CIMEGS–SEJ (Socio-Economic Journal)

CIMEGS-SEJ (Socio-Economic Journal)

ISSN 2819-6252

Published by the Canadian Institute for Middle East and Gulf Studies (CIMEGS)

CIMEGS-SEJ (Socio-Economic Journal) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Canadian Institute for Middle East and Gulf Studies (CIMEGS), Canada. It provides an open-access platform for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research addressing the evolving socio-economic, environmental, political, and technological dynamics of the Middle East and Gulf regions.

Core Areas of Focus:

• Socio-economic development and transformation in the Gulf and MENA regions
• Public policy, governance, and institutional reform
• Social change, migration, and identity in a globalized context
• Urban planning, inclusive architecture, and sustainable city-making
• Digital innovation and smart technologies in socio-economic contexts
• Environmental sustainability and climate policy through the lens of social and economic justice

The journal particularly welcomes empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented research that bridges academic insight with real-world challenges. With a commitment to scholarly excellence and regional relevance, CIMEGS-SEJ aims to become a key reference for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in shaping the future of the Middle East and Gulf.

The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary submissions that engage with socio-economic questions from the perspectives of environmental studies, digital innovation, public health, or urban development—provided they align with the journal’s core mission and contribute to understanding the transformative dynamics of the Middle East and Gulf regions.

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review and are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0) to ensure broad dissemination and long-term accessibility.