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Degeneration and the demos in North Africa: towards a ‘critical’ study of democratisation?
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)This article frames the problematic explored in the Special Issue, namely, the Maghreb and North Africa's ‘crisis of democratization.' Across cases, the crisis is multi-layered, involving first, counter-revolution since ... -
Developing a Vibrant Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Qatar: A Sustainable Pathway Toward the Knowledge-Based Economy?
( Springer , 2023 , Book chapter)For countries that depend on nonrenewable resources such as oil and gas, economic diversification is vital to ensure sustainable and resilient economic development. In July 2008, the government of Qatar launched the long-term ... -
Developing Smart Cities: Regulatory and Policy Implications for the State of Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2021 , Article)Smart cities represent an emerging trend that may have policy and regulatory implications for telecoms regulators in many countries including Qatar. This paper draws on a review of interdisciplinary literature on regulatory ... -
Direct and inferred influences of the Silk Roads on the " golden age " of the Abbasid Caliphate
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2018 , Article)This article sheds light on the east-west international relations of the first century of the Abbasid Caliphate. It describes discernable Chinese influences on the onset and maintenance of a golden age of Islamic government ... -
Discoursing ‘democratic knowledge’ & knowledge production in North Africa
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Other)North Africa (interchangeably used with the term ‘Maghrib’) has historically featured as a contributor to Euro-Med cultures and civilisations. Mesopotamia, Egypt and Phoenicia all at one point in time or another mediated ... -
Disentangling the SDGs agenda in the GCC region: Priority targets and core areas for environmental action
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a key international outcome for guiding development efforts of nation states. However, SDG targets cover vast areas of action, and they are difficult to break down ... -
Economic assessment of the development of CO2 direct reduction technologies in long-term climate strategies of the Gulf countries
( Springer , 2021 , Article)This paper proposes an assessment of long-term climate strategies for oil- and gas-producing countries—in particular, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states—as regards the Paris Agreement goal of limiting the ... -
Editorial: COVID-19 pandemic, food behaviour and consumption patterns
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Other)With already 600 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over 6 million recorded deaths, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), detected in Wuhan (China) in late 2019, is nowadays one of the most pressing global challenges ... -
Editorial: Obesity and sustainability
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Other)The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high globally, both among adults and children. Moreover, the prevalence of obesity exceeds that of underweight, which implies an increased risk of the non-communicable diseases ... -
Effect of availability and COVID-19 vaccination on food shopping and consumption behaviors among Jordan universities students
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic influenced the lives of university students all across the globe. Indeed, the pandemic has impacted many aspects of their daily routine, changing their social and health habits and food-related ... -
Effect of foreign direct investment on domestic enterprises in the gulf countries
( The Institute for Business and Finance Research (IBFR) , 2017 , Article)This study examines the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on privately owned domestic firms in the Gulf oil producing countries. It provides its analysis through an examination of the role of FDI in sustainable ... -
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on household food waste behaviour in Iran
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This research aims to determine the influence of COVID-19 on consumer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to food waste in Iran. From April 24 to May 24, 2020, an online survey was conducted in Iran with a standard ... -
Egyptians in revolt: The political economy of labor and student mobilizations 1919-2011
( Taylor and Francis , 2016 , Book)Egyptians in Revolt investigates the political economy of the Egyptian labor and student movements. Using elements of social movement theory within a broad political economy framework, it assesses labor and student ... -
Empirical analysis of the cross-cultural information searching and travel behavior of business travelers: A case study of MICE travelers to Qatar in the Middle East
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Very few tourism geographers have investigated the way meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) travelers search for information and their travel behavior based on cultural background and country of origin. ... -
Energy transition in Saudi Arabia: Giant leap or necessary adjustment for a large carbon economy?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Conference Paper)Since 2016 and guided by the National Vision 2030, the energy transition in Saudi Arabia has gained significant momentum. There have been important energy subsidy reforms and dynamic developments in the renewable energy ... -
Entrepreneurship, ICT and innovation: State of qatar transformation to a knowledge-based economy
( Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2019 , Book chapter)Oil and natural gas revenues still form the main part of national income and government revenues in Qatar. However, since, 1995, Qatar's economy is undergoing a critical transformation, shifting from a high dependence on ... -
EU Powerlessness : Conflicting Perceptions in Response to the War on Gaza
( the North European Academy for Sciences and Scientific Research , 2022 , Article)This article aimed to scrutinize the EU’s cause of powerlessness in dealing with the confrontation, which erupted between the Israeli occupation and Gaza strip in May 2021. Due to the fact that the EU was one of the least ... -
Exploring Household Food Dynamics During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)Alongside the dramatic impact on health systems, eating, shopping, and other food-related habits may have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This paper analyses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food shopping ... -
Fixing the Kingdom: Political Evolution and Socio-Economic Challenges in Bahrain
( Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar , 2008 , Article)Bahrain has entered into a more ‘progressive’ phase of its history under King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Various parliamentary and legislative restructuring, in addition to discernable changes within civil society, have ... -
Food attitudes and consumer behavior towards food in conflict-affected zones during the COVID-19 pandemic: case of the Palestinian territories
( Emerald Publishing , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Global lockdowns and restrictions linked to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have affected food environments and consumption patterns. Conflict-affected countries are disproportionately affected ...