تصفح Faculty Contributions حسب الموضوع "Doha"
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A framework for improving sustainable mobility in higher education campuses: The case study of Qatar University
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Nowadays, sustainable mobility is a main challenge addressed by policy-makers, public managers and scholars worldwide. This research presents a set of guidelines and solutions to support the design of a more sustainable ... -
Assessment of the taxi service in Doha
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This research focuses on passengers' satisfaction of the taxi service in Doha, Qatar. Qatar is a rich developing country where taxis are widely considered as a public transportation service due to the limited use of the ... -
Built Form of the Souq Waqif in Doha and User’s Social Engagement
( 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 ... -
A comparative assessment of housing dynamics In Abu Dhabi and Doha
( Archnet-IJAR , 2016 , Article)Abu Dhabi and Doha have evolved rapidly in the twentieth century due to the investment of oil and gas revenues. The fast economic growth resulted in an extensive period of urbanization. The various urban dynamics had a ... -
Conservation And Development Of Cultural Heritage In Doha
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Throughout the world, many urban designers and architects have been working toward the protection, preservation and enhancement of urban heritage in order to increase its usefulness as well as preserve the cities' cultural ... -
Editorial: Modern and Vernacular Settlements in Doha: An Urban Planning Strategy to Pursue Modernity and Consolidate Cultural Identity
( OMICS International , 2016 , Article)Scholars and researchers, who investigate the extent to which spatial form and livability are mutually interconnected, stress that the built environment provides the space for the enhancement of social interactions, which ... -
Exploration of Sustainable Urban Qualities of Al Sadd Area in Doha
( 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 ... -
The impact of urban design on mental well-being by integrating green spaces in Doha City, Qatar
( EnPress Publisher, LLC , 2024 , Article)The fields of urban design and public health play an important role in the success and failure of the city. Research combining the two fields to improve citizens’ lives is rare, particularly in a rapidly developing city ... -
Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Transit Villages in Qatar: A Planning-Strategy to Revitalize the Built Environment of Doha
( 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 ... -
Mega-events and urban planning: Doha as a case study
( Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Hosting mega-events can not only catalyse urban development, but also lead to an improvement of local planning systems and building planning capacity. Events can create knowledge transfer from one city to another, and be ... -
Modern and Vernacular Settlements in Doha: An Urban Planning Strategy to Pursue Modernity and Consolidate Cultural identity
( OMICS International , 2016 , Article)Scholars and researchers, who investigate the extent to which spatial form and livability are mutually interconnected, stress that the built environment provides the space for the enhancement of social interactions, which ... -
Neighborhoods and Social Interactions: The Case of Al-Najada Area in Doha
( 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 ... -
Neighborhoods and Social Interactions: The Case of Al-Najada Area in Doha
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
New housing patterns and spatial fragmentation in Gulf cities
( Routledge , 2019 , Article)recent years, the rapid growth of Gulf cities has led to a transformation of local settlement structures. The key objective of this paper is to deliver an overview of new housing patterns and how they impact spatial ... -
Post 2022 FIFA World Cup in the State Qatar: Urban Regeneration Strategies for Doha
( 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 ... -
The price-volume relationship in Gulf Cooperation Council stock markets
( Inderscience Publishers , 2015 , Article)This paper examines the empirical relationship among stock return, trading volume and volatility for the seven stock markets that comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council. The dataset includes seven national stock markets for ... -
Quantification of pv power and economic losses due to soiling in Qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Soiling losses of photovoltaic (PV) panels due to dust lead to a significant decrease in solar energy yield and result in economic losses; this hence poses critical challenges to the viability of PV in smart grid systems. ... -
Retrofitting traditional neighborhoods in Doha
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Conference Paper)Rapid urbanization in Doha during the past few decades has resulted in the disappearance of traditional neighborhoods that were replaced by modern mega real-estate developments, public buildings and projects. More traditional ... -
Sense of Community in Gated Communities in Doha: The Case of Al-Ein Compound in Ein Khaled Neighborhood
( Scientific & Academic Publishing , 2016 , Article)Neighborhoods are designed to contribute towards establishing and maintaining community bonds. Gated communities, a recognizable form of housing developments in the Gulf Region, have an impact on neighborhoods and cities’ ... -
Strategies for the Enhancement of Users’ Social Interactions in Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street in Doha, State of Qatar
( Scientific & Academic Publishing , 2017 , Article)Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street, with its unique mix of land use and geographical location, has become one of the most densely populated streets in Doha City, the capital of Qatar. Over the past few years, many establishments ...