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Item Restricted “Exploring the Macroeconomic Implications of CBDCs”(Brunel University, 2024-09-05) Alnughaymishi, Saleh Mohammed; Korotana, MohammedThis dissertation examines the potential macroeconomic implications of CBDC adoption, focusing on monetary policy, financial stability, and economic growth. A comprehensive literature review explores the historical evolution of money and digital currencies, analysing various CBDC models and design choices. The study delves into the potential impacts of CBDCs on monetary policy transmission mechanisms and financial stability, while also considering the technological and operational challenges associated with their implementation. The dissertation provides a detailed analysis of the UK's legislative framework concerning CBDCs, including an overview of current financial legislation, proposed regulatory changes, and the role of the Bank of England. Comparative analyses with other jurisdictions offer a broader perspective on global regulatory approaches. Empirical analysis1 and case studies of CBDC implementations provide practical insights into the real-world implications of these digital currencies. Based on these findings, the dissertation presents policy recommendations for central banks, governments, financial institutions2, and technology providers to effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by CBDCs.35 0Item Restricted Generative AI Technologies Use Among Higher Education Students in Saudi Arabia: Benefits and Concerns(University of Southampton, 2024) AlKhunayfir, Sarah; Zarifis, AlexThis study investigates the use of generative AI technologies among higher education students in Saudi Arabia, focusing on perceived benefits and concerns. As these technologies rapidly integrate into academic environments, understanding their impact becomes crucial for effective implementation and policy development. The research aims to identify specific benefits in terms of time savings, unique insights, and personalised feedback, while also examining concerns regarding overreliance, data privacy, and information accuracy. Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilised a closed-questions survey distributed to 150 higher education students in Saudi Arabia. The survey gathered data on students' perceptions and usage patterns of generative AI technologies, which were then analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Findings reveal a nuanced landscape of student attitudes. Students perceive significant benefits from generative AI, with time savings emerging as the most appreciated advantage, followed by gaining unique insights and receiving personalised feedback. Concurrently, moderate levels of concern were identified, primarily regarding the accuracy of AI-generated content and potential overreliance on these technologies. Interestingly, data privacy concerns were less pronounced than anticipated. The study concludes that while students recognise the transformative potential of generative AI in enhancing learning experiences, they remain cautious about its limitations. These findings contribute to the understanding of AI integration in Saudi higher education and offer valuable insights for developing balanced, ethical, and effective AI integration strategies. The research underscores the need for ongoing dialogue, policy development, and further investigation to ensure that the integration of generative AI aligns with educational goals and societal values in Saudi Arabia.28 0Item Restricted The inadequacy of compliance theory: A case study of Saudi Arabia and TRIPS(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-05-25) Alsaeed, Omar; Alattar, MohsenInnovation and emerging technologies continue to drive the marketplace and global economy, increasing the convergence of international companies working with each other and necessitating the negotiation and adoption of new legal agreements between states. International trade law has sought to maintain the integrity of the global market by protecting intellectual property (“IP”) and establishing international agreements, including the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (“TRIPS”), that ensure the protection of IP rights and related rights at the international level. Compliance with such agreements has been the subject of considerable debate among legal scholars, many of whom wrestle with binary frameworks that depict states as either compliant or non-compliant. This study investigates one international actor, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“the KSA” or “the Kingdom”), and the factors that govern the extent of its compliance with international legal agreements, and particularly with TRIPS. Adopting a library-based, qualitative analytical approach, this thesis discusses the lack of consensus over the relationship between compliance and implementation and the absence of a suitable theory that examines compliance comprehensively. First, a distinction is drawn between the KSA’s implementation of TRIPS and its compliance therewith, and the gap between the two is assessed. Next, through a critique of various theories of compliance, the challenges it presents even for those states that wish to comply are considered. Finally, Jacobson and Weiss’s comprehensive model of compliance is applied to the case of the KSA to develop a deeper understanding of the Kingdom’s complex relationship with TRIPS and with international legal agreements generally. The findings suggest that scholars may be better served by a sliding scale model as opposed to the widely practised binary model.38 0