Economy

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Utilization of Healthcare Services and Spending Patterns in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare This article aims to estimate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on health services utilization and spending patterns in Dubai, the UAE. Journal Article

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Implications of Labour Market Disruptions on Subjective Wellbeing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in MENA Countries

Heliyon This article studies the effects of COVID-19-induced labor market outcomes on workers’ subjective well-being in Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, and Egypt using the Combined COVID-19 MENA Monitor Household Survey. Journal Article

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Digital Food Behaviours, Motivations, and Delivery Application Usage Among Saudis during COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study

Heliyon This article explores food delivery application usage, motivations, perceptions, and food behaviors in the unique cultural context of Saudi Arabia at the intersection of two epidemics, COVID-19 and obesity. Journal Article

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How was the SME’s Performance in Oman during COVID-19?

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues This article examines the performance and the challenges faced by SMEs (small and medium enterprises) in Oman during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region

Foods This article presents a systematic review examining the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural and food systems in NENA countries. Journal Article

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Risk and Performance of Islamic and Conventional Banks under COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from MENA region

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research This article conducts a comparative analysis between Islamic and conventional banks in terms of whether Islamic banks were more or less resilient/risky than conventional counterparts to the COVID-19 pandemic shock. Journal Article

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Have the Extraordinary Circumstances of the COVID-19 Outbreak and the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict Impacted the Efficiency of Cryptocurrencies?

Financial Innovation This article explores whether the COVID-19 outbreak and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict have impacted the efficiency of cryptocurrencies by utilizing the Cramér-von Mises test. Journal Article

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An Overview of Food Insecurity during the Global COVID-19 Outbreak: Transformative Change and Priorities for the Middle East

Agriculture & Food Security This article studies the impact of COVID-19 on food security and identifies the more affected dimensions, including availability, access, utilization, and stability during the pandemic in MENA countries. Journal Article

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The Psychological Impact and Suicidal Behaviour in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Four Case Reports From Oman

Cureus This article reports four cases of suicidal attempts during the COVID-19 outbreak in Oman due to the lockdown and related financial difficulties. Journal Article

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A Crisis Amidst Many Others: COVID-19 Response Satisfaction during the Economic Collapse and Post-Beirut Port Explosion in Lebanon

Journal of Public Health and Development This article assesses the satisfaction of ‎the Lebanese population with the government’s response to the pandemic and evaluates the public ‎perception of the economic crisis and the Beirut port blast’s impact on the COVID-19 situation. Journal Article

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