Economy

Shipping and Transportation Traffic of Medical and Non-Medical Goods Before and During COVID-19 in Oman

Procedia Computer Science This article investigates the changes in the shipping and transportation traffic of medical and non-medical goods during and before the start of COVID-19 pandemic in Oman. Journal Article

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A Feminist Economic Analysis of COVID-19 Impact on the Palestinian Economy

UN Women Palestine This report from the UN Women Palestine examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Palestinians from a feminist perspective. Report

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Some Socio-Economic Sectors in the United Arab Emirates

Open Journal of Social Sciences This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on multiple UAE governmental and non-governmental sectors such as the aviation sector, real estate market, tourism, and education. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Mutual Fund Performance in Saudi Arabia

Cogent Economics & Finance This article assesses the performance of actively managed Saudi Arabia mutual funds during the COVID-19 outbreak and investigates the potential impact of COVID-19 growth on the measured performance. Journal Article

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MSME Resilience in Morocco in the Face of COVID-19

Relief web This report analyzes the risks faced by Moroccan enterprises of micro, small and medium sizes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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Monitoring COVID-19 Impact on Households in Somali

World Bank The World Bank survey focuses on four key areas: knowledge of COVID-19 and preventive behaviors, access to basic needs, employment and income, and shocks. Article

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Egyptian Consumers Are Becoming More Digital as COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Transformation

PwC Middle East Survey results from Egypt showed that 72% of respondents had become “more digital’ over the span of the last 6 months, especially with mobile shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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Djibouti Shows Signs of Recovery but Challenges Remain

World Bank This World Bank blog-post builds on a WB Report titled “Navigating Through the Pandemic and Regional Tensions,” which provides an update on Djibouti’s recent economic developments and its macroeconomic outlook. Article

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Global Healthcare Transactions Series: Impact of COVID-19 Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions in UAE

Morgan Lewis This article shows how as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many uncertainties and challenges were created for investors and operators in the United Arab Emirates and 2020 saw many transactions in the healthcare sector either abandoned or put on hold. Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Household Welfare in The Comoros

World Bank This World Bank working paper shows the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the Comoros’s household welfare, poverty and labor market outcomes. Working Paper

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