Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted The Economic Ripple Effect of Tourism: Insights from Saudi Arabia's Growth and Local Communities(University of Glasgow, 2024) Alatif, Munis; Patrizia, RigantiThe research aimed to measure tourism's impact on Saudi Arabia by investigating the industry's ability to contribute to the country's GDP, create new job opportunities, and impact the local community. The research approach also used secondary data methodology, which used two approaches to collect the data on tourism impact: quantitative and qualitative methods. The research found that the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia has both direct and indirect impacts on Saudi Arabia. As a result, tourism contributed to the total GDP of Saudi Arabia between 2019 to 2022 by 3.8 to 3.0% as a direct impact. Moreover, the study showed the links between the number of tourists, tourist spending, and employment opportunities related to economic growth in Saudi Arabia, which might have an indirect impact on the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia. However, in addition to its positive impact, the tourism sector had a negative effect on the Saudi Arabian community, particularly on the cultural structure. Thus, this report represents the impact of tourism on social, cutlery, and policy strategy in Saudi Arabia how the kingdom shifted the economy from oil sources to the non-oil sector, and how the government reduced the cultural harm from tourism practice. This work not only provides a comprehensive understanding of the social economy and the tourism industry's impact on Saudi Arabia but also offers practical insights and recommendations. It presents a detailed analysis of the Saudi government's strategies and the current state, potentials, strategy, and forward insights for sustainable tourism development. By doing so, this study not only enhances our understanding of the impact of the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia but also provides valuable guidance for future policy and strategy development in the country14 0Item Restricted Investigating the Long and Short-run Dynamics between Public Sector Debt and Economic Growth (GDP Level): An Empirical Analysis of Saudi Arabia(University of Sussex, 2024-09) Alharthi, Majed; Pelkonen, PanuThis dissertation aimed to scrutinise the long- and short-term dynamics among public sector debt and economic growth (i.e. GDP levels) in Saudi Arabia by analysing quarterly data from Q1 2015 to Q1 2024. The study applied three standard models (total GDP, oil and non-oil sectors GDP) utilising an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) methodology and controlling for other macroeconomic variables. The results revealed a long-term cointegration presence among public sector debt and economic growth in all models. The dissertation found a statistically positive inducement of public sector debt on total GDP growth in the long term and a negative short-term effect. In addition, a short-term negative effect of public sector debt on oil sector GDP growth was found, while no long-term statistically relevant effect was obtained. As for non-oil sector GDP, a statistically insignificant effect of public sector debt was found in the long term. The study also tested Granger causality and unveiled the existence of a predictive impact on public sector debt, with a mutual relationship between non-oil sector GDP and public sector debt. This dissertation confirms a long-term balanced approach to managing public sector debt levels in Saudi Arabia. Maintaining sustainable positive long-term economic growth returns along with increasing borrowing levels might require constant observing of the public sector debt influences and the adoption of appropriate fiscal policies accordingly. In addition, this dissertation recommends monitoring short-term interactions and implementing proactive policies to avoid their implications on long-term growth. Likewise, predicting causality direction is significant for policymakers in Saudi Arabia by providing proactive insights aimed at designing effective economic and fiscal public debt-related policies.25 0Item Restricted EXAMINING YOUTUBE'S INFLUENCE ON THE PROMOTION OF SAUDI ARABIA'S TOURISM AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION: CONTACT ANALYSIS.(Wake Forest University, 2024-05-20) Alsafari, Shuruq Hassan; Hazen, Michael DavidThis thesis explores YouTube's role in boosting tourism in Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Saudi Vision 2030 plan to revive the tourism sector and stimulate economic growth. It investigates how digital platforms, particularly YouTube, influence travelers' perceptions and choices. By analyzing YouTube videos promoting Saudi tourism, the study emphasizes the significance of cultural aspects like cuisine and hospitality in capturing viewer interest. It also highlights the diverse attractions showcased in the videos, contributing to Saudi Arabia's image as an attractive destination. Viewer comments underscore YouTube's effectiveness in inspiring travel and cultural engagement. Ultimately, the thesis supports Saudi Vision 2030 by leveraging digital platforms to showcase the country's cultural heritage and drive sustainable economic growth in tourism.27 0Item Restricted Three Essays in Behavioral Economics and Macroeconomics: Unraveling Celebrity Influence on Philanthropy, Racial Disparities in Donation Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Saudi Arabia(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-09-27) Alothaim, Rawan; Zak, PaulThis dissertation encompasses three chapters. Two delve into behavioral aspects of charitable donations during the COVID-19 pandemic, investigating celebrity influence and racial disparities, as well as risk preferences. The third chapter shifts to macroeconomics, examining the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and economic growth in Saudi Arabia over a long-term horizon. The first chapter investigates the effectiveness of celebrity endorsements on charitable giving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants' donation decisions were compared after exposure to celebrity and non-profit expert endorsements. Logistic regression and Ordinary Least Squares regression were used to analyze the impact of independent variables on the likelihood and total amount of donations. Findings suggest that celebrities did not significantly affect overall donation behavior, consistent with previous research. The study found no significant difference between celebrity and expert endorsements in terms of donation decisions, underscoring that the primary challenge for non-profit organizations is outreach, as the choice of messenger appears to have minimal impact on donation decisions. The second chapter investigates donation decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically examining racial disparities in charitable giving and the relationship between risk preferences and donations. The analysis is based on the financial contributions made by the average US citizen to food banks in the fourth quarter of 2020. The study finds that a substantial portion of the population (57%) was willing to support charitable causes during this challenging period. Additionally, it reveals that Black participants were more likely to donate and, on average, donate more than individuals from other racial groups. This finding aligns with previous evidence highlighting the generosity of Black individuals in charitable giving. Contrary to some prior results, the study uncovers that risk-averse individuals, as indicated by their frequent use of masks during the pandemic, were more likely to donate. These insights shed light on the role of empathy and donation motivations, offering valuable implications for fundraising campaigns targeting diverse racial groups and individuals with different risk preferences. The third chapter explores the implications of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Saudi Arabia's economic growth, a topic of critical importance amidst the country's ongoing economic diversification under Vision 2030. We employ Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) models to scrutinize the effects of FDI intensity on the Kingdom's economic performance, utilizing annual data. Results reveal no significant short-term impact of FDI on economic growth. However, there is a notable long-run equilibrium relationship among FDI, inflation, interest rates, and GDP per capita growth. Historical crises and real interest rates also significantly influence economic growth. These findings echo the existing literature on the non-significant short-term effect of FDI on Saudi Arabia's economic growth while pointing to potential long-term relationships.17 0