Gulf futuristic cities beyond the headlines: Understanding the planned cities megatrend DOI Creative Commons
Mohammad Al‐Saidi, Esmat Zaidan

Energy Reports, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 114 - 121

Published: Dec. 1, 2020

Cities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region have harboured impressive architecture conveying modernity and affluence. GCC countries are increasingly reshaping face their urban areas through development futuristic planned cities. These cities competing for labels that show design innovations energy-efficient technologies. This paper goes behind headlines self-labelling, compares region's major in terms nature models. It proposes a techno-social framework to characterize based on criteria access innovation. The assessment shows most developments resemble infrastructure upgrade via digital smart While ecological incorporated design, they limited few livable Most representative sustainability either small theme or yet be completed. Economization mega-events largely fuelling development, with open outcomes success attract long-term residents, level contribution low-carbon future.

Language: Английский

Assessment of groundwater quality for irrigation in the arid regions using irrigation water quality index (IWQI) and GIS-Zoning maps: Case study from Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE DOI Creative Commons
Mufeed Batarseh,

Emad Imreizeeq,

Seyda Tilev

et al.

Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 14, P. 100611 - 100611

Published: May 29, 2021

The present study developed an Irrigation Water Quality Index (IWQI) and GIS-Zoning maps for assessing groundwater resources irrigation purposes in Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE. calculated IWQI values varied from 8.78 to 77.44 52% of the samples categorized under severe restrictions, where can be used high salt tolerance plants only. While, 44% investigated wells located within restriction category, 3% moderate restriction, 1% low 0% unrestricted category. Moreover, Wilcox USSL diagrams confirmed results as was classified mostly unsuitable without prior treatment. It shows that waters either Permissible Doubtful or Good are forming only overall east Emirate along border with Oman. none fall Excellent region. combination water quality parameters such Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Electrical Conductivity (EC), (%Na), Chloride concentration, Permeability (PI) provided a guidance evaluating problems might soil due current practices area. spatial distribution (GIS zoning-map) clear visualization area other indices useful tools decision makers identify "Red Zones" suffer over-extraction guide action toward sustainable management plan agriculture purposes. Additionally, GIS recommend range suitable crops cultivated soils

Language: Английский

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The water-energy-food nexus and COVID-19: Towards a systematization of impacts and responses DOI Open Access
Mohammad Al‐Saidi, Hussam Hussein

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 779, P. 146529 - 146529

Published: March 19, 2021

Language: Английский

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Water strategies and water–food Nexus: challenges and opportunities towards sustainable development in various regions of the World DOI Open Access
Hilmi S. Salem, Musa Yahaya Pudza, Yohannes Yihdego

et al.

Sustainable Water Resources Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 8(4)

Published: July 13, 2022

Language: Английский

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Status of renewable energy in the GCC region and future opportunities DOI
Ahmed Elrahmani, Jameel Hannun, Fadwa Eljack

et al.

Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 31, P. 100664 - 100664

Published: Dec. 28, 2020

Language: Английский

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Sustainable development in the Arab world – is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region fit for the challenge? DOI Creative Commons
Esmat Zaidan, Mohammad Al‐Saidi, Suzanne H. Hammad

et al.

Development in Practice, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 29(5), P. 670 - 681

Published: July 4, 2019

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the wider Arab world are faced with multiple interconnected dilemmas embedded in social, economic, environmental pillars of sustainable develop...

