Search Results - subject_exact:"Gulf countries"

GCC's post-oil transition : rising profitability advantage of non-energy sectors

Zehri, Chokri; Alharithi, Mohammed - 2026

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Decarbonizing the Gulf : evidence on the role of energy transition, technological progress, and human capital in achieving SDG-aligned sustainability

Amin, Azka; Nora Yusma Bte Mohamed Yusoff; Arooj, Aqsa; … - 2026

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The EU's "geopolitical actorness" in the Gulf : purpose, state of play, and potential

Karacsony, Eszter - 2026

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ESG integration and cost efficiency assessment : evidence from GCC banking

Aldousari, Abdullah - 2026

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Decoupling growth from fossil fuels? : energy consumption and structural transformation in the GCC

Samreen, Sana; Shahee, Shaukat Ali - 2026

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Oil dependence, economic diversification, and economic growth in GCC countries : a new composite index and PMG-ARDL evidence

Ishker, Nermeen; Taher, Hanadi; Houshaimi, Maggie - 2026

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Influence of ESG performance on shaping the environmental Kuznets curve : evidence from the expanded Persian Gulf region

Abdelkefi, Ines; Smaoui, Aida; Ezzine, Hanene - 2026

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Green finance as a mediator of FDIs' impact on energy productivity and environmental sustainability in resource-intensive sectors of GCC countries

Hani, Umme - 2026

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The implications of the Taliban's comeback on the Gulf Arab Security Complex

Ammar, Radwa - 2026

This research aims to examine the impact of the Taliban's comeback on the power relations among regional powers and the alterations in amity and enmity within the Gulf Arab Security Complex.This research employed a qualitative research methodology to examine the implications of the Taliban...

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The role of the Strait of Hormuz for Germany and the EU

Bodenschatz, Philip; Flach, Lisandra - 2026

This policy brief examines the economic importance of Iran and neighboring countries relying on the Strait of Hormuz for trade flows of the EU and Germany. It then assesses the potential impact of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which would significantly disrupt trade in the region.

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Building a heat resilience roadmap for the Gulf region

Mante, Leigh - 2026

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Employee comfort with AI-Driven algorithmic decision-making : evidence from the GCC and Lebanon

El Achi, Soha; Aoun, Dani; Lahad, Wael; Al Maalouf, … - 2026

In this digital era, many companies are integrating new solutions involving Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based automation systems to optimize processes, reach higher efficiency, and help them with decision-making. While implementing these changes, various challenges may arise, including...

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ESG reporting in the GCC : what is the added value of the family business? : contributions from the socioemotional wealth model

Nimer, Khalil; AbuGhazaleh, Naser M.; Bani-Mustafa, Ahmed; … - 2026

This study investigates family control and ESG disclosure in the GCC. We challenge Western agency assumptions by examining how internal governance and firm maturity condition this link, testing the Socioemotional Wealth (SEW) model in a patriarchal context.We utilize a balanced panel of listed...

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Driving the energy transition in the GCC : the role of Artificial Intelligence, technology and energy prices

Al-Maadid, Alanoud; Ali, Mohamed Sami Ben; Si Mohammed, … - 2026

Amidst global decarbonization dynamics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Digital economy, and energy prices are shaping the energy transition in a way that has never been more critical. Using MMQR and IVQR, this research investigates the effects of AI, research and development (R&D), and energy...

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The impact of financial market development and foreign direct investment on carbon intensity from oil, gas, gas flaring, and cement emissions in GCC Countries : a spatial analysis

Mahmood, Haider; Tanveer, Muhammad; Almurad, Hussein Mohamad - 2026

Financial markets and foreign investments could play an effective role in determining the environment and income of GCC resource-rich economies. Therefore, the effects of Financial Market Development (FMD) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Carbon Intensity (CI) from oil, gas, gas flaring,...

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Global agrifood implications of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East : impacts on energy and fertilizer trade, and food security : information note

2026

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Handel und Kooperation zwischen der EU und den Golfstaaten : Potenziale und Hürden im Lichte des Iran-Krieges

Gerards Iglesias, Simon; Reeves, Nicolas - 2026 - Stand: April 2026

Vor dem Hintergrund der globalen geoökonomischen Fragmentierung und der geopolitischen Unordnung, insbesondere durch die Politik unter US-Präsident Donald Trump, gewinnt ein Freihandelsabkommen (FTA) zwischen der Europäischen Union (EU) und dem Golf-Kooperationsrat (GCC) an strategischer...

