Month: December 2021

A Laboratory-Based Study of COVID-19 in Casablanca, Morocco

Journal of Public Health in Africa This article examines the contribution of laboratory diagnosis to the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the diagnosis of COVID-19. Journal Article

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Effects of Stay-at-Home (Curfew) as a Result of COVID-19 Pandemic on Obesity, Depression and Physical Activity in People Living in Jordan

Nutritional Medicine and Diet Care This article analyzes the effects of stay-at-home measures in Jordan on obesity, depression, and physical activities. Journal Article

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Between Conflicts, Politics, and COVID-19: Challenges for Arab Journalists

The Arab Center-DC The Arab Center-Washington DC sheds light on limitations on the freedom of the press in the wake of COVID-19. Article

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Royal Jordanian Airlines Asks for A $282 Million COVID Bailout

Simple Flying Royal Jordanian Airlines is seeking government aid after having been hit hard by travel restrictions in the wake of the pandemic. Article

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Mapping COVID-19 Governance in Lebanon: Territories of Sectarianism and Solidarity

Middle East Law and Governance This article argues that the governance of the pandemic in Lebanon reveals tensions between powerful political parties, weakened public agencies, as well as multiple solidarity groups with diverging aspirations. The article demonstrates that the Covid-19 response in Lebanon operates through ongoing negotiations over the national territory in which timid yet…

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Capital Regulation and Market Competition in the MENA Region: Policy Implications for Banking Sector Stability During COVID-19 Pandemic

Global Business Review This article investigates the impact of capital requirements and market competition on the stability of financial institutions in the MENA region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Effectiveness of an Online Positive Psychology Intervention among Tunisian Healthcare Students on Mental Health and Study Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being This article assesses the effectiveness of an eight-week internet-based positive psychology intervention for healthcare students in Tunisia. Journal Article

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Air Pollution Back to Pre-COVID-19 Levels in the MENA Region

GreenPeace This Greenpeace report examines air pollution in the MENA region during the pandemic. It indicates levels of pollutants are once again rising to pre-pandemic levels. Article

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MENA Economic Outlook 2022: Strengthening Regional Growth Faces Noticeable Global Headwinds

IHS Market This IHS Market report projects an uptick in MENA economies between 2022 and 2023 based on expected increases in energy revenues and vaccination rates. It also touches upon monetary policies and predicted inflation across the region. Working Paper

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Saudi Arabia Experience in Implementing Telemental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic

Saudi Journal of Health Systems Research This article assesses Saudi Arabis’ experience with telemental health since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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