Economy

COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Impacts in Arab Countries: Challenges and Policies

Research in Globalization This article studies the impact of COVID-19 on the economy of Arab countries and more particularly on financial markets in terms of financial fragility as well as commercial services and the monetary and banking sector in terms of worsening poverty. Journal Article

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Cost of In-patient Management of COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Kuwait

medRxiv This working paper aims to determine the total cost of COVID-19 in-patient management in Kuwait by utilizing patients’ records to obtain socio-demographic information and data on patients’ length of stay and discharge status. Working Paper

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Growth in Jordan: Evidence from a Panel Cointegration Methodology

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on determinants of economic growth in Jordan such as gross fixed capital formation, labor force, trade openness, economic freedom, and overall governance. Journal Article

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The Impact of Financial Performance on Firm’s Value During COVID-19 Pandemic for Companies Listed in the Palestine Exchange (2019–2020)

An-Najah University Staff Journal This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between the financial performance of companies listed in the Palestine Exchange (19-20) in return to assets, equity, and company value. Journal Article

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Sex Disparities in Food Consumption Patterns, Dietary Diversity and Determinants of Self-Reported Body Weight Changes Before and Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in 10 Arab Countries

Frontiers in Public Health This article assesses the gender-based differentials in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and the determinants favoring weight change before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic among Arab men and women from 10 Arab countries. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market in Sudan

Economic Research Forum This article draws on survey evidence of how Sudan’s labor market has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for policies to respond to the economic damage to households and firms. Working Paper

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain

Derasat This article focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bahraini Women and reports the findings of an online survey in which approximately 350 Bahraini women participated and a focus group session that examined women’s experience with remote work during the pandemic. Article

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Health Economic Burden of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to provide real-world data on the health economic burden of COVID-19 on the Saudi health sector and to assess the direct medical costs associated with the management of COVID-19 in the Kingdom. Journal Article

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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Health Care Workers in Tunisia

Research Square This working paper aims to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tunisia’s health care workers’ work, psychological outcomes, and return to work indicators. Working Paper

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Development of a Prediction Model for the Management of Noncommunicable Diseases Among Older Syrian Refugees Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon

Journal of the American Medical Association This article investigates the predictors and barriers to managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) for older Syrian refugees in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic. It lists predictors including age, no cash assistance, household water and food insecurity, and having multiple chronic diseases. Journal Article

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