YU - Riyadh

Dr. Abdelghani Echchabi

Assistant Professor

Biography:

Abdelghani Echchabi is currently an Assistant Professor of Finance at Al Yamamah University in Saudi Arabia. He has previously held academic and leadership positions at several higher education institutions in Morocco, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. His research and teaching interests cover a wide range of topics in finance, banking, with a particular focus on emerging markets and Islamic finance. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Echchabi has delivered extensive professional training in banking and finance, which has enriched both his scholarly work and his teaching practice. He has actively chaired and participated in numerous international conferences and has published extensively in high quality, indexed academic journals. Furthermore, he serves on the editorial boards of several renowned academic journals in the fields of finance, banking, and economics, contributing to the advancement of research and academic standards in these areas.

Publications:

Selected Refereed Journal Articles

  • Sibanda, W. and Echchabi, A. (2025), “ESG-Rating metrics and portfolio performance dynamics: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates”, International Journal of Business Performance Management, Accepted/Forthcoming.
  • Musse, O.S.H., Echchabi, A., Mohamud, I.H., & Shariff, M.N. (2024), “Empirical assessment of climate change effect on cereal crop production in the East African community”, Discover Sustainability, Vol. 6 (1147), pp. 1-18.
  • Musse, O.S.H. and Echchabi, A. (2024), “Determinants of foreign direct investment inflows in the East African Community: The role of political stability, economic growth and trade openness”, Australasian Review of African Studies, Vol. 45 No. 2, pp. 89-110.
  • Echchabi, A., Grassa, R. and Khlif, H. (2024), “Guest Editorial: Contemporary issues in accounting and finance in the Mena region”, International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation, Vol. 20 No. 1/2, pp. 1-4.
  • Sarea, A., Rabbani, M., Ur Rahiman, H. and Echchabi, A. (2023), “Donors’ attitude towards fundraising efforts in UAE during COVID-19 pandemic: The moderating role of ethics”, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, 12 No. 2, pp. 249-266.
  • Echchabi, A., Grassa, R. and Khlif, H. (2023), “Guest Editorial: Corporate disclosure and reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic”, Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, Vol. 21 No. 4, pp. 777-779.
  • Echchabi, A., Ayedh, A.M., Chaita, M.V. and Sibanda, W. (2022), “Entrepreneurial behaviour of university students in the United Arab Emirates: An empirical analysis”, International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, 21 No. 3, pp. 307-329.
  • Echchabi, A., Bocanet, A. and Grassa, R. (2022), “Determinants of Selection of Halal Tourism Destination: A Case Study of the UAE”, Global Journal Al-Thaqafah, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 186-203.
  • Furqani, H. and Echchabi, A. (2022), “Who is homo Islamicus? A Qur’anic perspective of the Islamic agent in Islamic Economics”, ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, 14 No. 2, pp. 206-220.
  • Zuhroh, I., Rofik, M. and Echchabi, A. (2021), “Banking stock price movement and macroeconomic indicators: k-means clustering approach”, Cogent Business & Management, Vol. 8 No. 1., pp. 1-10.
  • Ayedh, A.M., Echchabi, A., Abdul Hamid, F. and Salleh, S. (2021), “Implications of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain on Auditing and Accounting Practices: The Malaysian Experience”, International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies, Vo. 2 No. 2, pp. 172-186.
  • Echchabi, A., Omar M.M.S., Ayedh, A.M. and Sibanda, W. (2021), “Islamic banks financing of FinTech Startups in Oman: An exploratory study”, Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 55-65.
  • Omar, M.M.S., Echchabi, A., Ayedh, A.M. and Al-Hajri, S. (2021), “Higher education in light of COVID-19 pandemic: The role of educational technology”, International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 8 No. 1, pp. 124-136.
  • Al-Hajri, S., Echchabi, A., Ayedh, A.M. and Omar, M.M.S. (2021), “Cloud computing systems acceptance in higher education in Oman: An empirical analysis in light of COVID-19 outbreak”, International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 10 No. 3, pp. 930-937.
  • Omar,M.S., Echchabi, A., Ayedh, A.M. and Al-Hajri, S. (2021), “Determinants of social and environmental reporting practices disclosure in Libyan Oil and Gas industry: A Managerial perspective”, International Journal of Energy Economics and
    Policy,     Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 504-510.
  • Echchabi, A., Omar M.M.S. and Ayedh, A. (2021), “Factors Influencing Bitcoin Investment Intention: The case of Oman”, International Journal of Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, 11 No. 1, pp. 1-15.
  • Echchabi, A., Abd. Aziz, H. and Tanas, I. (2021), “Determinants of investment in cryptocurrencies: The case of Morocco”, Review of Accounting Finance and Governance, 1 No. 1, pp. 1-6.
  • Ayedh, A., Echchabi, A., Battour, M. and Omar M.M.S. (2021), “Malaysian Muslim Investors’ Behaviour Towards the Blockchain-based Bitcoin Cryptocurrency”, Journal of Islamic Marketing, 12 No. 4, pp. 690-704.
  • Irhoumah, A.H., Ayedh, and Echchabi, A. (2020), “Determinants of microfinance factors affecting women’s empowerment: Evidence from Egypt”, FWU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 1-11.
  • Ayedh, A.M., Echchabi, A., Shafii, Z. and Salleh, S. (2020), “Shariah governance and assurance index in GCC Islamic banks”, Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance, Vol. 37 No. 3, pp. 56-74.
  • Echchabi, A., Omar M.M.S. and Ayedh, A.M. (2020), “Entrepreneurial intention among female university students in Oman”, Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 12 No. 4, pp. 280-297.
  • Sibanda, W., Ndiweni, E., Boulkeroua, M., Echchabi, A. and Ndlovu, T. (2020), “Digital technology disruption on bank business models”, International Journal of Business Performance Management, 21 No. 1/2, pp. 184-213.

