3 papers
econ.GN2019
The Design and Operation of Rules of Origin in Greater Arab Free Trade Area: Challenges of Implementation and Reform
Bashar H. Malkawi, Mohammad I. El-Shafie
Rules of origin (ROO) are pivotal element of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA). ROO are basically established to ensure that only eligible products receive preferential tari…
econ.GN2019
The Effect of Oil Price on United Arab Emirates Goods Trade Deficit with the United States
Osama D. Sweidan, Bashar H. Malkawi
We seek to investigate the effect of oil price on UAE goods trade deficit with the U.S. The current increase in the price of oil and the absence of significant studies in the UAE e…
econ.GN2019
Legal Architecture and Design for Gulf Cooperation Council Economic Integration
Bashar H. Malkawi
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) is generally regarded as a success story for economic integration in Arab countries. The idea of regional integration…