Migrants in the Gulf Cooporation Council (GCC) Region

The Gender Hub This article analyzes the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gulf countries’ economies and migrant populations, with a particular focus on Sri Lankan labor migrants. Article

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Impact of Institutional Performance and Integrity on Public Trust during COVID-19: A Retrospective Examination in the Arabic Context

Public Integrity This article examines trust in public sector institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacting factors by analyzing a survey administered to a convenience sample of 1,372 local and expatriate residents in the United Arab Emirates during 2022–2023. Journal Article

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Attitudes and Practices Toward COVID‐19 Precautionary Measures: A Comparative Study of Health Professionals and Public

Brain and Behavior This article aims to study the attitudes toward COVID-19 social measures among laypersons and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates. Journal Article

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Seasonal Prevalence of Respiratory Pathogens Among Children in the United Arab Emirates: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in the Pre-COVID-19 Era

Cureus This article aims to determine trends in seasonal viral prevalence in order to monitor disease activity and optimize the timing of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prophylaxis among high-risk infants in the UAE prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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HLA Class I Associations with the Severity of COVID-19 Disease in the United Arab Emirates

PLOS One This article examines the effect of HLA class I alleles on the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection in 92 patients with COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates. Journal Article

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