Bahrain

Long-Term Statistical Assessment of Meteorological Indicators and COVID-19 Outbreak in Hot and Arid Climate, Bahrain

Environmental Science and Pollution Research This study is aimed at assessing the association between the meteorological indicators such as air temperature (°C), relative humidity (%), wind speed (w/s), solar radiation, and PM2.5 with the COVID-19 infected cases in the hot, arid climate of Bahrain. Journal Article

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The Impact of the Precautionary Measures Taken in the Kingdom of Bahrain to Contain the Outbreak of COVID-19

Arab journal of Basic and Applied Sciences This study purposes to investigate the effect of precautionary and preventive measures in limiting the spread of coronavirus in Bahrain. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Environment in Bahrain

UNDP This paper explores the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain using qualitative data garnered from interviews with 14 experts on the Bahraini environment working in government, the academic sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector. It also presents policy recommendations in light of these…

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Bahraini Authorities Flouting Prisoners’ Rights to Health Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases at Jaw Prison

Amnesty International This press release reports on a major COVID-19 outbreak at Jaw prison in recent weeks as a stark illustration of Bahraini authorities’ failure to respect minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners and to ensure prisoners’ rights to health. Article

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Quarantining Arriving Travelers in the Era of COVID-19: Balancing the Risk and Benefits – A Learning Experience From Bahrain

Tropical Diseases This commentary reports on COVID-19 being a major obstacle for any traveler and how the quarantine period could lead to significant improvement in people’s quality of life and any country’s economy. Article

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GCC News Roundup: Gulf States Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns, Saudi Arabia Faces Financial Woes (December 1-31)

Brookings Institute This article reports on the Gulf states’ plans to battle COVID-19 and implement vaccination campaigns. Article

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Engineering Projects and Crisis Management: A Descriptive Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Engineering Projects in Bahrain

2020 Second International Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Technology and Innovation in Building Designs This study aims to describe the actual impact of COVID19 on engineering and construction projects in Bahrain. The paper begins with a general overview of the impact of crises on projects. This is followed by a description of the protocols and procedures…

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Going Green During COVID-19: Examining the Links Between Green HRM, Green Supply Chain, and Firm Performance in the Food Industry of Bahrain – The Moderating Role of Lockdown Due to COVID

Growing Science This study examines the role of green Human Resources Management (HRM) in the green supply chain (SC) and firm performance. Journal Article

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The Effect of COVID-19 on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Practices: Reflections From the Kingdom of Bahrain

Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues This paper studies the effect of the ongoing global pandemic, COVID-19, on the CSR practices of Bahraini firms. Journal Article

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Media Dependency during COVID-19 Pandemic and Trust in Government: The Case of Bahrain

International Journal of Management This article examines the impact of traditional and new media dependency on trust in government in the context of Bahrain. Journal Article

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