Economy

Corporate social responsibility budgeting and spending during COVID-19 in Credibility in Risk Communication: Oman’s Official Arabic COVID-19 Risk Communication and Its English Translation

Finance Research Letters This article showcases how COVID-19 is causing economic panic among people, governments, and businesses in Oman and therefore requiring greater corporate social responsibility (CSR). Journal Article

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The Socioeconomic Impacts and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Omicron Variant: The Case of Sudan

International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability This article assesses the socio-economic effects and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Omicron variant in Sudan. Journal Article

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Impact of Falling Remittances Amid COVID-19 on Yemen’s War-Torn Economy

International Food Policy Research Institute This article explores the impact of compounding crises in Yemen, including famine, conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic on flow of remittances. Article

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COVID-19 and Algeria’s Labor Movement

Project on Middle East Political Science This article discusses the effects of COVID-19 on labor mobilization in Algeria by displaying the challenges that COVID-19 restrictions have created. Working Paper

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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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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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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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Tunisia: Authorities Must Halt Implementation of Overly Restrictive Vaccine Pass

Amnesty International Amnesty International released a statement calling the new Tunisian decree-law that introduces the new vaccination passport “overly restrictive”. The statement discusses several ways the decree-law will worsen inequalities and promote injustices. Article

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Distributional Impacts of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region

World Bank This World Bank report examines the distributional effects of the pandemic and makes projections on how COVID-19 could affect poverty levels in the MENA region. Report

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Distributional Impacts of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region [Arabic]

World Bank This World Bank report examines the distributional effects of the pandemic and makes projections on how COVID-19 could affect poverty levels in the MENA region. Report

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