The thesis, focused on the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the GCC countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, consists of five chapters that explore various dimensions of entrepreneurship in this region. Chapter 1: Entrepreneurial Activities in Emerging Economies: A Systematic Literature Review This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on entrepreneurial activities in emerging economies, identifying key trends, challenges, and opportunities within these contexts. Chapter 2: Entrepreneurial Activity in Emerging and Developed Countries: An Institutional Approach This chapter examines the differences in entrepreneurial activities between emerging and developed countries, utilizing an institutional framework to analyze the impact of economic, political, and social institutions on entrepreneurship. Chapter 3: The Impact of Oil Rents and Human Capital on Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Analysis of Gulf and Developed Countries This chapter investigates the influence of oil rents and human capital on entrepreneurship by comparing the entrepreneurial environments of Gulf countries with those of developed economies. Chapter 4: Female Entrepreneurship in Makkah and Madinah: An Institutional Analysis from an Islamic Feminist Perspective This chapter focuses on female entrepreneurship in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, offering an institutional analysis that incorporates an Islamic feminist perspective to understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women entrepreneurs in these regions. Chapter 5: Barriers and Catalysts of Female Social Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study This chapter explores the factors that hinder and promote female social entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia. Through an in-depth case study, it examines the unique barriers faced by women social entrepreneurs, as well as the catalysts that enable their participation and success in the social entrepreneurship landscape. The analysis provides insights into the socio-cultural, and institutional dynamics that shape female social entrepreneurship in the country. By structuring your thesis this way, each chapter provides a clear and focused analysis of different aspects of entrepreneurship within the GCC, particularly Saudi Arabia, while maintaining a cohesive and professional narrative.
Entrepreneurial activity in the gulf countries: An institutional approach
Barqawi, O. (Author). 20 Nov 2024
Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
Student thesis: Doctoral thesis