Araby MadboulyAraby Madbouly is an Associate Professor of Economics and currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at Muscat College, Sultanate of Oman. He holds a PhD in Economics and International Economics (2007) from Helwan University, Egypt, here his doctoral research focused on currency crises prediction and prevention in emerging markets. He also earned a Master’s degree in International Economics (1999) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Foreign Trade (1993) from Helwan University. Dr. Madbouly has made significant academic contributions in the fields of economics, finance, corporate governance, and innovation management. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings, with recent works addressing FinTech adoption, corporate governance in the GCC, sustainable financial inclusion, and innovation ecosystems. He has co-authored publications with international collaborators in Cogent Business & Management, Corporate Governance, Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, and Routledge volumes, among others. Beyond research, Dr. Madbouly has played a key role in academic leadership and program development. At Muscat College, he successfully secured accreditation for several collaborative degree programs with UK universities, including MSc and BA programs in management, data science, and sustainability. He also serves as an External Reviewer for the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance (OAAAQA), contributing to higher education quality standards in Oman. His professional record also includes extensive supervision of MSc and PhD students, external examining at regional and international institutions, and participation as a keynote speaker and panelist at numerous international conferences. Dr. Madbouly is also active on the editorial boards of international journals such as the Journal of Business Strategy, Finance and Management (JBSFM) and Journal of Finance, Business and Management Studies (JFBMS). Read More Read Less