Abstract Using data for 2000–2012, the article utilizes the natural experiment of the Arab
Spring to examine its impact on the risk and returns of MENA banks. The analysis indicates …

This paper examines the relationship between political risk and bank stability in the Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) region. We find that political risk is adversely associated with …

We investigate the relation between political risk and the volatility of Islamic and
conventional banks' assets. Using an international sample of 34,452 and 1245 bank-year …

Purpose This paper aims to compare Islamic and commercial banks in the region of Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) in terms of profitability and stability. Design/methodology …

This paper examines the performance of Islamic banks (IBs) and conventional banks (CBs)
during the recent global crisis by looking at the impact of the crisis on profitability, credit and …

The 2007/2008 global financial crisis has given a significant impact on the performance of
banking industry worldwide. The objective of this study is to see the impact of global …

This paper examines the performance of Islamic banks (IBs) and conventional banks (CBs)
during the recent global crisis by examining the impact of the crisis on profitability, credit and …

Using a panel of 101 banks across six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies, we
investigate with the bank performance model CAMEL, whether Islamic banks outperformed …

This study investigates the impact of political instability, macroeconomic and bank-specific
factors on the profitability of Islamic banks in the context of Yemen. The study used two …

Abstract Development of global finance in recent years is marketed with the fastest growth in
Islamic finance. The recent global financial crisis is characterized by the failure of a number …