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A different kind of oil shock : why the 2026 Hormuz crisis may not enrich the Gulf, and what that means for Germany

Pimpertz, Jochen - 2026

Despite the unprecedented scale of the unfolding energy crisis, the Gulf states are unlikely to accrue the kind of windfall profits they captured in 1973 and 1979 - this may worsen the impact of the energy crisis on Germany, which historically profited from Gulf exporters' "recycling" their...

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China and Gulf Cooperation Council Countries : partnerships towards economic and energy transition

2026

This book investigates the evolving bilateral relations between China and the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as the global energy system undergoes a profound transformation and the architecture of international trade and investment continues to shift. This book examines how...

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Distance to banks and SME exit : evidence of threshold effects in an urban Gulf economy

Saito, Jun - 2026

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Internal and external determinants of inflation in GCC countries : evidence from a panel PMG-ARDL model

Alsabhan, Talal H. - 2026

The inflation rate has shown an upward trend globally, specifically after COVID-19, and the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are not an exception. A heightened inflation in the modern globalized world is indeed undesirable due to its enormous adverse consequences on all sectors of...

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ICMPD migration outlook 2026 silk routes: five migration issues to look out for in 2026 : origins, key events and priorities for Europe

2026

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Strategic shifts : the role of the Gulf Crisis in transforming Qatari-Turkish relations (2017-2021)

Salameh, Mohammed Bani; Darabseh, Mohammed - 2026

Purpose - The study investigates how the 2017 Gulf crisis reshaped Qatari-Turkish relations, transforming them from cordial cooperation into a robust strategic alliance. It examines the political, military, and economic implications of Turkey'ssupport for Qatar during the blockade, and how this...

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Federal Reserve rhetoric and GCC equity market returns : insights from NLP, sentiment analysis and event studies

Ben Dob, Ali; Benlamine, Mokhtar - 2026

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Islamic aid and Gulf states in contemporary crises

Pericoli, Altea - 2026

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A strategic approach for Gulf Cooperation Council Countries toward international carbon markets under Article 6

Michaelowa, Axel; Luomi, Mari - 2026

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Sustainable capital for hydrocarbon producers : options, mechanisms, and GCC implications

Belahmidi, Claudia - 2026

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Interconnectedness and shocks transmission between natural gas, gold, and stock markets in the GCC during financial and political instability

Al-Maadid, Alanoud; Ali, Mohamed Sami Ben; Younis, Ijaz - 2026

This study explores the dynamic interconnectedness among natural gas, gold, and stock markets across six GCC countries from 2014 to 2024, with a focus on periods of geopolitical and health crises. Using a Time-Varying Parameter Vector Autoregression (TVP-VAR) model, we identified natural gas as...

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The challenge of planning long-term GHG mitigation while diversifying the economy in Gulf Cooperation Council countries

Contestabile, Marcello; Kumar, Pankaj; Méndez, Carlos; … - 2026

GCC countries face the challenge of having to rapidly reduce their domestic GHG emissions while moving away from an economic model that developed around abundant and cheap fossil fuels. They aim to transform into more diversified, less-carbon intensive, knowledge-based economies, the future...

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Business Success in the Gulf Region : How Exporters Can Navigate the Transformation in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States

Ammann, Paul; Drißner, Gerald - 2026

The new self-confidence in the Arab Gulf States -- Visions, opportunities, and obstacles -- How to successfully do business in the Gulf States -- Scenario 1: Market entry -- Scenario 2: Finding local distribution partners -- Scenario 3: Establishing a subsidiary.

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Sustainability disclosure in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries : opportunities and challenges

El Alfy, Amr; Elgharbawy, Adel; Driver, Tia Rebecca; … - 2025

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Green investment and corporate profitability : evidence from the oil-gas sector in the GCC region

Farrash, Ola Alaa; Smolo, Edib - 2025

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The maritime security landscape in the Gulf of Guinea : deep waters

2025

The Gulf of Guinea (GoG) spans over 6 000 km of coastline and 19 states. The region is rich in natural resources: it holds significant reserves of gas (2.7% of total world reserves) and oil (4.5%), as well as other valuable minerals including diamonds, tin, bauxite, manganese and cobalt. While...

