Atalayar This article reports the news that Qatar Petroleum, the world’s largest producer of liquefied gas, has decided to eliminate at least 800 jobs due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Article
Read MoreNatural Resource Governance Institute This report summarizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Lebanese economy at large and on the gas and energy sectors specifically. Report
Read MoreIraq-business news This article reports on the global crash in oil prices and its impact on crisis-stricken Iraq, recently hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. Article
Read MoreThe Rand Corporation This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economies in the Middle East that may be particularly affected by the fall in oil prices. It also explains what that impact means for the United States as it tries to maintain its influence in the region. Article
Read MoreSSRN This working paper studies the cases of Egypt and Australia to draw lessons about the relationship between climate and the spread of germs and viruses in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Working Paper
Read MoreReuters This article reports on the measures taken by Kuwait to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy amid low oil prices. Article
Read MoreArab News This article reports on the set of measures taken by Oman to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sharp decline in global oil prices. Article
Read MoreEconomic Research Forum This article explains the negative impact of COVID-19 in the MENA region with regard to infections and effects on oil prices, value chains, and tourism. Article
Read MoreCentre for Economic Policy Research This report examines the channels through which COVID-19 may affect the Middle East and North Africa, including oil prices, value chains, and tourism and travel. Report
Read MoreOperations and Supply Chain Management This article discusses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in Egypt. Working Paper
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