Research Guides: Middle East: Business & Economics: Industry

Industry

Source Characterization of Atmospheric Heavy Metals in Industrial/Residential Areas: a Case Study in Oman
Publication Date: 2004
Source: Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
Summary: Total suspended particulate matter was collected from two districts: the Sohar industrial estate and a residential area in the case study area in Oman.
The Institutional Environment in the Strategic Decision of the Emerging Companies: the Case of the Algerian Sugar Industry
Publication Date: 2009
Source: Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Summary: During these last years, Algeria, like some other developing countries, is undergoing important institutional changes brought on by the structural adjustment plan and the association agreement signed with the European Union.

Factors affecting the bid/no bid decision in the Palestinian construction industry
Source: Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction
Publication Date: 2010
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to identify and rank the factors that affect the bid/no bid decision according to their relative importance from the perspective of the contracting parties operating in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Structural Changes in Mature Venture Capital Industry: Evidence from Israel
Publication Date: 2009
Source: Innovation: Management Policy and Practice
Summary: This article deals with the penetration of Venture Capital industry to a new geographical market and the changes that took place during its transition from the growth to the mature stage of development.
Efficiency Measure from Dynamic Stochastic Production Frontier: Application to Tunisian Textile, Clothing, and Leather Industries
Publication Date: 2003
Source: Econometric Reviews
Summary: This paper addresses the measurement of technical efficiency of textile, clothing, and leather industries in Tunisia through a panel data estimation of a dynamic translog production frontier.
Energy Status in Qatar
Publication Date: 2013
Source: International Journal of Energy Sector Management
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to study the energy status in Qatar, specifically the natural gas consumption. More than 50 percent of this gas is used in generating electric power and desalted seawater in what is called cogeneration power desalting plants.
Energy and Exergy Use in the Industrial Sector of Saudi Arabia
Publication Date: 2003
Source: Journal of Power and Energy
Summary: This paper deals with the analysis of energy and exergy utilization in the industrial sector of Saudi Arabia by considering the sectoral energy and exergy flows for a period of 12 years from 1990 to 2001.
Total Quality Management Implementation in the Egyptian Construction Industry
Publication Date: 2008
Source: Journal of Management in Engineering
Summary: Total quality management (TQM) is recognized as a successful management philosophy that can be implemented in the construction industry. This paper illustrates how TQM can be implemented effectively in the Egyptian construction industry.
Work-Related Depression in the Hotel Industry: a Study in the United Arab Emirates
Publication Date: 2011
Source: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
Summary: The purpose of this study is to develop and test a model, which examines work‐related depression among frontline hotel employees. Specifically, the model examines emotional exhaustion as a full mediator of the effects on depression.
Quality Management Practices: an Empirical Investigation of Associated Constructs in Two Kuwaiti Industries
Publication Date: 2009
Source: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
Summary: The purpose of this exploratory study is to survey quality management practices in two industrial sectors in the state of Kuwait. It aims to provide reliable and valid constructs for measuring quality management practices.