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The maritime security landscape in the Gulf of Guinea : deep waters

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Market power, optimal scale and competition promotion in banking : analysis in the GCC region

Alfaihani, Sara; Badunenko, Oleg; Jaffry, Shabbar - 2025

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The Gulf States, China, and Central Asia's green energy sector : interactions patterns, geopolitical dynamics, and implications for the EU and Germany

Ansari, Dawud; Gehrung, Rosa Melissa; Pepe, Jacopo Maria - 2025

Central Asian economies, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, are pursuing increasingly ambitious goals for renewable energy. Apart from China - an established player in the market - it has increasingly been Gulf countries that have been implementing respective projects, particularly Saudi...

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The fall of the Assad regime : regional and international power shifts

Adar, Sinem; Asseburg, Muriel; Azizi, Hamidreza; Klein, … - 2025

On 8 December 2024, the Assad regime in Syria was overthrown by a rebel alliance led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The collapse of the family dictatorship was made possible by shifts in regional and international power dynamics. Key factors included Turkish support for the rebels, the...

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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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AI-driven sustainable marketing in gulf cooperation council retail : advancing SDGs through smart channels

Salhab, Hanadi; Zoubi, Munif; Khrais, Laith T.; … - 2025

This paper explores how AI drives GCC sector retail towards the fulfillment of the UN SDGs. Analyzing a survey conducted on 410 retail executives, using PLS-SEM, this study underlines the role of AI in promoting operational efficiency, waste reduction, and consumer engagement with greener...

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Windfalls and pitfalls : how foreign labor strengthens economic resilience in GCC during energy transition

Coulibaly, Dramane; Karanfil, Fatih; Omgba, Luc Désiré - 2025

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Dynamic shock-transmission mechanism between U.S. trade policy uncertainty and Sharia-compliant stock market volatility of GCC economies

Tabash, Mosab I.; Issa, Suzan Sameer; Mansour, Marwan; … - 2025

This study endeavors to explore the shock-transmission mechanism between Trade Policy Uncertainty (TPU) and the volatility inherent in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Islamic stock markets by employing the novel Quantile Vector Auto Regression (QVAR) with "Extended Joint" and "Frequency"...

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The impact of COVID-19 on the financial markets, energy price and exchange rates of GCC countries

Alalami, Ahlam Khalid; Raheem, Mohamed Mahees; Uluyol, … - 2025

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Gulf Economic Update, June 2025

Chattha, Muhammad Khudadad; Bogetić, Željko; Ftomova, … - 2025

This special focus chapter analyzes the effectiveness of fiscal policy in fostering economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In doing so, the principal focus of the chapter is on fiscal multipliers, which measure the effect of changes in government spending or revenue on the...

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Energy efficiency and industrial competitiveness : case study of the GCC region using CS-ARDL and PMG-ARDL approach

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

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From frontline to central regional node : Turkey's recalibration of its regional strategy in Iraq

Tanrıverdi Yaşar, Nebahat - 2025

Once viewed by Ankara primarily as a fragmented security frontier, Iraq now sits at the centre of its regional strategy. This recalibration is shaped by shifting regional dynamics in the aftermath of 7 October: the weakening of Iran’s influence across multiple fronts, the Gulf states’ rising...

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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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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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Does high liquidity creation reduce the efficiency of GCC Islamic banks? : the role of sustainability and governance factors

Khémiri, Wafa - 2025

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A New GCC Fiscal Era - A Look at the Macro and Firm-Level Impact of Tax Reforms

Baum, Anja - 2025

In 2014, the collapse of global oil prices and the resulting increase in fiscal deficits and debt triggered a wave of spending cuts, tax policy and subsidy reforms. The introduction of excises and VAT, broadening of CIT, and subsidy reform have changed the GCC fiscal landscape. Little is known...

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Digital Transformation in the Gulf Cooperation Council Economies

Bi, Ran - 2025

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have pursued ambitious digitalization strategies as part of their broader economic transformation agenda. This paper provides a thorough review of the GCC's significant acceleration in digital transformation, particularly since the onset of the...

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Fiscal Multipliers in Resource-Rich Economies : Evidence from the Gulf Countries

Chattha, Muhammad Khudadad; Kawalec, Tobias - 2025

This paper utilizes the unique dynamics of fiscal budgeting in countries with a large hydro-carbon sector to estimate fiscal multipliers. The main identifying assumption rests on the idea that exogenously identified global hydrocarbon demand shocks can be considered plausible instruments for the...

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