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Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Health Resources on Life Expectancy in Oman and Qatar
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SAGE
, 2023 , Article)
In an era marked by a sweeping pandemic and the encroaching shadow of an energy crisis, the well-being and lifespan of global populations have become pressing concerns for every nation. This research zeroes in on life ...
Building a Local Sport Identity: The World Cup and its implications on community sports in Qatar and Saudi Arabia
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has resulted in more engagement in Qatar to promote local and domestic sport on different levels. Driven by the overarching goal to enhance and improve physical activities among the Qatari ...
WEALTH AND THE PERSISTENCE OF AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE GULF STATES: ECONOMIC PRIVILEGE OR A CULTURAL PHENOMENON?
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Foundation for Good Politics
, 2021 , Article)
During the Arab Spring the idea of the Middle East as an authoritarian exception appeared to be no longer valid. Yet the Gulf states seem to be safe from political turmoil. This paper examines the persistence of authoritarianism ...
The 2022 World Cup and the Post-Colonial Narrative Examined
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
This paper seeks to examine the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the Post-Colonial narratives associated with Qatar's attempt at identifying itself out of the frame of modernity set by the West. Sports diplomacy is the device ...
Domains of privacy and hospitality in Arab Gulf homes
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Emerald Publishing
, 2011 , Article)
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report findings of an ethnographic study of homes in the Arab Gulf country of Qatar. The authors' analysis and contribution focuses on resolving the tension between privacy and ...
From the Renewed Policy of Sport Mega Events to Prosumerism: Articulating the challenges faced by the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
Although research has long focused upon Sport Mega Events (SMEs) in the Global North, it is only in recent decades that a similar level of scrutiny has been applied to SMEs outside of this region, and particularly those ...
Establishing comprehensive forensic mental health services in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Qatar has experienced exponential economic and healthcare infrastructural development recently. Mental health has been prioritized for development by the state with the launching of the ambitious National Mental Health ...
Policy and legislation for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
There is a marked paucity of publications on the policy and legislation of mental health, and substance use disorders in the public domain in Qatar. Qatar National Vision provides a framework for national strategies and ...
Real-World Effectiveness of the Varicella Vaccine among Children and Adolescents in Qatar: A Case–Control Study
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Despite the availability of a highly efficacious vaccine, varicella outbreaks are still being reported globally. In this study, we evaluated the real-world effectiveness of varicella vaccination among children ...
A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Gender differences in the assessment of thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) have not previously been investigated, despite the prevalence of the overcooling of ...