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Do financial market openness and stock market returns drive economic growth in GCC countries? : new investigation from panel structural breaks

Saidi, Hichem; Rachdi, Houssem; Hakimi, Abdelaziz; … - 2025

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...

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Empirical analysis of government policies and their impact on industrial sustainability in the GCC

Sadraoui, Tarek; Sallam, Mohamed A. M. - 2025

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Analyzing the heterogeneity of economic development and carbon emissions in the GCC Countries : based on panel quantile regression approach

Alam, Shabbir - 2025

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Stock markets' reaction to the Russia-Ukraine crisis : GCC countries vs Europe

Elroukh, Ahmed W. - 2025

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...

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Stock markets' reaction to the Russia-Ukraine crisis: GCC countries vs Europe

Elroukh, Ahmed W. - 2025

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Breaking down barriers : how board composition drives sustainability in GCC countries

Abed, Alaa; Al-Najjar, Basil; Salama, Aly - 2025

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Integrated reporting and firm value : moderating role of CEO integrity in the context of GCC countries

Alatawi, Mohammed Saleem; Zaidi Mat Daud; Jalila Johari - 2025

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,...

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Governance in crisis : do different types of ownership influence firm performance in GCC countries amid Covid-19?

Alshdaifat, Sajead Mowafaq; Alharasis, Esraa Esam; … - 2025

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...

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Economic diversification in the GCC : does gold price influence the nexus between oil, green energy, innovation, tourism, and economic growth?

Bala, Hussaini - 2025

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...

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Political stability and economic determinants of FDI flow in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies

Alhamran, Mahmood; Loganathan, Nanthakumar; Mursitama, … - 2025

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...

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Family businesses in the GCC: What drives their capital structure?

Yousif, Abdelbagi Abdalla; Ahmed, Ibrahim El Siddig; … - 2025

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Family businesses in the GCC : what drives their capital structure?

Yousif, Abdelbagi Abdalla; Ahmed, Ibrahim El Siddig; … - 2025

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...

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The Gulfization of stock markets : evidence on regional spillovers from GCC to MENA, Asia, and Africa

Saito, Jun - 2025

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Do exchange rate changes improve the trade balance in GCC countries : evidence from nonlinear panel cointegration

Barkat, Karim; Jarallah, Shaif; Alsamara, Mouyad - 2024

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Diversification and the resource curse : an econometric analysis of GCC countries

Abdelkawy, Nagwa Amin - 2024

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...

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Diversification and the resource curse: An econometric analysis of GCC countries

Abdelkawy, Nagwa Amin - 2024

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Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on capital structure dynamics : evidence from GCC economies

Ahmed, Amanj Mohamed; Nugraha, Deni Pandu; Hágen, István - 2024

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...

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Public spending efficiency in the countries of the gulf cooperation council

Asiri, Nasser - 2024

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Corporate governance and capital market development in the GCC : a comparative literature review

Mohamed A. Ateia Elhabib - 2024

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...

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Financial interdependencies : analyzing the volatility linkages between real estate investment trusts, Sukuk, and oil in GCC countries

Danila, Nevi - 2024

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...

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Total factor productivity and economic efficiency in the Gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries

Bannaga, Alamedin A.; Lezar, Mohammed - 2024

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...

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Dynamics of capital structure determinants : empirical evidence from GCC countries

Khan, Shoaib; Tahir Akhtar; Qasem, Ameen - 2024

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...

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Reinvestigating the oil dependency of the GCC countries' stock market : a regime-switching cointegration approach

Ebadi, Esmaeil; Razaq, Yousef Abdul - 2024

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Exploring the role of oil shocks on the financial stability of Gulf Cooperation Council countries

Elsayed, Ahmed; Downing, Gareth; Lau, Chi Keung; Sheng, Xin - 2024

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Corporate governance and capital market development in the GCC: A comparative literature review

2024

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Total factor productivity and economic efficiency in the Gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries

Bannaga, Alamedin A.; Lezar, Mohammed - 2024

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Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on capital structure dynamics: Evidence from GCC economies

Ahmed, Amanj Mohamed; Nugraha, Deni Pandu; Hágen, István - 2024

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Corporate social responsibility disclosure and Islamic bank stability in GCC countries : do governance practices matter?

Khémiri, Wafa; Alsulami, Faizah - 2023

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...

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ICT's impact on CO2 emissions in GCC region : the relevance of energy use and financial development

Islam, Md. Saiful; Rahaman, Sk Habibur; Ur Rehman, Anis; … - 2023

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...

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Derivatives market : a survey

Alalmai, Somaiyah - 2023

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Globalization and obesity in the GCC countries

El-Sahli, Zouheir - 2023

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Nexus between macroeconomic factors and corporate investment : empirical evidence from GCC markets

Farooq, Umar; Tabash, Mosab I.; Hamouri, Basem; Daniel, … - 2023

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...

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Corporate social responsibility disclosure and Islamic bank stability in GCC countries: Do governance practices matter?

Khémiri, Wafa; Alsulami, Faizah - 2023

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Debt maturity and institutions: Does creditor protection matter?

Tayem, Ghada - 2023

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Debt maturity and institutions : does creditor protection matter?

Tayem, Ghada - 2023

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Corporate governance effectiveness and firm performance in global crisis : evidence from GCC countries

Alshdaifat, Sajead Mowafaq; Abdul-Hamid, Mohamad Ali Bin; … - 2025

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25 Years of scholarly accounting research on the GCC region : looking back for future research roadmap

Tahat, Y<asean A.; Hassanein, Ahmed; ElMelegy, Ahmed R.; … - 2025

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Islamic fintech : navigating the regulatory framework and promoting financial inclusion in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries

Kismawadi, Early Ridho - 2025

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The impact of risk and Fintech on ESG performance : evidence from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks

Srairi, Samir Abderrazek - 2025

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Quality of financial reporting, external audit, earnings power and companies performance : the case of Gulf Corporate Council Countries

Al-smady, Ahnaf Ali - 2022

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...

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