Purpose - This study investigates how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected the stock markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in comparison to Europe and explores the varying responses of GCC markets. Design/methodology/approach - Using an event study framework, the impact of...

The impact of political stability and economic growth on foreign direct investment (FDI) is analysed using a quantitative regression approach in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).The study used panel data covering the period 1995-2020, involving six GCC countries, and applied...

This study examines the determinants of the capital structure at family-owned businesses in the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), focusing on internal company characteristics and their impact on leverage decisions. It analyzes panel data on 99 family-owned companies in the...

Purpose - This study investigates how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected the stock markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in comparison to Europe and explores the varying responses of GCC markets. Design/methodology/approach - Using an event study framework, the impact of...

This paper revisits the effects of financial market openness and stock market returns on economic development in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries over the period 1993-2022. We performed the panel stationarity test advanced that accommodates the presence of multiple structural breaks and...

The study examines the impact of Integrated Reporting (IR) on firm value, and it explores the moderating role of CEO integrity (CEOI) in this relationship for companies listed on GCC stock exchanges. The sample consists of 177 listed firms from six GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain,...

This research examines how various ownership composition, such as royal, family, state, director, foreign, and block-holders, affect the performance of firms in the GCC region during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sample includes 373 non-financial GCC firms and the research uses the OLS regression...

Economic diversification remains a pressing concern for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies that remain heavily dependent on petroleum revenues, which make them vulnerable to commodity price shocks. While gold has been regarded as a safe-haven asset, its possible intervening role in...

Purpose - This review provides a detailed analysis of corporate governance practices across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, focusing on board characteristics, executive remuneration, capital markets and the integration of ethical and sustainable practices. It evaluates how these...

This study focuses on identifying the level and evolution of total factor productivity (TFP) and determining its role as a qualitative source of economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This is an issue of particular importance because of the recent increases in external...

This research explores the effects of significant global economic shocks, such as the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, on GDP growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. Employing a dynamic generalized method of moments (GMM) model, the analysis highlights...

This study seeks to investigate the potential effects of the recent pandemic (COVID-19) on capital structure dynamics. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a fascinating topic for this study because of its distinct economic characteristics. The analysis draws upon a cross-country dataset...

The study empirically examines the factors affecting the financing decisions of non-financial listed companies in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Using static and dynamic two-step generalized method of moments techniques, it analyzes unbalanced panel data from 364 non-financial...

This study investigates the financial interconnections among Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), sukuk (Islamic bonds), and oil in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. The study sample comprises S&P GCC Composite Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Shariah, the S&P GCC Bond and...

Purpose - This review provides a detailed analysis of corporate governance practices across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, focusing on board characteristics, executive remuneration, capital markets and the integration of ethical and sustainable practices. It evaluates how these...

This study seeks to investigate the potential effects of the recent pandemic (COVID-19) on capital structure dynamics. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a fascinating topic for this study because of its distinct economic characteristics. The analysis draws upon a cross-country dataset...

This study focuses on identifying the level and evolution of total factor productivity (TFP) and determining its role as a qualitative source of economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This is an issue of particular importance because of the recent increases in external...

This research explores the effects of significant global economic shocks, such as the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, on GDP growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. Employing a dynamic generalized method of moments (GMM) model, the analysis highlights...

The research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) has taken on particular importance in the current banking literature. This literature focused on the direct effect of CSR on bank performance. However, this study fills this gap by examining the relationship between CSR and Islamic bank...

This study aims to investigate the relationship between creditor protection and the debt maturity structure of corporations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The GCC countries enjoy large GDPs, growing capital markets, especially the Islamic bonds (Sukuk) market, and negligible...

The research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) has taken on particular importance in the current banking literature. This literature focused on the direct effect of CSR on bank performance. However, this study fills this gap by examining the relationship between CSR and Islamic bank...

This study looks into ICT's asymmetrical impact on emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) controlling energy use and financial development (FD) in GCC countries. It uses panel data covering 1995-2019, employs 2nd generation unit root and Westerlund cointegration tests, and applies panel-pooled...

This study aims to investigate the relationship between creditor protection and the debt maturity structure of corporations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The GCC countries enjoy large GDPs, growing capital markets, especially the Islamic bonds (Sukuk) market, and negligible...

The current study aims to explore the role of various macroeconomic factors in determining corporate investment. Using firm-level data of six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region countries for a 14 year period (2007-2020), the current study establishes the empirical analysis by employing the...

Financial statement analysts are concerned about the earnings power of companies, thus reliable information from a quality external audit and financial reporting is important as it will have an effect on the performances of GCC companies. On that note, underpinned by the agency theory, this...

Financial statement analysts are concerned about the earnings power of companies, thus reliable information from a quality external audit and financial reporting is important as it will have an effect on the performances of GCC companies. On that note, underpinned by the agency theory, this...

Purpose This research aims to develop and validate a framework for eradicating women’s discrimination in architectural design firms (ADFs) in Egypt and propose strategies for prospective adoption in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to increase the transformational impact of women...

Purpose This study aims to investigate how stock markets responded to corporate dividend policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Likewise, it explores how efficiently market prices incorporate the news by examining the speed of stock price...