Economy

Estimated Cost of Treating Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Saudi Arabia

Nature Scientific Reports This article measures the direct medical cost of treating COVID-19 patients at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Exploring the Challenges for Medical Tourism in the United Arab Emirates during the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Stakeholder Perspective

Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes This article explores medical tourism development challenges in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pre- and during COVID-19. Journal Article

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The Effect of COVID-19 on the Airline Sector in Algeria

Social and Human Sciences Review – Batna 1 University This article aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its mandated restrictions on the airline sector in Algeria. Working Paper

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Impacts in Arab Countries: Challenges and Policies

Research in Globalization This article studies the impact of COVID-19 on the economy of Arab countries and more particularly on financial markets in terms of financial fragility as well as commercial services and the monetary and banking sector in terms of worsening poverty. Journal Article

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Cost of In-patient Management of COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Kuwait

medRxiv This working paper aims to determine the total cost of COVID-19 in-patient management in Kuwait by utilizing patients’ records to obtain socio-demographic information and data on patients’ length of stay and discharge status. Working Paper

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Growth in Jordan: Evidence from a Panel Cointegration Methodology

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on determinants of economic growth in Jordan such as gross fixed capital formation, labor force, trade openness, economic freedom, and overall governance. Journal Article

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The Impact of Financial Performance on Firm’s Value During COVID-19 Pandemic for Companies Listed in the Palestine Exchange (2019–2020)

An-Najah University Staff Journal This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between the financial performance of companies listed in the Palestine Exchange (19-20) in return to assets, equity, and company value. Journal Article

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Sex Disparities in Food Consumption Patterns, Dietary Diversity and Determinants of Self-Reported Body Weight Changes Before and Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in 10 Arab Countries

Frontiers in Public Health This article assesses the gender-based differentials in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and the determinants favoring weight change before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic among Arab men and women from 10 Arab countries. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market in Sudan

Economic Research Forum This article draws on survey evidence of how Sudan’s labor market has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for policies to respond to the economic damage to households and firms. Working Paper

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Bahrain

Derasat This article focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bahraini Women and reports the findings of an online survey in which approximately 350 Bahraini women participated and a focus group session that examined women’s experience with remote work during the pandemic. Article

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