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Post 2022 FIFA World Cup in the State Qatar: Urban Regeneration Strategies for Doha
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Henry Stewart Publications
, 2018 , Article)
2022 FIFA World Cup is a vital event which will occur in Doha -capital city of the State of Qatar- and shape its present and future urban growth. The capital-city is rapidly developing towards the success of this mega-event ...
Concentrated Solar Power Plant for Key Locations in Doha Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)
One of the pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030 is the protection and preservation of the environment by decreasing the dependency on hydrocarbon resources and promoting the use and development of renewable energy ...
Dynamics (Seasonal and Intra-diurnal) of air-borne fungal spore population of Doha Area, Qatar
(2016 , Master Thesis)
Airborne fungi are considered to cause adverse health impacts on humans, animals and plants. Fungal spores and due to their volume in the atmosphere and small size have an important contribution to the respiratory dysfunctions, ...
Gated Communities and Neighborhood Livability in Doha
(2016 , Master Thesis)
Gated communities are a widespread phenomenon now found in many regions around the world. A gated community is mainly characterized by a focus on physical security measures such as gates, walls, guards, and closed circuit ...
Neighborhoods and Social Interactions: The Case of Al-Najada Area in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
Cities provide places for people to live, work, learn and socialize. As urban environments, cities nowadays are
typically characterized by urban sprawl in which open public spaces (1) are neglected and/or (2) social ...
Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Transit Villages in Qatar: A Planning-Strategy to Revitalize the Built Environment of Doha
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Henry Stewart Publications
, 2017 , Article)
For the past several decades, the car has been the most popular method for travelling within cities, small towns and rural areas. This has caused increasing traffic congestion, which in turn has become a drain to the economy ...
Sustainable and Livable Open Spaces in the City of Doha: an Investigation into the Legacies of Mega Sport Events
(2017 , Dissertation)
With the aim of diversifying its economy and developing itself as a tourist destination, in recent years, Qatar has hosted many international sports events and will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Doha, its capital city, is ...
Urban Climate Change Vulnerability, Responses, and Policies in Qatar: An Assessment
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Springer Nature
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Urban climate change policies are critical for reducing carbon emissions and increasing societal resilience to future risks. This is especially true for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which are arid ...
Exploration of Sustainable Urban Qualities of Al Sadd Area in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
This research focuses on the contributions made to social sustainability, firstly by the functionality of urban
spaces in Qatar, as defined by their physical form, and secondly by the socio-cultural attributes of those ...
Built Form of the Souq Waqif in Doha and User’s Social Engagement
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
The Souq Waqif is located in the heart of the old downtown of Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar. The Souq
Waqif is one of the most important heritage sites in the country. Over the years this market became abounded ...