Contribution of education to digitalization and health: evidence from GCC & MENA countries

Abstract

This paper explores the impact of digitalization and health on education in the GCC and MENA countries. The study tries to answer the question what is the impact of digitalization and good health on the demand of education in both gulf countries and the Middle East countries using the ARDL model. The empirical results show that education impact varies in both countries, results support the literature as population growth represents pressure on developing countries that are characterised by low and middle-income levels. Also, high-level income countries show a positive and significant impact on economic growth and health in education. While MENA countries show a negative and significant impact on economic growth and life expectancy on education. Findings imply the need for more restructuring of infrastructure and the adaptation of new technology in the region.