14 results on '"Abdo, Hafez"'
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2. A ‘Crypto Tax Assessment Index (C-TAI)’ for oil and gas industry
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Mas’ud, Abdulsalam, Manaf, Nor Aziah Abdul, Saad, Natrah, and Abdo, Hafez
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- 2020
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3. On-farm anaerobic digestion uptake barriers and required incentives: A case study of the UK East Midlands region
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Ackrill, Rob and Abdo, Hafez
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- 2020
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4. Disclosure of provisions for decommissioning costs in annual reports of oil and gas companies: A content analysis and stakeholder views
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Abdo, Hafez, Mangena, Musa, Needham, Graham, and Hunt, David
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- 2018
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5. Exploring the rationales for relaxations in the UK petroleum fiscal regime 1980-2000
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Abdo, Hafez
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336.2430941 - Abstract
The UK is considered a new oil province compared with other oil producing countries, such as Saudi Arabia. The UK petroleum fiscal regime was established since 1975 and tightened up with a number of different new taxes till 1981. The objective of the tight fiscal terms was to secure more rent from the UK oil resources for the nation. However, the period 1983-2000 had witnessed three petroleum tax relaxations. These took place in 1983, 1987-88, and 1993. These relaxations presented a clear change in the type of the LJK governance of its petroleum resources from a proprietorial to a non-proprietorial regime. This new type of governance petroleum resources continued to be accommodated under a unique type of mineral ownership in the UK, which was called in ternis of the UK oil industry "the North Sea Model". This unique type of minerals ownership grants the concessionaire a mining and economic right but not a mineral right. Therefore, it accommodates private interests under public control. This thesis explores and tests the historical rationales for the three UK petroleum tax relaxations. The investigation of these rationales is based on three viewpoints: the Government, the UK oil industry, and academics. The tests of the rationales showed that the 1983 petroleum tax relaxation was not successful in achieving its proposed aims, which were expressed in the rationales. The 1987-88 petroleum tax relaxation was successful in stimulating extra investments in new areas, and in increasing the cash flow of the UK oil industry. This increase in investments and cash flow were at the expense of the Government who paid E216 million in 1992 because of PRT allowances and relief. However, the 1993 petroleum tax relaxation left the Government with a very small economic rent from new oil fields, which was based only on the ordinary corporation tax. The results of this thesis show that the UK Government was always the revenue loser as a consequence of these tax relaxations. These were the key drivers of changing the UK governance of its petroleum resources from proprietorial to non- proprietorial regime. This might be because of depending on wrong judgment to any potential petroleum resources in situ, and a wrong following to the Ricardian rent theory.
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- 2006
6. Towards exporting renewable energy from MENA region to Europe: An investigation into domestic energy use and householders’ energy behaviour in Libya
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Mohamed, Ahmed M.A., Al-Habaibeh, Amin, Abdo, Hafez, and Elabar, Sherifa
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- 2015
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7. Investigating the effectiveness of different forms of mineral resources governance in meeting the objectives of the UK petroleum fiscal regime
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Abdo, Hafez
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- 2014
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8. Impact of institutional and contingent factors on adopting environmental management accounting systems: the case of manufacturing companies in Libya
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Elhosade, Sami, Abdo, Hafez, and Mas'ud, Abdulsalam
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Contingency Theory ,Management Accounting ,Environmental Management Accounting ,New Institutional Sociology ,Libya - Abstract
Purpose: Environmental management accounting (EMA) has received increasing interest since 2000 and is now regarded as an effective tool to deal with environmental issues and the economic performance of companies and countries. This study aims to examine the impacts of institutional pressures on the adoption of EMA by manufacturing companies operating in Libya. The study examines how such adoption is impacted by four contingent factors, namely, company size, company age, environmental management system adoption and business type. Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected from a sample of medium- and large-sized manufacturing companies operating in Libya by means of a questionnaire survey. Institutional pressure and contingency factors were tested against the level of EMA adoption via multiple regression analysis and moderator multiple regression. Findings: The results indicate that the relationship between coercive pressures and EMA adoption varies as a function of company size. This result indicates that when companies face pressures, the way they respond depends on specific circumstances and characteristics of the company such as company size. Originality/value: The key contribution of this study to the body of knowledge comes from being able to combine contingency and the new institutional sociology perspective of the institutional theory to create a complementary perspective. This was achieved by examining the moderating effect of the four contingent variables on the relationship between institutional pillars and EMA adoption in manufacturing companies in Libya.
