The GCC region, home to the world’s largest proven oil and gas reserves, has primarily relied on hydrocarbon extraction as the foundation of its economic development. The region’s distinctive...
The construction industry faces increasing pressure to minimize environmental impact while improving efficiency and resource management. This paper explores the strategic integration of Circular Economy (CE) principles and Lean...
This comprehensive review paper examines the multifaceted role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the realm of Energy Economics, Policy, Management Enhancement, and Optimization. The research investigates critical aspects,...
The importance of environmental performance, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) has surged in recent years, driven by the growing demand for sustainable development. This paper explores the impact...
Sustainability has been a critical concept in various sectors of the economy. Given the importance of banking sector in Bahrain and its significant contribution to the GDP, we explore...
Bahrain, a key Gulf financial hub, operates a dual banking system comprising conventional and Islamic banks. Though both aim to support economic growth, they follow distinct frameworks. This study...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are striving to balance economic growth with low-carbon operations. To achieve this, the GCC governments have embraced use of AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT...
This paper investigates the safe haven properties of selected global commodities—namely gold, silver, platinum, cocoa, and crude oil—for major U.S. sector indices during periods of heightened economic uncertainty. Utilizing...
Purpose: Over the last decade, investments in green energy companies have witnessed noticeable growth rates. However, the glacial pace of the world economic restoration due to COVID-19 pandemic placed...
As economies increasingly rely on digitalization, information and communication technologies (ICT) have become critical in shaping global economic transformations. This study explores the impact of ICT on export concentration...