The global outbreak of COVID-19 began in March 2020. As of April 2021, the global caseload has reached over 150 million. Governments globally have introduced various measures in an attempt to contain the virus’s spread. These measures have varied in type and stringency in different parts of the world. Some nations have applied extensive containment measures, whereas others have implemented basic guidelines. Governments have also introduced various vaccines to combat the pandemic; around 1.4 billion vaccine doses had been administered as of May 2021.

Senior Fellow- Transportation & Infrastructure
Nora is a senior fellow at KAPSARC specializing in transport economics research and energy consumption in the transport sector. Her…
Nora is a senior fellow at KAPSARC specializing in transport economics research and energy consumption in the transport sector. Her areas of interest include energy and transport economics, policy analysis, energy transitions, and sustainable transport. She holds an M.Sc. in Maritime and Air Transport Management, focusing on maritime transport economics research, from the University of Antwerp in Belgium and a B.S.B.A. in Business Administration and International Relations from The American University in Washington D.C.
Expertise
- Energy Economics
- Policy Analysis
- Sustainable Transport
- Energy Transitions
- Energy in Transport and Freight Transport
Publications See all Nora Nezamuddin’s publications

A Review Approach to Understanding the Current Status of Port Resilience: Lessons Learned for GCC Ports
The global outbreak of COVID-19 began in March 2020. As of April 2021, the global…
14th January 2025
A Maritime Sector in Transition – The Role of Saudi Arabia
The global outbreak of COVID-19 began in March 2020. As of April 2021, the global…
12th January 2025