Economy

An Overview of Food Insecurity during the Global COVID-19 Outbreak: Transformative Change and Priorities for the Middle East

Agriculture & Food Security This article studies the impact of COVID-19 on food security and identifies the more affected dimensions, including availability, access, utilization, and stability during the pandemic in MENA countries. Journal Article

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The Psychological Impact and Suicidal Behaviour in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Four Case Reports From Oman

Cureus This article reports four cases of suicidal attempts during the COVID-19 outbreak in Oman due to the lockdown and related financial difficulties. Journal Article

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A Crisis Amidst Many Others: COVID-19 Response Satisfaction during the Economic Collapse and Post-Beirut Port Explosion in Lebanon

Journal of Public Health and Development This article assesses the satisfaction of ‎the Lebanese population with the government’s response to the pandemic and evaluates the public ‎perception of the economic crisis and the Beirut port blast’s impact on the COVID-19 situation. Journal Article

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Resilience and Adaptation in Moroccan Agriculture during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives from Farmers

E3S Web of Conferences This article explores the perceptions of smallholder farmers in Morocco regarding the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural systems and the adoption of agroecological practices during the lockdown. Journal Article

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Adolescent Social Outcomes Declined During COVID-19: Evidence From Bangladesh, Jordan, And Ethiopia

Health Affairs This article explores changes in adolescent outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among vulnerable adolescents, focusing on education, economic participation, early marriage, self-reported health, and food security. Journal Article

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The Effect of COVID-19 on the Gender Employment Gap in Egyptian Manufacturing

World Bank This working paper examines the evolution of the gender employment gap post-COVID-19 in the Egyptian manufacturing sector, using a unique firm-level data set. Working Paper

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Cost of In-Patient Management of COVID-19 Patients in a General Hospital in Kuwait

BMC Health Services Research This article aims to determine the total cost of managing COVID-19 in-patients in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Islamic vs. Conventional Banking: What about the Efficiency during Coronavirus?

Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research This article measures the efficiency of Islamic banks in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Yemen, and Tunisia through a comparative study with their conventional counterparts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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COVID-19 and the Construction Sector: Impacts and an Agenda for Post-Pandemic Policy in the Context of Kuwait

Journal of Engineering Research This article offers a pivotal analysis of COVID-19’s disruptive impact on Kuwait’s construction projects, enriched with comparative global insights to bolster industry adaptability and recovery strategies. Journal Article

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Spillovers between Cryptocurrencies, Gold and Stock Markets: Implication for Hedging Strategies and Portfolio Diversification under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science This article from Tunisia aims to examine both return and volatility spillover between US/Chinese stock markets before and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Journal Article

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