 

Books

  • Sarea, A., Echchabi, A., Salami, M.A. and Mahmood, A. (2025), Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Innovation Management and Risk Management (Eds.), Springer Nature, Singapore.
  • Echchabi, A., Grassa, R. and Sibanda, W. (2022), Contemporary Research in Accounting and Finance: Case Studies from the MENA Region (Eds.), Springer Nature, Singapore.

 

Selected Book Chapters

  • Saleh, M.A., Abbasi, A.A., Al Falasi, A.A., Almheiri, M.B., Echchabi, A. (2022), “Customers’ preference and selection of Takaful insurance products: The UAE case”, In A. Echchabi, R. Grassa and W. Sibanda (Eds.), Contemporary Research in Accounting and Finance: Case Studies from the MENA Region (217-236). Singapore: Springer Nature.
  • Al-Hajri, S., Echchabi, A., Ghayas, S. and Akour, M.A. (2022), “Customers’ acceptance of E-banking in light of COVID-19 pandemic: The case of Oman”, In A. Echchabi, R. Grassa and W. Sibanda (Eds.), Contemporary Research in Accounting and Finance: Case Studies from the MENA Region (237-252). Singapore: Springer Nature.
  • Azouzi, D. and Echchabi, A. (2015), “Are Tunisian SMEs adopting E-commerce? An exploratory study”, In M.A. Abdullah and M.B. Yusof (Eds.), Small and Medium Enterprises in Muslim countries (246-266). Kuala Lumpur: IIUM Press.
  • Olaniyi, O. N., Echchabi, A. and Alfarisi, M.F. (2013), “Sukuk as an alternative mechanism for infrastructure development and improvement of small businesses in Nigeria”, In K.I. Dandago, A.D. Dahiru and U.A. Oseni (Eds.), Essentials of Islamic Banking and Finance in Nigeria (202-213). Kano: Benchmark Publishers Limited.

