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Contribution of Non-profit Organizations to Food Security and Sustainability in the State of Qatar
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Springer Nature
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Despite the relatively long experience of charitable organizations in social and humanitarian aspects in Qatar, little is known about their role in food security and sustainability. This chapter sheds light on the issue ...
Assessing Desalination Governance and the Promise of Technology in the Arabian Peninsula
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AL SHARQ STRATEGIC RESEARCH
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Desalination is expected to grow across the Middle East and
North Africa due to increased water scarcity. The cost of desalinated water
has decreased significantly over the last decades, but it has not reflected
the ...
Agricultural applications
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Book chapter)
The agro-industrial activities related to the three most cultivated palm tree species worldwide namely, oil palm, date palm, and coconut palm generate a large amount of residues during pre- and post-harvest processes. ...
The 2017 Gulf Crisis and Changes in Qatar's Economic Landscape
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Springer
, 2023 , Book chapter)
This chapter analyzes the major transformations that Qatar's economy went through during the 2017 Gulf crisis. This chapter argues that the Gulf crisis has proved to be a "blessing in disguise." Qatar confronted unprecedented ...
Tujjar in the Gulf: Changes in Political Influence
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Springer
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Since the oil boom in the 1970s, the Gulf region has witnessed tremendous growth. Today, the GCC countries have an impressive collective 85% urbanization. This paper argues that merchant-ruler relations and the transnational ...
Developing a Vibrant Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Qatar: A Sustainable Pathway Toward the Knowledge-Based Economy?
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Springer
, 2023 , Book chapter)
For countries that depend on nonrenewable resources such as oil and gas, economic diversification is vital to ensure sustainable and resilient economic development. In July 2008, the government of Qatar launched the long-term ...
The Dynamics of Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals: Recent Progress and Future Perspective
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Wiley
, 2023 , Book chapter)
The gradually accelerating and intensive pollution of biosphere with toxic elements has threatened the living beings. This phenomenon seems to be inexorable and unacceptable for the sustainable development, moreover the ...
Sustainable Qatar
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Springer
, 2023 , Book chapter)
The Qatar National Vision of 2030 has identified bold and transformational goals for the country. As envisioned by the State of Qatar, the transition to sustainable Qatar weaves together four pillars of economic, social, ...
The Threat to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict and Its Dynamic Relationship with Gulf Society
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Springer
, 2023 , Book chapter)
Cultural heritage, both material and immaterial, is an important representation of a nation's diverse cultures and vital to national identity. Yet this heritage is increasingly coming under threat from ongoing regional ...
منهج تحليل الشبكات الاجتماعية والبحث العلمي
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مركز الجزيرة للدراسات
, 2023 , Book chapter)
تهدف هذه الورقة إلى التعرف على شكل جديد من المناهج العلمية التي تتعامل مع الواقع الرقمي الذي أصبح جزءا أساسيا من حياتنا، والفرص التي يقدمها لأبحاث العلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية ومنها علوم الإعلام والاتصال، والتحديات التي ...