The authors establish that the doctoral mother-students are meeting their educational and maternal obligations, while navigating the pandemic by "applying a multitasking regime" to their daily routines and comparing themselves metaphorically to the proverbial "octopus," trying to do multiple things simultaneously. [...]Janardhan delves into the pandemic-induced disruptions in the rules of engagement between the governments in the Gulf region and the expatriate population, including women. [...]Dr. Olimat's article on the Geopolitics of North Africa examines the impact of the geopolitical factors of the region on state's response to the pandemic.
Introduction: Women and Family life during the COVID 19 Crisis in the Middle East Countries: Challenges and Responses