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- 2021
9. The taxation of UK oil and gas production: Why the windfalls got away
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Abdo, Hafez
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- 2010
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10. Some innovative methods of the civil service personnel management in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Abdo, Hafez, Saiymova, Miramkul, and Pilipenko, EN
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Personnel management is the main factor of modern society economic success. This significantlychanges the very concept of “human resources management” - it goes from a simple prompt solution tothe determination of problems arising the definition of people future needs, as well as the developmentof both their labor and creative potential. In this regard, it should be emphasized that in business, especiallyin large-scale one Personnel management is focused on solving strategic tasks of the organizationinnovative development, in other words, its goals and principles must comply with the organizationbasic strategic concept, and the function of personnel management must be taken into account whendeveloping the organization strategy. The aim of the study is to determine the new technologies effectivenessin public administration. This is called service-oriented thinking. In short, service systems arethe location of systems that create value and include people sharing information, technology and organizations,as well as language, measures, models, laws, etc. The main carrier of new competitive ideas,solutions, non-standard tasks or new ways of solving standard problems is the personnel. Creation of anefficient and effective system of public administration is a necessary condition for ensuring the dynamicsocial and economic development of our country. Therefore, the number one task remains to improvethe effectiveness of public administration, strict observance of the rule of law by state officials, and theprovision of high-quality public services to the public. Thus, the urgency of researching innovative methodsof the personnel management system in a state institution is due to the need for timely formationand development of innovative mechanisms for making managerial decisions that are adequate to therequirements of the modern economy, scientific and technical and information progress. Analyzing theforeign experience of the above countries, it should be noted a number of features that are of practical interestand can be taken into account in the process of improving the public service system of Kazakhstan:- in the countries examined, the professionalization of the state apparatus is carried out on an ongoingbasis;- flexible methods of human resources management (personnel management);- there are mechanisms for transferring the best employees with experience between the public andprivate sectors.Analyzing the experience of foreign countries, it is necessary to determine the level of public confidencein the system of competitive selection and the level of confidence of civil servants and citizens inthe mechanism for implementing the principles of meritocracy, that is, raising the career ladder with merit.During the development of innovative methods, knowledge of the program being implemented in thepublic service is acquired; knowledge of the best personnel technologies used in the modern public serviceof foreign countries; knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of the use of traditional and innovativehuman resources management tools in the civil service management practice; the ability to make a reasonablechoice of a specific staff tool, taking into account the purposes of its application, as well as the specificsof the given situation; skills of developing procedures and documents by the personnel department.This is called service-oriented thinking. In short, service systems are the location of systems that createvalue and include people, share information, technologies and organizations, as well as language,measures, models, laws, and so on.Key words: personnel, management, efficiency, governance, innovation, competence.
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11. Opportunities, Challenges and Risks of Transition into Renewable Energy: The Case of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Darwish, Saad, Abdo, Hafez, and Alshuwaiee, Wael M.
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RENEWABLE energy sources , *FOSSIL fuels , *HUBBERT peak theory , *ECONOMIC security - Abstract
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have abounded underground fossil fuel resources and high potentials for renewable energy (RE). However, given the Peak Oil Theory and the international climate change regulations and protocols, investments in RE became a first-class candidate. The current conceptualized study investigates barriers, risk, and opportunities associated with the transition to RE generation in member states of GCC. The study deploys secondary data extracted from published statistics and related literature. Via an interpretive, exploratory and explanatory approach, we conclude that there is a long-term need to expand uptake of RE technologies in order to meet the possible medium to long-terms energy and economic securities. Bureaucratic inefficiency and fuel subsidies along with absence of both suitable investment framework and supporting energy policies for investments in RE were found to be significant barriers to RE deployment in the GCC states. The current paper argues that the GCC has a specific climate advantage for RE. Therefore, if RE options are utilised ideally by the GCC member states they can play a significant role in substituting conventional energy sources and in sustaining energy and economic securities of the GCC member states. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
12. Mineral resources governance, the UK petroleum fiscal regime: a historical evaluation
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Abdo, Hafez and Tavidze, A
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© 2014 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. After 40 years of oil investments, the UK is now a mature oil province. During these 40 years or so, the UK Government has changed the type of governance it uses to manage its petroleum resources. This paper introduces the theoretical background to two models of mineral resource governance: the so-called proprietorial and non-proprietorial regimes. It investigates the adoption of these two models by the UK Government and their effect on the overall tax take from the UK's petroleum resources. The analysis tracks the changes in the UK petroleum taxation system since establishment up until 2010. It assesses how these tax changes have affected the overall petroleum marginal tax rate. The study concludes that the UK Government adopted a proprietorial type of mineral governance during the period 1975-1982, before changing to a non-proprietorial regime in the period 1983-2000. Since 2000 it has begun to move back towards a proprietorial style of governance. This change is still in its early stages, however; the evidence shows that although there has been an increase in fiscal revenues, this increase has been small.