Language: Английский

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Challenges and Prospects of Using Treated Wastewater to Manage Water Scarcity Crises in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries DOI Open Access
Asad Sarwar Qureshi

Water, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 1971 - 1971

Published: July 12, 2020

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are located in the driest part of world with an annual per capita water availability 500 m3 compared to average 6000 m3. Agricultural demand, which is more than 80% total consumption, primarily met through massive exploitation groundwater. enormous imbalance between groundwater discharge (27.8 billion m3) and recharge (5.3 causing excessive lowering levels. Therefore, GCC investing heavily production nonconventional resources such as desalination seawater treated wastewater. Currently, 439 plants annually producing 5.75 desalinated countries. wastewater collection about 4.0 m3, 73% help 300 treatment plants. Despite extreme poverty, only 39% reused, remaining discharged into sea. (TWW) used for landscape, forestry, construction industries. However, its reuse irrigate food forage crops restricted due health, social, religious, environmental concerns. Substantial research evidence exists that can safely be grow under agroclimatic conditions by adopting appropriate management measures. should work on increasing use TWW agriculture sector. Increased significantly reduce pressure freshwater resources. For this purpose, a comprehensive awareness campaign needs initiated address social religious concerns farming communities consumers. Several internal external risks jeopardize sustainable These include climate change, costs, technological market-driven changes, regional security issues. effective response mechanisms developed mitigate future threats. integrated approach involving all concerned local stakeholders adopted.

Language: Английский

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Marine health of the Arabian Gulf: Drivers of pollution and assessment approaches focusing on desalination activities DOI Creative Commons
Hoda Hosseini, Imen Saadaoui, Navid R. Moheimani

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 164, P. 112085 - 112085

Published: Feb. 5, 2021

The Arabian Gulf is one of the most adversely affected marine environments worldwide, which results from combined pollution drivers including climate change, oil and gas activities, coastal anthropogenic disturbances. Desalination activities are major regionally internationally. countries represent a hotspot desalination as they responsible for nearly 50% global capacity. Building plants, up-taking seawater, discharging untreated brine back into sea affects biodiversity ecosystems. present review attempted to reveal potential negative effects plants on Gulf's environments. We emphasised different conventional innovative assessment tools used assess health evaluate damage exerted by activity in Gulf. Finally, we suggested effective management approaches tackle issue significance national regulations regional cooperation.

Language: Английский

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Circular Economy in Basic Supply: Framing the Approach for the Water and Food Sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries DOI
Mohammad Al‐Saidi, Probir Das, Imen Saadaoui

et al.

Sustainable Production and Consumption, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 27, P. 1273 - 1285

Published: March 7, 2021

Language: Английский

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Understanding Household Water-Use Behavior and Consumption Patterns during COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia DOI Open Access
Abdulaziz I. Almulhim, Yusuf A. Aina

Water, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 314 - 314

Published: Jan. 20, 2022

With the COVID-19 lockdown impacting livelihood of people globally, changes in household behaviors, water consumption patterns, etc., have implications on sanitation, hygiene, and disease control. An online questionnaire survey was conducted, officials were interviewed to assess impact patterns Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia. The multiple regression analysis responses from indicates that increased by 50% 86% respondents, leading higher utility bills. Socioeconomic factors also influenced consumption. emphasized need for integrating policies with disaster management actions. This study contributes prospering empirical literature pandemic consumption/usage behavioral practices exploring behavior during can help decision-makers Arabia other developing countries boosting awareness related crisis time.

Language: Английский

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Energy transition in Saudi Arabia: Giant leap or necessary adjustment for a large carbon economy? DOI Creative Commons
Mohammad Al‐Saidi

Energy Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 312 - 318

Published: Feb. 2, 2022

Since 2016 and guided by the National Vision 2030, energy transition in Saudi Arabia has gained significant momentum. There have been important subsidy reforms dynamic developments renewable sector. This paper provides a systematic view of highlighting drivers, sectors, targets processes. It analyzes progress with regard to lowering carbon emissions consumption, as well introducing ambitious new solar projects. The delivered needed funds for allowed more participation markets. Other aspects included low-carbon urban efficiency measures building sectors. Besides, key energy-intensive industries such petrochemicals desalination are incorporating renewables facilitating use clean energy. Overall, is underway, it holds necessary adjustments most economy Middle East region. needs be complemented environmental awareness sustainable lifestyles. Reforming large towards sustainability responsibility can positive spillovers powerful messages about future carbon-fuel exporting states.

Language: Английский

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