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  • The GCC countries diplomatic approaches and its impact on economic development : a comparative study of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait 
    El Amine, Ruba (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2023-05)
    This research study examines the economic and diplomatic strategies of GCC countries (Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia). It aims to analyze strengths, weaknesses, and challenges faced, as well as gaps in existing literature. Research questions focus on economic diplomacy, strategies employed by GCC countries, and gaps in current literature. The study begins with an introduction to the GCC countries and member states, followed by research objectives, scope, and limitations. A literature review explores economic strategies and diplomatic approaches, highlighting gaps in comparative studies, ...
  • The impact of the recent oil price decline on the GCC banking system 
    Kattan, Ruba (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    Purpose – The purpose of this thesis is to determine the impact of the recent oil price decline on the GCC banking system. Design/methodology/approach – The econometric Chow model is used to test for structural breaks in the performance of selected sample GCC banks (Saudi, UAE, and Qatar banks) upon the occurrence of the recent oil price decline at the various aspects of bank performance (profitability, liquidity, credit quality, and capitalization). Findings – While Qatar banks are found to be resilient showing continuous performance over time, the Saudi and UAE banks are found to be significantly ...