One Year of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa: The Fate of the ‘Best Performers’
Brookings This commentary reports on the MENA region’s response to COVID-19, the vaccine race, and upgrading the public health sector. Article
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Stock Market Liquidity, the Great Lockdown, and the COVID-19 Global Pandemic Nexus in MENA Countries
Review of Behavioral Finance The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on stock market liquidity, while taking into account the depth and tightness dimensions. Journal Article
Read MoreWorkers at Risk: Labour Rights in Jordan During COVID-19
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on workers in Jordan, many of whom already find themselves in vulnerable circumstances due to their migrant status, systemic labour exploitation and irresponsible conduct by employers. Report
Read MoreAssessing the Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Migrants and Displaced Populations in the MENA Region
International Organization for Migration This report assesses the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 on migrants and displaced persons in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Report
Read MoreSocioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 in MENA region and the Role of Islamic Finance
International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance This paper analyses the socio-economic impact of the noble Corona virus (COVID-19) on ‘Middle East and North Africa’ (MENA) region as well as the role and opportunities of Islamic finance post COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreCOVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region: An Urgent Call for Reliable, Disaggregated, and Openly Shared Data
BMJ Global Health This commentary reports on publicly available and disaggregated data that are critical to identify health needs and interpret the impact of the region’s competing crises of protracted wars, forced displacement and economic decline on already fragile health systems and poor resource availability. Journal Article
Read MoreSocioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 in MENA Region and the Role of Islamic Finance
International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance This paper analyses the socio-economic impact of the noble Corona virus (COVID-19) on ‘Middle East and North Africa’ (MENA) region as well as the role and opportunities of Islamic finance post COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreSocio-Political Struggles in Sudan and Algeria at Stake amid COVID-19 Crisis
Rowaq Arabi This article reports on a study that examines how authorities in Sudan and Algeria have exploited the pandemic for political gains. This study is based on a comparative theoretical framework, featuring semi-structured interviews and qualitative research. Article
Read MoreSocio-Economic and Political Impact of COVID-19 on the GCC States
Atlantic Council This report discusses the socio-economic and political implications of COVID-19 on the GCC States. Report
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Civil Wars in the Arab World: the Cases of Syria, Libya and Yemen
Asian Affairs The article provides five lenses through which to explain the impact of COVID-19 and civil wars in the Arab World. Journal Article
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