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Showing 1 to 20 of 58 for “"Gulf Cooperation Council"”.
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Data journalism practises in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
… study examined data journalism practises in four Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states situated in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Bahrain. Though there have been several pieces of research regarding the emergence of data journalism across the globe, …
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Essays on economic integration among the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
This dissertation focuses on three empirical research questions regarding economic<br/>integration among the GCC countries. Chapter 2 presents the first essay, which<br/>addresses the impact of the GCC economic agreements on intra-GCC trade, non-oil<br/>trade in particular as little is known about …
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Essays in the Gulf Cooperation Council economies and market dynamics
Countries rich in natural resources may be deemed to have an economic advantage with regards to their economic growth. However, this has been questioned as such countries have been found to underperform those that are significantly disadvantaged in terms of such resources, leading to what has been …
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Financial integration of stock markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
… of investing in the emerging markets of the Gulf region. That is consistent with results of the correlation analysis, which found negative correlations among GCC and developed stock markets. The UK market is found to be the most influential market, while the US market is the least influential …
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Creating an Integrated Ballistic Missile Defense System for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
… an integrated missile defense system for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries. With its ballistic missiles, Iran is capable of targeting, major American military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman. Vital oil refineries, ports, terminals and shipping lanes in the …
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ECONOMIC AND MONETARY INTEGRATION IN THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC): A KUWAITI PERSPECTIVE
The State of Kuwait is has been a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) since its establishment in 1980. Kuwait is a geographically small but oil-rich country, whose economic development in recent years is the result of an increase in both the production and prices of oil, which now accounts …
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Alternative Exchange Regimes in Oil Exporting Economies: The Case of the Gulf Cooperation Council
During the period between 2004 and 2008 the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries witnessed high levels of inflation. This was largely due to the US dollar pegged exchange rate regime operating in these economies at the time, and the depreciation of the US dollar over other major currencies …
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Essays on the Economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council : Islamic Banking and Financial Contagion.
… system. Secondly, the predominance within the Gulf states of the Islamic banking sector, has made the GCC region more resilient to the recent financial crisis. The 2007 financial crisis has been the first time that the region maintains a positive economic growth amidst falling oil prices. …
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Collective Countermeasures and Regional Cooperation. Strengthening Cybersecurity in Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council
… examines the following question: How can the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) develop and implement collective countermeasures through regional cooperation in cybersecurity that align with international legal frameworks while addressing unique regional challenges? This study conducts an in-depth …
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The basis for cooperation in the Gulf Region: an assessment of the Gulf Cooperation Council
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a regional alliance grouping the six oil- and gas-rich Arabian states of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain, was founded in 1981 with the purported aim of "effect[ing] coordination, integration and inter-connection between …
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Adoption of advanced management accounting practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries : insights from institutional theory analysis
… of Advanced Management Accounting Practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Insights from institutional theory analysisThis study investigates the adoption of advanced Management Accounting Practices (MAPs) in GCC countries and helps fill the gap in understanding of developments in …
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Policy Discourse: Iranian Threat, Gulf Crisis and the Question of Khalijism
Since the establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council in 1981, the international and regional political discourse regarding the council’s establishment, achievements and challenges have revolved around loose and foggy concepts like: ‘GCC foreign policy’, ‘GCC collective security’, ‘GCC security …
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Factors That Enable or Hinder the Transition of Some Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries to Green Energy
<p>Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to play a strategic role in the global energy system. They account for a fifth of the global oil production and enjoy relatively high GDP per Capita, and their economies heavily rely on oil-producing and exporting at a time when the West is …
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Understanding Factors Facilitating the Diffusion of Financial Technology (FinTech) A Case Study of the Gulf Cooperation Council
… influencing the diffusion of FinTech in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, analysing both financial institutions and technology companies. The research acknowledges the challenges associated with the spread of FinTech and aims to address these issues. The research employs Institutional …
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The Effect of Organizational Characteristics on School Effectiveness: A Multilevel Analysis of the Gulf Cooperation Council States
… Study (TIMSS), fourth-grade students from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—performed below average compared to other countries on mathematics and science assessments. Despite this, little …
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The parliamentary experience in the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States : a step towards democracy; facts and ambitions
Literature on legislatures in developing countries shows two opposing views on their effectiveness and efficiency. In the light of these views, this study chronicles the rise of the GCC States' assemblies, focusing on their role, structure, legitimacy and mechanism, as well as their relevance and …
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An exploration of social media in healthcare professional practice: guidance for and medicines-related use in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
… guidance and related use by HCPs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries of the Middle East. A multi-phase research approach was adopted, with the findings of each phase informing the next. The first phase was a scoping review of the use of social media by HCPs in the Middle East …
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Conflict of Laws in E-Commerce in the UAE and the Prospect for Harmonization among Gulf Cooperation Council Member States
… Emirates (UAE), and across member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), requires development in the areas of determining the judicial jurisdiction and the law applicable to those transactions. Following analyses focusing on the provisions of the UAE and GCC member states for determining …
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Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Leadership and Governance in High Risk Organisations: Exploring Perspectives from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region
This exploratory research is based on an objectivist epistemology with a positivist theoretical perspective that deployed concurrent mixed methods (MMR) design through a quantitative administered survey alongside an in-depth qualitative analysis through interviews exploring the perspectives of …
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Cultural dissonance as a risk factor in the construction of megaprojects : the experience of western consultants working in the Gulf Cooperation Council
This research examines the hypothesis that a megaprojects' execution can be negatively impacted if a harmonious relationship and trust are not formed between its delivery partners, and specifically focuses on the relationships between the Arab project Sponsor and their specialist construction …
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