BMC Psychology This article identifies psychological distress among school students during the lockdown period based on a study carried out in the Gaza Strip in Palestine. Journal Article
Read MoreEnglish Academy Review Based on an analysis of episodes from the Egyptian satirical YouTube Show, “Al Daheeh,” this article highlights the different ways humor can impact people in times of crisis. Journal Article
Read MoreQatar Medical Journal This article assesses the prevalence of COVID-19 in Arab countries between February 2020 and February 2021 and compares these findings with other significantly affected countries. Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates recorded the most COVID-19 infections per million. Journal Article
Read MoreGendered Perspectives on International Development This article investigates the gendered impact of the pandemic on MENA countries and calls for a “new gender contract” in the region. Journal Article
Read MoreFrontiers in Public Health Based on data from Kuwait, this article studies the effectiveness of strict public health control measures in limiting COVID-19 transmission. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Monetary Fund This IMF official release summarizes the Executive Board’s consultations with the Algeria government. The document covers the impact of COVID-19 on the Algerian economy. Article
Read MoreGlobal Health This Global Health article outlines the various effects of the pandemic on the MENA region and assesses the responses of various states to the pandemic. It highlights the need for greater intra-regional cooperation in the MENA region on this issue. Journal Article
Read MoreEconomic Research Forum The paper argues that food security is associated with the strictness of pandemic measures. In part due to weak governance, corruption, and feeble health systems, food security in the MENA region remains tenuous in the wake of the pandemic. Working Paper
Read MoreArab News Arab News reports on the impact of COVID-19 on food security in the MENA region. Article
Read MoreBMC Public Health This article investigates the determinants of vaccine acceptance among Syrians. Journal Article
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