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Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East: (Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development)

Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East: (Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development)


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The knowledge economy has become an important part of contemporary development for cities in a time of globalization and expansion. Examining theories of knowledge transfer and urban advancement allows for better adaptation in a changing global society. Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East provides emerging research on the contemporary practices of architecture, urban design, and implementation in contemporary Middle Eastern cities. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics, such as creative economy, knowledge development, and learning communities, this book is an important resource for academics, researchers, practitioners, and decision makers seeking current research on the issues and challenges of implementing knowledge-based urban development in Middle Eastern cities.

About the Author :
Ali A. Alraouf is a professor of architecture and urbanism. He is an architect and urban planner interested in research and practice related to architectural, urban, sustainable design and holistic planning. He was a Visiting Scholar at University of California at Berkeley-USA. Alraouf has held permanent and visiting teaching and research positions at regional and international universities. His research interests are: Doha’s urban Model, Knowledge cities, Smart Urbanism and contemporary Gulf cities. He published more than 100 journal refereed papers, critical reviews, essays, in addition to books and book chapters. He delivered lectures and presentations in over 30 countries. He is the recipient of number of awards including Modern Science and Arts University (MSA) Teaching Excellence Award 2004, Best Research Paper in Sharjah International Conference for Urban Planning 2008 and Research Publication Achievement Award from University of Bahrain 2009. Alraouf was selected as member of 2012 Excel campaign at Qatar University. He is currently acts as head of Capacity Building, Research and Development unit in Urban Planning Dept. at Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME). He is also the Chairman of Green Urbanism and Planning Group at Qatar Green Building Council.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781522557067
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • Publisher Imprint: Information Science Reference
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 310
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1522557067
  • Publisher Date: 02 Mar 2018
  • Binding: SA
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development


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