Foreign direct investment, salaries and wages: empirical evidence from Palestine and Jordan

Dr Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry.

Dr Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit). Dr Nemer Badwan worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, and capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher.

Dr Ihab Qubbaj holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and currently serves as the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Palestine Technical University- Kadoorie (PTUK). Additionally, he works as an advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr Ihab has held various esteemed positions throughout his career, including Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Technical Education, Assistant Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Member of the Board of Directors of the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence, and Member of the Palestinian Higher Education Council. Dr Ihab's research interests encompass several areas, including finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, emotional intelligence, leadership, and quality, among others. He has actively participated in numerous scientific committees for both local and international conferences. Moreover, he has represented Palestine in various international forums, advocating for the development of higher education systems and scientific research. He is an Associate Professor of business administration at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher.

Safa Qasem has a master's degree in public management. Safa worked as a science teacher at Birnabala Girls’ Secondary School to teach at the secondary level, then she worked at the Continuing Education Center at Birzeit University in the programme of designing and developing learning blocks and strategies for their application. Safa worked as a school principal at Birnabala Girls Basic School. She also worked as a principal at Fatima Al-Zahraa Girls Secondary School.

Dr Mohammad Sleimi is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Management Department at Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Management (HR specialization) from Girne American University and an MBA from Birzeit University. Previously, he served as the Head of the Entrepreneurship Center for Accounting Sciences, the Head of the Humanities Department at PTUK's Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the Head of the Industrial Management Department. His teaching expertise spans strategic management, human resources, and organizational behaviour, while his research focuses on strategic and human resources management and Supply Chain Management. Dr Sleimi's work has been widely published in reputable journals, including the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Organizacija and the International Journal for Quality Research. Dr Sleimi has supervised several master's theses, covering organizational conflict management, green human resource management, and knowledge management. Dr Sleimi has served as an external reviewer for faculty promotions, including evaluating research publications and academic contributions for candidates seeking promotion to Associate Professor at two universities in the Middle East region.