The College of Administration and Economics at the University of Mosul – Department of Economics – held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, defense of a Master’s thesis in Discussion Hall No. (1), entitled:

“Measuring and Analyzing Selected Health Indicators and Their Impact on Economic Growth in Selected Arab Countries for the Period (2000–2022)”

by the student: Nashwan Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Sabawi.

The study aimed to measure and analyze the relationship between health indicators and economic growth in selected Arab countries, as well as to identify similarities and differences in how these health indicators affect per capita income based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The key findings of the study include:

The selection of the Fixed Effects (FE) Panel Model was justified due to its ability to clearly explain the impact of relationships between health and educational variables on economic growth.

The variable average years of schooling, as a component of human capital, is considered an important control variable that enhances the reliability and accuracy of the results.

The examination committee consisted of:

Assistant Professor Dr. Rabah Jameel Saad Al-Din – College of Administration and Economics / University of Mosul – Chair

Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulwahab Thunoon Saadoun – College of Administration and Economics / University of Mosul – Member

Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed – Northern Technical University – Member

Assistant Professor Dr. Nizar Sadiq Elias – College of Administration and Economics / University of Mosul – Member and Supervisor.