Research Groups

 

The College of Business (COB) has the following four research groups addressing real business challenges. We , at the COB integrate scholarship from multiple disciplines to investigate the business issues impacting the world. We belive in actively interacting with the global research community and participate in scholarly activities of different types including conferences, seminars, symposia, and funded research projects apart from publishing in quality research outlets. The following contains details about the COB research groups:

 

Strategic Management and Organizational Excellence Research Group

 

About us

This research group focuses on research in strategy, strategic management, supply chain management, organizational cultures and behaviors, healthcare, and issues related to local business community.

 

Our People

  • Prof. Habib Chabchoub
  • Prof. Zafar Husain
  • Dr. Shorouq Eletter
  • Dr. Mahmoud Askari
  • Dr. Mariam Farooq
  • Dr. Jamil Razmak
  • Dr. Iffat Sabir
  • Dr. Mohammad Alomari

 

 

Entrepreneurship, SME’s and family Business Research Group

 

About us

This research group focuses on research in issues related to entrepreneurship, small and medium businesses, family businesses in general and challenges faced by small and family businesses in the GCC region in particular. 

 

Our People

  • Prof. Zafar Husain
  • Dr. Mahmoud Askari
  • Dr. Jamil Razmak
  • Dr. Bayan Farhan
  • Dr. Wejdan Farhan

 

Applied Business and Social Economics Research Group

 

About us

This is an extremely active research group which coveres economy and sustainable development issues facing the globe during these challenging times. 


Our People

  • Prof. Ghaleb Elrefae
  • Prof. Abdelhafid Belarbi
  • Prof. Amer Qasim
  • Dr. Mahieddine Ghecham
  • Dr. Abureda Islam
  • Dr. Mahmoud Nassar
  • Dr. Ahmed AbuSamak
  • Dr. Ibrahim Niankara
  • Dr. Hassan Ismail
  • Dr. Mosab Tabash
  • Dr. Riham Muqattash
  • Dr. Mohammad AlSharairi 
  • Dr. Mohamad ElMaghrabi

 

Emerging Market Internationalization Research Group

 

About us

This research group is investigating issues that are faced by digital maketing firms,  e-business organizations and the new marketing and information technology related challenges faced by the businesses in the changed world after the spread of COVID-19. 

 

Our People

  • Prof. Mohammed Nuseir
  • Prof. Belkacem Athamena
  • Prof. Ahmad Ghandour
  • Dr. Kholoud AlQeisi
  • Dr. Abdallah AlShawabkeh
  • Dr. Wejdan Farhan
  • Dr. Maha Rahrouh