The impact of the green Middle East initiative on sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ghanem, Adel M.; Alamri, Yosef

doi:10.1016/j.jssas.2022.06.001

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“…With the industrial and economic development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and climatic changes, the percentage of environmental pollution in the country is increasing [1][2][3]. By the way, this is in line with the 2030 vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards a clean environment free of pollutants [4].…”

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confidence: 64%

The Effect of the Saudi Haloxylon ammodendron Shrub on Silver Nanoparticles: Optimal Biosynthesis, Characterization, Removability of Mercury Ions, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities

Al-Hakimi,

Alresheedi,

Albarrak

2023

Inorganics

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This research provides a sustainable way to treat water by removing heavy metal hazards (mercury ion) and biological pollutants (several strains of bacteria and fungi) through the eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the ethanol extract of the Saudi Haloxylon ammodendron shrub, which is planted in the Qassim desert. Further, this work confirms that these nanoparticles could be used as anticancer materials. The optimization factors of the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles were studied and obtained (volume ratio = 1:2, pH = 7.5, and temperature = 60 °C). The scanning electron microscope micrographs showed the spherical shape and the huge numbers of silver nanoparticles accumulated, while X-ray diffraction measurements gave the crystal size of these nanoparticles in the range of 10.64 nm. The application findings of these biofabricated silver nanoparticles demonstrated effective detection and removal of different concentrations of mercury ions (0–2500 ppm) from the polluted aqueous solutions. The work revealed that Haloxylon ammodendron extract enhanced the antibacterial and antifungal activities of silver nanoparticles against different strains of bacteria and fungi. As well, the anticancer activity examinations of these nanoparticles and the extract showed good and reasonable results.

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confidence: 64%

The Effect of the Saudi Haloxylon ammodendron Shrub on Silver Nanoparticles: Optimal Biosynthesis, Characterization, Removability of Mercury Ions, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities

Al-Hakimi,

Alresheedi,

Albarrak

2023

Inorganics

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“…With high production costs, including the cost of water used and marketing costs for dates, the benefits derived from the export of dates are small. A study (Ghanem & Abdulaziz bin Mohammed, 2017) showed that the export price coverage rate for average production costs reached 97.3% during the period 2010-2015. Taking into account the marketing costs of dates, the economic logic is not to expand the production and export of dates and to be satisfied with the requirements of local consumer needs only.…”

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“…And that the export of dates means the export of the virtual amount of water used in the production of quantities that have been exported abroad. With high production costs, including the cost of water used and marketing costs for dates, the benefits of exporting dates are negligible (Ghanem & Ibrahim bin Othman, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A study Ghanem and Abdulaziz bin Mohammed (2017) showed that the total cumulative amount of virtual water for dates exported abroad amounted to 633.49 million m3 at the end of the period 2010-2015. By comparing the average export prices of dates of 4.01 thousand riyals/ton with the average production costs of 4.12 thousand riyals/ton under the inclusion of the cost of irrigation water, the export price coverage rate for average production costs reached 97.3% during the period 2010-2015.…”

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Optimal geographical distribution of Saudi dates exports

Ghanem,

Alrwis,

Alnashwan

et al. 2024

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PurposeThis research aimed to maximize the value of date exports for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve its objective, this study relied on secondary data and quantitative economic analysis represented by the Linear programming model.FindingsThis study showed that Saudi Arabia exports dates to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Kuwait, Turkey, Somalia, Jordan, Oman, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh Morocco, Lebanon, and others. The geographical concentration coefficient for the quantity and value of date exports was 35.05% and 34.74%, respectively, during the study period. Saudi Arabia exported a quantity of dates amounting to 83.08 thousand tons, representing 40.57% of the average total amount of Saudi dates exports during the study period, to Yemen, Somalia, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, China, Djibouti, Bahrain, and Ethiopia, at prices lower than the average export price of 1200.31 dollars/ton, and therefore the export policy needs to restructure the geographical distribution of date exports. Based on the models of geographical distribution, Saudi date exports value can be increased by 32.76–127.12 million dollars, meaning can be increased by 13.77% – 53.44%. In light of the results of the proposed models, this study recommends the need to restructure the geographical distribution of Saudi date exports so that the value of Saudi date exports can be increased by 127.12 million dollars from the current situation for the period 2017–2021.Originality/valueThe paper’s original contribution lies in its proposal to restructure the geographical distribution of Saudi date exports to increase the value of exports.

