The Department of Economics at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul, held a public defense in Discussion Hall No. (2) for the Master’s thesis titled:​“The Impact of Oil Price Fluctuations on the Foreign Trade of Selected Countries” Submitted by the student: Saad Ibrahim Khader

​The study aimed to analyze the impact of oil price volatility on foreign trade within the selected countries. It focused on illustrating how these fluctuations reflect on exports, imports, and the trade balance, while clarifying the nature of the impact on both oil-exporting and oil-importing nations.

​The study reached several significant conclusions, most notably:

1. ​Direct Correlation: A clear and significant impact of oil price fluctuations on the foreign trade of the countries under study.
2. ​Positive Impact on Exporters: Oil-exporting countries experience a positive impact due to the increase in oil revenues during price surges.
3. ​Negative Impact on Importers: Oil-importing countries suffer a negative impact due to rising import costs.
4. ​Varied Sensitivity: The degree of impact varies between countries depending on the nature of their economies and their level of oil dependency.

​The discussion committee was composed of the following distinguished members:​Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Naif Mahmoud – College of Administration and Economics / University of Mosul (Chair).​Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Rashid Adrash – College of Administration and Economics / Tikrit University (Member).​Lecturer Dr. Mohanad Munir Bashir – College of Administration and Economics / University of Mosul (Member).​Assistant Professor Dr. Rabah Jamil Saad Al-Din – College of Administration and Economics / University of Mosul (Member and Supervisor).