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Food waste in the countries of the gulf cooperation council: A systematic review
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Food waste (FW) is a critical challenge in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This paper analyzes research dealing with food waste in the GCC countries (viz. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). ...
Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region
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MDPI
, 2024 , Article Review)
The COVID-19 pandemic affected agri-food systems worldwide. However, while the impacts differed from one country/region to another, the scholarly literature seems to focus on developed countries in the Global North. ...
Editorial: COVID-19 pandemic, food behaviour and consumption patterns
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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 ...
Agri-food markets in Qatar: Drivers, trends, and policy responses
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Agri-food markets are vital in achieving food security, especially for resource-poor, food-importing countries such as Qatar. The paper provides an overview of the evolution of agri-food markets in Qatar and explores the ...
Cultivating Change: Perceptions and Attitudes of Agricultural Experts towards the Sustainable Development Goals
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
The agricultural sector is crucial to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since it ensures food security, protects natural resources, and promotes rural livelihoods. However, the success of sustainable ...
A Study on Lebanon’s Competitive Knowledge-Based Economy, Relative Strengths, and Shortcomings
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Lebanon faces several social, political, and economic challenges delaying the efforts to develop a sustainable economy and inclusive society. The advancement of the knowledge economy is critical to the future economic ...
Sensorial analysis of factors influencing consumers' perceptions toward the consumption of edible flowers in Iran
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Global consumers want more from their food, and adding edible flowers may improve the appearance of certain dishes. In Iran, some flowers, such as roses and saffron, have been utilized for over 3000 years. However, consuming ...
Impact of covid-19 on food behavior and consumption in qatar
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
The government of Qatar took strong containment measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with restrictions on daily living such as social distancing and the closing of businesses and schools. While these measures are ...
Exploring Household Food Dynamics During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco
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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 ...
Developing a Vibrant Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Qatar: A Sustainable Pathway Toward the Knowledge-Based Economy?
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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 ...