Economy

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Egyptian Women’s Psychological Empowerment and Work-Life Balance

Journal of Business Administration Research This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Egyptian Women Psychological Empowerment and Work-Life Balance. The study was conducted on 107 Egyptian working women in different sectors and located in the Greater Cairo region Journal Article

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Socioeconomic 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

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Coronavirus and Fragility: The Impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s Private Sector

World Bank This article details the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia’s private sector. 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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COVID-19: Rapid Food Security and Agri-Food Sector Country Assessment for Jordan

FAO This FAO report studies the impact of the pandemic on the agricultural and food sectors in Jordan. It shows how government regulations have mitigated the negative effects of the pandemic on agriculture. Report

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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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Socioeconomic 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

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Impact of COVID-19 on Egypt’s Dairy and Artichoke Value Chains: Qualitative Findings From Rapid Value Chain Assessments

International Food Policy Research Institute This paper reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the agriculture sector in Egypt. Journal Article

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