Research Square This study uses surveillance data to better understand the distribution and determinants of COVID-19 in Sudan and to construct a threshold level beyond which a dramatic surge may occur. Working Paper
Read MorePwC 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
Read MoreMinority Rights Group This report analyzes social media discourse around COVID-19 vaccination in Algeria, including knowledge of, access to, and confidence in the vaccine among the population with a special emphasis on the Amazigh community. Report
Read MoreArab Media & Society This article reviews cultural relations trends during the COVID-19 crisis in the MENA region. Article
Read MoremedRxiv This working paper describes the close tracing approach and profiling of close contacts identified during the first delta wave. It highlights a need to adapt the quarantine measures to close contacts based on their profile, and to ensure easy access to free testing. Working Paper
Read MoreSKEyes Media This article navigates through the impact of false and misleading news during the pandemic in Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. Article
Read MoreSaudi Journal of Health Systems Research This article assesses Saudi Arabis’ experience with telemental health since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreArticle 19 This Article-19 legal analysis examines Sudan’s draft media laws, indicating that they failed to meet international freedom of expression standards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
Read MoreInternational Health This article investigates the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi Arabian citizens towards telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreSMEX SMEX discusses digital rights in the region in 2021 and highlights COVID-19- related challenges like the digitization of health documents and a digital vaccine passport. Article
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