MENA REGION

Competition, Capital Growth, and Risk-Taking in Emerging Markets: Policy Implications for Banking Sector Stability During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 24, 2021 MENA REGION

PLOS One This paper investigates how banking competition and capital level impact the risk-taking behavior of banking institutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The topic is perceived to be of significant importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers use data for more than 225 banks in 18 countries in the MENA region…

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The Socioeconomic Consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa

June 14, 2021 MENA REGION

Bruegel This article reports on the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Journal Article

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The Impact of Armed Conflict on the Epidemiological Situation of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Libya, Syria, and Yemen

June 11, 2021 Libya, MENA REGION, Syria, Yemen

Frontiers Public Health This study aims to determine the impacts and influence of armed conflicts on the epidemiology of Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) within these war-torn countries and outline the needed strategies to combat the spread of the pandemic and its upcoming consequences. Journal Article

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People’s Attitude Toward COVID-19 Vaccine, Acceptance, and Social Trust Among African and Middle Eastern Countries

May 19, 2021 MENA REGION

Health Promotion Perspectives This study aimed to gauge intent to be vaccinated against COVID-19 among ordinary people and to identify attitudes towards vaccines and barriers for vaccine acceptance. Journal Article

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Digital Transformation and COVID-19 in MENA: Turning Challenge Into Opportunity

May 10, 2021 MENA REGION

Wilson Center This article reports on the pandemic’s economic setbacks and opportunities in digital transformation in the MENA region Article

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Health, Economic, and Social Lifestyle: A Rapid Assessment of COVID-19 – Evidence From MENA Countries

April 16, 2021 MENA REGION

PSU Research Review This paper aims to consider an attempt for a real-time evaluation of the colossal impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on health, economic and social sectors in MENA nations. Journal Article

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MENA: COVID-19 Amplified Inequalities and Was Used to Further Ramp Up Repression

April 7, 2021 MENA REGION

Amnesty International The report highlights how the response to the global pandemic has been further undermined by leaders in MENA and across the world who have ruthlessly exploited the crisis to continue their attacks on human rights. Report

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Defiant Worship: Religious Liberty Talk and Rights in COVID-19 Pandemic Times

March 31, 2021 MENA REGION

Journal of Church & State This assesses religious liberty claims during the COVID-19 pandemic times and draws on interactive social media content collected from Facebook and Twitter during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to examine responses to the public health measures that restricted indoor forms of religious assembly. Journal Article

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Influence of COVID-19 on Lifestyle Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Survey of 5,896 Individuals

March 30, 2021 MENA REGION

Journal of Translational Medicine This survey included a questionnaire consisting of self-reported information on lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, eating habits, smoking, watching television, social media use and sleep before and during the pandemic. Logistic regression was performed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on lifestyle behaviors. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Quality of Life: Is There Any Effect? A Cross-Sectional Study of the MENA Region

March 25, 2021 MENA REGION

Plos One This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the mental health and quality of life among residents of the MENA region. Journal Article

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