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“…To date, there is an absence of research explicitly examining the impact of the green economy on FDI within the context of Muslim countries. Some studies reference regions with predominantly Muslim populations, such as the Middle East (Ghanem & Alamri, 2023), emerging countries (Qadri et al, 2023), and the MENA region (OECD, 2023). This research aims to bridge the gap in existing literature by investigating the influence of the green economy through indicators such as natural resources, human capital, and regulatory environment on FDI in Muslim countries.…”

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What Determines Foreign Direct Investment in Muslim Countries?

Azzaki,

Qizam,

Qoyum

2023

SJEKI

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This study examines the influence of institutional quality, green economy policies, and financial development on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Muslim countries. It employed panel data from 2010 to 2020 and is analyzed using the Dynamic Panel Model with the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM), which allows for handling endogeneity problems that often arise in panel data analysis. Statistical testing revealed that most institutional quality indicators, such as Political Stability, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, and Rule of Law, significantly and positively impact foreign direct investment. Additionally, the green economy, represented by natural resources, human capital, and the overall regulatory environment, also exerts a significant positive effect on foreign direct investment. Similar outcomes were observed in the financial sector's development, which significantly and positively reinforced the relationship between institutional quality and the green economy on foreign direct investment in Muslim countries. These results suggest a positive trajectory for resource management potential that can enhance the investment climate in Muslim countries. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers in formulating effective strategies to boost capital inflows in Muslim countries. Policymakers are advised to consistently monitor both institutional quality and green economy indicators to discern investor preferences for foreign direct investment inflows.==============================================================================================================ABSTRAK – Determinan Apa yang Mempengaruhi Investasi Asing Langsung di Negara-negara Muslim? Paper ini menguji pengaruh kualitas kelembagaan, kebijakan ekonomi hijau, dan pembangunan keuangan terhadap Investasi Asing Langsung (FDI) di negara-negara Muslim. Studi ini menggunakan data panel tahun 2010 hingga 2020 yang dianalisis dengan Model Panel Dinamis dengan Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) yang memungkinkan penanganan masalah endogenitas yang sering muncul dalam analisis data panel. Hasil pengujian statistik menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar indikator kualitas kelembagaan yang diwakili oleh Stabilitas Politik, Efektivitas Pemerintah, Kualitas Peraturan, dan Supremasi Hukum berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap penanaman modal asing langsung. Selain itu, ekonomi hijau, yang tercermin pada sumber daya alam, sumber daya manusia, dan peraturan lingkungan secara keseluruhan mempunyai dampak positif yang signifikan terhadap investasi asing langsung. Hasil serupa juga diperoleh pada pengembangan sektor keuangan yang mampu memperkuat hubungan kualitas institusi dan ekonomi hijau terhadap investasi asing langsung di negara-negara Muslim secara positif dan signifikan. Temuan ini menunjukkan tren positif mengenai potensi pengelolaan sumber daya yang dapat menciptakan manfaat bagi iklim investasi di negara-negara Muslim. Temuan-temuan ini juga mempunyai implikasi berharga bagi para pembuat kebijakan dalam merancang strategi efektif untuk meningkatkan aliran modal di negara-negara Muslim. Mereka disarankan untuk terus memantau kualitas kelembagaan dan indikator ekonomi hijau untuk mengidentifikasi preferensi investor terhadap arus masuk investasi asing langsung.

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The impact of the green Middle East initiative on sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 26 publications

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The Effect of the Saudi Haloxylon ammodendron Shrub on Silver Nanoparticles: Optimal Biosynthesis, Characterization, Removability of Mercury Ions, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities

The Effect of the Saudi Haloxylon ammodendron Shrub on Silver Nanoparticles: Optimal Biosynthesis, Characterization, Removability of Mercury Ions, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities

Optimal geographical distribution of Saudi dates exports

What Determines Foreign Direct Investment in Muslim Countries?

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