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- 2014
13. Exploring the Relationship between Energy Cost and People's Consumption Behaviour.
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Al-Marri, Wadha, Al-Habaibeh, Amin, and Abdo, Hafez
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The international drive to reduce carbon emission and improve energy security is focusing the attention on consumer behaviour, where significant energy savings are expected by a simple modification in attitude at minimal costs. Energy consumption in buildings in most countries accounts for 20% to 40% of the total consumption, as a result this makes household energy conservation an opportunity to reduce energy consumption. Most countries try to drive behavioural change via different strategies such as educating the public, improving feedback to consumers, enhancing building insulation, the use of smart meters and in some cases by increasing energy prices. This paper investigates the relationship between energy cost and people's consumption behaviour. Normally, energy cost is changed incrementally in most societies which makes the relationship between energy cost and behaviour a complex relationship; because it is linked to many factors such as inflation and the increase in average household's income. The increase in energy prices risks the introduction of fuel poverty which could result in many social and health concerns. In order to address the relationship between energy cost and people's behaviour, a unique case study is addressed by focusing on a group of Qatari students living in the UK. The reason behind this is that Qataris have a distinctive situation where they enjoy subsidised electricity in their own home country, but when they move to UK, they are expected to pay for their electricity consumption. When their energy bill becomes a significant part of their monthly income, would this have an influence on their behaviour in comparison to living in Qatar? This paper has addressed the above question through a survey to Qatari students living in the UK and the results show that electricity cost was a main factor in their behavioural change; however, other factors also play an important role in their consumer behaviour such as values, education, culture and independent life style. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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14. A 'Crypto Tax Assessment Index (C-TAI)' for oil and gas industry.
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Mas'ud, Abdulsalam, Manaf, Nor Aziah Abdul, Saad, Natrah, and Abdo, Hafez
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TAX assessment , *GAS industry , *PETROLEUM industry , *FISCAL policy , *ENVIRONMENTAL impact charges - Abstract
In addition to conventional taxes, host oil and gas producing countries impose a "crypto tax", including sustainability-related taxes similar to environmental taxes and social sphere development costs. These taxes aim to maximize government taxes which are collected to ensure operational efficiency and sustainable development. In contrast, multinational oil companies look beyond conventional taxes by performing a thorough assessment of "crypto tax" while deciding investment locations. Extractive industry taxation literature is limited in offering a scrupulous index. In particular, how a robust index is constructed and tested for these quasi-taxes. Therefore, the issues surrounding the construction and testing of Crypto Tax Assessment Index (C-TAI) underpins the relevance and motivations of this study. Specifically, this study aims to examine the construction and testing of a C-TAI in guiding policymakers and investors concerning crypto taxes. A properly constructed Index would enable governments to undertake environmental and sustainability assessment, knowing that the index suited their particular petroleum fiscal policy. The Malaysian marginal oil field sector was established to test internal and external validities and model fit indices of the C-TAI through surveying the opinions of experts in this field. Taking these views and opinions into consideration, in constructing an appropriate C-TAI, researchers can use the index address possible questions relating to the effects of crypto taxes on individual oil and gas projects or the overall petroleum sector of a country. For instance, how useful the constructed C-TAI could be in the examination the effect of crypto taxes on the profitability of a mature basin? How does the constructed C-TAI could be used in relation to the effect of crypto taxes on the profitability of marginal oil fields and the investment climate of a frontier petroleum basin? In answering these questions, it is anticipated that a properly constructed and robust C-TAI would help to guide policymakers and investors in understanding the importance of a C-TAI for crypto taxes, including sustainable developments. • In addition to conventional taxes, host countries impose "crypto tax" to maximize tax take, ensure production efficiency and sustainable development. • Multinationals look beyond the glary conventional taxes while deciding investment locations. • However, a robust and valid index for these "crypto tax" is yet to be constructed. • Crypto Tax Assessment Index(C-TAI) is constructed and validated through empirical analyses. • The Index can be utilized by policymakers, oil and gas companies and researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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