About the Journal

Arado Business Journal (ABJ) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) under the League of Arab States. Launched in January 2026, ABJ serves as a premier platform for cutting-edge research in business administration, management sciences, and organizational development, with a focus on the Arab world.

ABJ adheres to open-access (OA) policies under the CC-BY-NC 4.0 International License, ensuring free and unrestricted access, distribution, and reuse of content for non-commercial purposes. Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights. All articles undergo rigorous double-blind peer review and are assigned a DOI for global visibility.

Focus & Scope

ABJ aims to:

- Advance theoretical and empirical research in business and administrative sciences.

- Bridge the gap between academia and industry by promoting evidence-based management practices.

- Highlight Arab-centric perspectives while fostering global scholarly dialogue.

Research Areas Include (but not limited to):

  1. Strategic Management & Organizational Behavior
  2. Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Arab Economies
  3. Digital Transformation & AI in Business
  4. Public Administration & Governance Reform
  5. Sustainable Business Models & CSR
  6. Financial Management & Islamic Economics
  7. Human Resource Development & Leadership
  8. Supply Chain & Operations Management

Article Types Accepted:

- Empirical Studies: Original quantitative/qualitative research with field or experimental data.

- Theoretical Contributions: Frameworks/models addressing Arab administrative challenges.

- Case Studies: Rigorous analyses of business/organizational practices in regional contexts.

- Systematic Reviews: Meta-analyses of literature with actionable insights.

- Policy Papers: Evidence-driven recommendations for Arab policymakers.

- Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of recent publications in management sciences.

Compliance with Scopus & Clarivate Standards

ABJ follows global best practices to meet indexing criteria, including:

- Transparent peer review (double-blind, 15–30 days turnaround).

- Diverse editorial board with international expertise.

- Ethical publishing (anti-plagiarism via Turnitin, authorship guidelines per COPE).

- Technical robustness (OJS platform, DOI, XML metadata for cross-database compatibility).

Target Audience

- Academics & researchers in business schools.

- Policymakers in governmental and NGO sectors.

- Corporate leaders & consultants.

- Graduate students (MBAs, PhDs).