Call for Papers: Sustainability Challenges of the Arab World – Strategic Entrepreneurial Perspective

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE
30/06/2026
JOURNAL
Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review
PUBLISHER
Emerald Publishing
POSTED ON
10/03/2026

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Call for Papers: Special Issue on Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review

Submission Now Open

Researchers, scholars, and practitioners are invited to submit their original research for an upcoming Special Issue of Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review. This issue focuses on the theme:

“Sustainability Challenges of the Arab World: A Strategic Entrepreneurial Perspective.”

The special issue is being published by Emerald Publishing, a globally recognized academic publisher known for high-quality scholarly journals and research publications.

This initiative aims to bring together innovative research that addresses the unique sustainability challenges faced by countries in the Arab world, while exploring entrepreneurial strategies that support sustainable development, economic resilience, and responsible management practices.


About the Special Issue

Sustainability has become a critical topic for governments, businesses, and communities across the Arab region. Rapid economic development, environmental pressures, and socio-economic transformation have created complex challenges that require strategic solutions.

This special issue aims to:

  • Encourage innovative research on sustainability challenges

  • Promote entrepreneurial solutions for sustainable development

  • Provide policy and management insights for the Arab region

  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars

The issue seeks high-quality research contributions that analyze sustainability from management, policy, innovation, and entrepreneurial perspectives.


Key Details

Category

Information

Journal

Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review

Publisher

Emerald Publishing

Special Issue Theme

Sustainability Challenges of the Arab World: A Strategic Entrepreneurial Perspective

Submission Status

Open

Submission Deadline

June 30, 2026

Publication Type

Peer-reviewed academic journal


Topics of Interest

Submissions may address (but are not limited to) the following themes:

Area

Example Topics

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Green startups, sustainable innovation, eco-friendly business models

Environmental Management

Climate strategies, resource efficiency, environmental governance

Sustainable Development Policy

Public policy frameworks supporting sustainability

Corporate Sustainability

ESG strategies, responsible leadership, corporate social responsibility

Innovation & Technology

Digital transformation for sustainability

Economic Development

Sustainable economic growth in Arab countries

Social Sustainability

Inclusive development and community engagement

Researchers are encouraged to explore context-specific challenges and opportunities within the Arab region, while also contributing to the broader global sustainability discourse.


Guest Editors

The special issue is led by distinguished academic editors:

Name

Email

Dina Abdelzaher

Abdelzaher@uhcl.edu

Raghda El Ebrashi

raghda.elebrashi@giu-uni.de

Akrum Helfaya

a.n.ekara.helfaya@keele.ac.uk

The editorial team welcomes submissions from international scholars, regional experts, and interdisciplinary researchers interested in sustainability and entrepreneurship.


Submission Guidelines

Authors should ensure that their manuscripts meet the journal’s academic and formatting standards.

General Requirements

Requirement

Details

Manuscript Type

Original research papers

Language

English

Review Process

Double-blind peer review

Format

Follow the journal's official author guidelines

Submission Method

Online submission through the journal’s system

Authors should ensure that their work:

  • Presents original and unpublished research

  • Provides strong theoretical or practical contributions

  • Demonstrates clear relevance to sustainability in the Arab world


Why Submit to This Special Issue?

Publishing in this special issue offers several advantages:

Benefit

Description

Global Visibility

Published through a leading academic publisher

Impactful Research

Contribute to sustainability discussions in the Arab world

Academic Recognition

Peer-reviewed journal publication

Networking

Collaboration with international scholars


Important Deadline

Milestone

Date

Final Submission Deadline

June 30, 2026

Early submissions are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for peer review and revisions.


Conclusion

This special issue presents a unique opportunity for scholars and researchers to contribute to the growing field of sustainability and strategic entrepreneurship in the Arab world. By addressing critical environmental, economic, and social challenges, the research published in this issue will help shape sustainable management practices and policies across the region.

Researchers interested in participating are encouraged to prepare their manuscripts and submit before the June 30, 2026 deadline.

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