Conferences: 

  • Echchabi, A., Ayedh, M.A. and Azouzi, D. (2025), “Blockchain for Shariah-compliant farming: A proposed model for ethical and sustainable agricultural business”, Values for Impact: Ethical Finance, Innovation and Sustainable Growth, June 18th-19th, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Echchabi, A. (2024), “Startup companies fraud prevention: The role of transparency and accountability”, International Scientific and Technological Convention: Innovative Approaches to Science and Strategic Analyses, November 11th-12th, Jizzakh, Uzbekistan.
  • Echchabi, A., Ayedh, A.M., Musse, O.S.H. and El Amri, M.C. (2024), “Financing opportunities for small farm holders: The case of Uzbekistan”, 17th International Conference on Knowledge, Economy and Management, October 28th-29th, 2024, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • Echchabi, A., Alhawai, K., Ayedh, A.M. and Azouzi, D. (2023), “Factors influencing the employability of university graduates: An analytical review”, HCT Annual Business Conference, March 15th-16th, 2023, Dubai, UAE.
  • Ayedh, A.M. and Echchabi, A. (2023), “Political parties financing and government policy development: A critical analysis”, HCT Annual Business Conference, March 15th-16th, 2023, Dubai, UAE – Co-author.
  • Grassa, R., Echchabi, A. and Bocanet, A. (2022), “Determinants of Halal tourism destination selection: An exploratory study in the UAE”, Gulf Research Meeting, July 14th-16th, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
  • Azouzi, D. and Echchabi, A. (2021), “Corporate social responsibility: The case of Orange Tunisia-When technology goes Green”, International Business Conference: Achieving Sustainable Development through Business Innovation and Digital Technologies, October 18th-19th, Dubai, UAE.
  • Sibanda, W., Bakhouche, A., Chaita, M., Bocanet, A., Echchabi, A. and Elchaar, R. (2021), “Modelling technical efficiency and productivity growth of UAE banks: A three stage analytical framework”, International Business Conference: Achieving Sustainable Development through Business Innovation and Digital Technologies, October 18th-19th, Dubai, UAE.
  • Ayedh, A.M., Echchabi, A. and Baroudi, S. (2021), “Islamic ethics during economic crises: An analytical comparison”, International Business Conference: Achieving Sustainable Development through Business Innovation and Digital Technologies, October 18th-19th, Dubai, UAE.
  • Sibanda, W., Bocanet, A., Chaita, M. and Echchabi, A. (2021), “Technical efficiency and total factor productivity analysis of United Arab Emirates Banks: A three stage approach”, 35th Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference, April 7th-9th, Rome, Italy.
  • Al-Hajri, S., Echchabi, A., Ghayas, S. and Akour, M.A. (2021), “Customers’ acceptance of E-Banking in light of COVID-19 pandemic: The case of Oman”, Economic Research Forum Conference on: The GCC Economies in the Wake of COVID19: Charting the Road to Recovery and Resilience, March 9th-10th, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Echchabi, A., Omar M.M.S., Ayedh, A.M. and Sibanda, W. (2020), “FinTech Startups financing in Islamic banks in Oman: A qualitative survey from Islamic banks perspective”, Sixth International Conference on Accounting and Finance, October 13th-14th, Muhammadiyah University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • Grassa, R., Echchabi, A. and Bocanet, A. (2020), “Islamic tourism development model in the UAE: Prospects and challenges”, Fourth Industrial Revolution: Transforming Businesses Conference, September 24th, Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai.

Teaching: 

Graduate Teaching

  • Entrepreneurial Finance.
  • Managerial Finance.
  • Islamic Capital Markets.
  • Principles of Conventional and Islamic Finance.
  • Fundamentals of Conventional Markets.

Undergraduate Teaching

  • Principles of Microeconomics.
  • Principles of Macroeconomics.
  • Principles of Finance.
  • Statistical Methods.
  • Quantitative Methods.
  • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting.
  • Managerial Accounting.
  • Business Finance.
  • Financial Management.
  • Corporate Finance.
  • Money and Banking.
  • Portfolio Management.
  • Financial Assets and Markets.
  • Real Estate Finance.
  • Islamic Banking and Islamic Financial Markets.
  • Contemporary Issues in Finance.

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