A Panel Cointegration Analysis of the Impact of Tourism on Economic Growth: Evidence from the Middle East Region

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Salman Saleh ◽  
A. George Assaf ◽  
Ranjith Ihalanayake ◽  
Sidney Lung
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Panel Cointegration ◽  
Cointegration Analysis ◽  
East Region ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Middle East Region

The Application of Uncitral Model Law Principles in the Middle East Region

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abu Sadah ◽  
Simon Norton
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Enforcement Effort ◽  
East Region ◽  
Model Law ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Middle East Region

AbstractThis article presents an empirical analysis of the impact of the enforcement of substantive UNCITRAL Model Law principles in the Middle East region. Despite the main differences in the schools of thought and jurisdictions in the Middle East, the major conclusion is that UNCITRAL principles are applicable. As compared with data taken from legislations and case law after adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law, in an extension of the analysis, findings show a marginally significant change and deviations from the basic principles of the Model Law in these countries. Analysis of the implications of these changes from the perspective of the role played by the Model Law, shows that there was significant theoretical and practical negative impact upon the overall objectives of the law enforcement effort.

scholarly journals Arab Saudi dan Iran: Kontestasi Ideologi dan Dampaknya di Kawasan Timur Tengah Pasca The Arab Spring

POLITEA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Ihsan Hamid ◽  
Ozi Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Arab Spring ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
East Region ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Arab Spring ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Middle East Region

<p class="06IsiAbstrak">Saudi Arabia and Iran: Ideological Contest and Its Impact in the Middle East Region after The Arab Spring. Tensions surround the Middle East region, especially between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Sunni-Shia ideological factor contributed to the conflict in the region and also attracted these two countries. This research will answer the question how is the form of contestation of Sunni-Shia ideology represented by Saudi Arabia with Iran in the Middle East? What are the factors and impacts of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran on countries in the region after the Arab Spring? The historical approach (historical analysis) was chosen to explain the two research questions above, using qualitative methods. Saudi Arabia and Iran represent both a Sunni-Shia ideological contestation, both of which try to support each other's ruling government, as well as conflicting oppositions based on ideological backgrounds. This support is carried out in the form of military assistance, weapons, or direct involvement which is marked by various statements that appear in the media. The disharmony of Saudi Arabia and Iran is driven by several factors, namely first, the Sunni-Shia ideological struggle between the two. Second, the claim to be the holder of the Islamic religion in each version. And third, oil. While the impact of this is political instability in the Middle East region after the Arab Spring, to the "cold war" involving Saudi Arabia and Iran.             </p><p class="05Abstrak">.</p>

scholarly journals Role of Social Media in Diabetes Management in the Middle East Region: Systematic Review (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turki Alanzi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
East Region ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Social Networking Tools ◽  
Middle East Region

BACKGROUND Diabetes is a major health care burden in the Middle East region. Social networking tools can contribute to the management of diabetes with improved educational and care outcomes using these popular tools in the region. OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to evaluate the impact of social networking interventions on the improvement of diabetes management and health outcomes in patients with diabetes in the Middle East. METHODS Peer-reviewed articles from PubMed (1990-2017) and Google Scholar (1990-2017) were identified using various combinations of predefined terms and search criteria. The main inclusion criterion consisted of the use of social networking apps on mobile phones as the primary intervention. Outcomes were grouped according to study design, type of diabetes, category of technological intervention, location, and sample size. RESULTS This review included 5 articles evaluating the use of social media tools in the management of diabetes in the Middle East. In most studies, the acceptance rate for the use of social networking to optimize the management of diabetes was relatively high. Diabetes-specific management tools such as the Saudi Arabia Networking for Aiding Diabetes and Diabetes Intelligent Management System for Iraq systems helped collect patient information and lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The reviewed studies demonstrated the potential of social networking tools being adopted in regions in the Middle East to improve the management of diabetes. Future studies consisting of larger sample sizes spanning multiple regions would provide further insight into the use of social media for improving patient outcomes.

scholarly journals MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: CURRENT DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND SECURITY ISSUES

2021 ◽  
pp. 136-147
Author(s):  
Iryna Ivashchuk ◽  
Andriy Zastavny
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Study Region ◽  
East Region ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Middle East Region

The subject of the study is the economic development and security space of the Middle East. The aim of the article is to identify the peculiarities of the development of the Middle East in the global economy and to identify conflict issues that destabilize the region and deepen instability. Methodology (method). To achieve the goal and solve the outlined tasks in the research process used general and special methods: historical-logical, analysis and synthesis, generalization and quantitative comparison, visual (tabular and graphical) (to visualize the results of the study). Results. The importance of development and stability of the Middle East region for the global economy is substantiated. The structural structure of the Middle East region is determined and the historical preconditions of its formation are detailed. The tendencies to geopolitical transformation of the region are confirmed. The main challenges for development and stability in the Middle East have been identified, including local conflicts, the growth of terrorist acts, and ethnic problems. Emphasis is placed on the Kurdish issue, which periodically becomes acute and unresolved. Local conflicts that destabilize the region, as almost all countries have sufficient resources to confront, are analyzed. It is confirmed that the countries of the region are increasing their military potential to ensure their interests. The countries of the Middle East are identified by the level of human development. It is confirmed that the conflict areas of the region are negative for human development in the countries, and the progress made is slowing down. It is established that the world economy also depends on changes in the economic and political situation in the region, due to trade wars between countries, the application of sanctions. As an example, the restrictions on US foreign trade policy against Iran and the practice of sanctions are considered. The growing role of the countries of the study region in the global economy, which is determined by the presence of deposits of natural resources, in particular, oil, has been confirmed. The regional distribution of world oil reserves and its production is analyzed. The impact of OPEC's daily oil production restrictions on the COVID-19 pandemic on the Gulf economy has been elucidated. Measures to be taken by Middle Eastern countries to support economic development and security policy in the region are proposed.

Determinants of Web-based disclosure in the Middle East

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 464-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henda Abdi ◽  
Henda Kacem ◽  
Mohamed Ali Brahim Omri
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Audit Firm ◽  
East Region ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Middle East Region

Purpose This paper aims to examine the factors influencing the extent of information disclosed on the companies’ websites in the Middle East region. Design/methodology/approach This study uses multiple regression models to examine the impact of some companies’ characteristics (company size, leverage, profitability, size of the audit firm, ownership concentration) on the extent of online disclosure. The study was conducted on 170 listed companies in seven countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Turkey). The website content was analyzed during the period from September 2015 to December 2015. Findings The results reveal that the most important factors influencing the level of Web-based disclosure are company size, leverage and the size of the audit firm. Practical implications The results of the study will help regulators to formulate policies about Web-based disclosure as they offer insights into the characteristics of those companies which do and do not meet investors’ demands for online information. Thereby, the regulators might expect that the Middle East companies engage in the online reporting to be larger, have higher debt levels and audited by a big-four audit firm. Originality/value This study, added to the existing literature by analyzing seven countries in the Middle East region, allows having a clearer idea on the online disclosure in this region as a whole, which has not been examined before. In this paper, to assess the information’s disclosure on the website, the study has been interested in all of the information presented on the websites: financial and non-financial information.

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