The Department of Economics at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul, held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 a PhD dissertation defense in Discussion Hall No. (1). The dissertation, titled:
“Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of Foreign Trade Determinants on Economic Growth Using Gravity Models for Selected Arab Countries (1990–2024)”
was presented by the candidate: Shaker Mahmoud Farhan Atiyah Al-Jubouri.
The study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between foreign trade and economic growth in Arab countries by employing the gravity model in econometric analysis.
Key findings of the study include:
A positive impact of foreign trade and trade openness on enhancing economic growth.
A negative effect of geographical distance on trade flows between countries.
A positive influence of population size and foreign investment in stimulating trade and growth.
A crucial role of political stability in supporting foreign trade and promoting economic growth.
The examination committee consisted of:
Prof. Dr. Mufeed Thanoon Younis – College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul as a chair, Asst. Prof. Dr. Aws Fakhr Al-Din Ayoub – College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul as a member,  Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdulwahab Thanoon Saadoun – College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul as a member, Asst. Prof. Dr. Omar Hisham Sabah – College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul as a member, Asst. Prof. Dr. Yusra Salem Nayef – College of Administration and Economics, University of Tikrit as a member and
Prof. Dr. Saad Mahmoud Khalil Al-Kawaz – College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul as a member and supervisor.