SDG 9 RESEARCH

Why do financial services companies pay dividend? Evidence from Qatar stock exchange

Authors: Kumaraswamy S., Aktan B., Al-Halwachi Z.H.
This study identifies the dividend policy determinants of banks and other financial institutions listed on Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) for a period from 2009 to 2015 through studying the impact on eight factors on banks’ dividends per share. Three models were adopted to investigate the determinants of the dividend policy [...]

Which resources matter the most to firm performance? An experimental study on Malaysian listed firms

Authors: Masood O., Aktan B., Turen S., Javaria K., ElSeoud M.S.A.
This study investigates the impact of various resources, specifically both tangible and intangible ones, together with capabilities of Malaysian listed firms, on their performance. This empirical study attempts to enrich the understanding of the resourcesperformance relationship, which is one of a business process within the firm, as well as filling [...]

Innovation and scientific research in the context of knowledge economy: The case of GCC countries

Authors: Khayati A.
Innovation and scientific research represent two main pillars of knowledge-based economy. In this type of economy, the interdependency between industries, universities and governments is a critical requirement. The role of the government includes supervision, affordability of institutional framework and even direct investment. The role of the universities includes further engagement [...]
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SDG 9 BLOGS

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University of Bahrain wins “Best University of the year 2020-2021” for implementing INJAZ Bahrain programs  

With the participation of more than 2 thousand students   University of Bahrain wins “Best University of the year 2020-2021” for implementing INJAZ Bahrain programs   Sakhir – University of Bahrain (Khadijah Abdusalem)      23 September 2021      The University of Bahrain won the “Best University of the year 2020-2021” Award for implementing INJAZ [...]
801, 2020

Establishing technology Transfer Office

The university has established a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) with the aim of stimulating the growth of innovative and digital startups by securing intellectual property protection, negotiating partnering/licensing arrangements, and assisting in the commercialization process to develop products and services that are competent to compete locally and internationally with a [...]
801, 2020

The University of Bahrain Promoting Innovation 

The Business Incubator Center at the university works closely with university affiliates to support their innovative ideas and inventions and turn these into businesses and startups. The center organizes programs that give students and staff the chance to build their businesses while learning all the skills through learning-by-doing where participants [...]
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SDG 9 POLICIES

Remote Working Policy

Promote or allow telecommuting or remote working for employees. Purpose To permit remote working for UOB employees that are subject to the governing rules and regulations of CSB (2019). Glossary of Terms/Definitions Remote working: The University defines remote working as a style that allows employees to work outside of a [...]
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