Oman Says May Struggle to Grow Oil Reserves and Production
S&P Global This article details a long-term slowdown in oil production in Oman, with limited future growth in reserves post-COVID-19. Article
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UNFPA Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Human Operations in the Arab Region
UNFPA This report focuses on sexual reproductive health and gender-based violence and provides an overview of some of the best practices and lessons learned from countries in humanitarian settings in the Arab States region that have adapted their programs to COVID-19. Report
Read MoreCountry Assessment: Tunisia
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development This report summarizes the highlights of the COVID-19 situation in Tunisia, its macroeconomic implications, and policy response. Report
Read MoreSmart Retailing in COVID-19 World: Insights from Egypt
European Journal of Marketing and Economics This article explores the retailers’ perceptions towards the adoption of smart retail technologies in the Egyptian retailing context to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreWar and COVID-19 in Yemen
Human Rights Watch This article reports on the human rights situation of Yemenis amid the war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
Read MoreGovernment and Institution Measures in Response to COVID-19
KPMG This article summarizes employment-related measures and economic stimulus measures as a recovery plan during the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco. Article
Read MoreKnowledge, Attitudes, Anxiety, and Preventive Behaviours towards COVID-19 Among Health Care Providers in Yemen: an Online Cross-sectional Survey
BMC Public Health This article explores the knowledge, attitude, anxiety, and preventive behaviors among Yemeni healthcare practitioners towards COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreYemen’s Accelerating Economic Woes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Center for Strategic Studies This report presents policy recommendations for the UN and the GCC to address this situation in light of the ongoing political, security, and public health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
Read MoreQatar’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Heart Views This article examines Qatar’s response to the increasing demand for hospital services, the high spread of COVID-19, and the low mortality rate. Journal Article
Read MoreThe Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Professionals in Sudan 2020
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences This article aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline medical staff in Khartoum state, Sudan, between January and March 2020. Journal Article
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