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An Appraisal of Schoolmasters’ Status in Pre-Modern Muslim Societies
( Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad , 2023 , Article)Medieval Muslim sources convey two extremely opposing pictures of schoolmasters. Alongside the official, aspirational image of the virtuous providers of knowledge, another subversive stream of literature lampoons them as ... -
The Relevance of Islamic Law to Non-Muslims in Muslim Juridical Sources
( Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad , 2021 , Article)A standard question in early and medieval works of uṣūl al-fiqh (the theory and principles of Islamic jurisprudence) was whether non-Muslims were addressed by the specific rules of Islamic law and meant to abide by them. ... -
A comprehensive systematic review: Impact of Land Use/ Land Cover (LULC) on Land Surface Temperatures (LST) and outdoor thermal comfort
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Globally, urbanization-driven changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) jeopardize Land Surface Temperatures (LSTs) and the outdoor thermal comfort of urban residents. While urban heat stress's impact on outdoor thermal ... -
Urban planning impact on summer human thermal comfort in Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Urbanization entails extensive construction and substantial land use alterations, converting natural areas into residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial. These alterations disrupt the land surface energy, impacting ... -
Land surface temperature responses to land use dynamics in urban areas of Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Rapid urbanization primarily converts naturally vegetated areas and pervious surfaces into impervious built-up areas, significantly transforming microclimates and ecological dynamics. The impervious surfaces, marked by ... -
Pottery from Halat Aobeer and Hazem Al-Jasrah, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)In this paper the results of investigations on six archaeological ceramic sherds of the most common Islamic earthenware from the site of Halat Aobeer and Hazam Al-Jasrah are presented. The data was obtained by using a ... -
Spatial data infrastructure (sdi) in oman and qatar - Current status and perspectives
( International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing , 2021 , Conference Paper)Urban infrastructure deals with various objects, such as multi-floor buildings, underground utilities, and other typical two-dimensional (2D) geographic information system (GIS) objects. Currently, Oman and Qatar authorities ... -
Probabilistic Integration of Demand Flexibilities in a Renewable Energy-Assisted Community Network
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper proposes a novel decision-making tool aiding community operators in optimally procuring their energy needs from available supply sources while incorporating potential demand-side flexibilities. The supply sources ... -
Consumers' Willingness to Invest in Smart Home Technologies Using Machine Learning: A Survey-Based Analysis in Qatar
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the consumers' willingness to invest in smart home technologies and the savings they expect by using machine learning. Data is gathered using questionnaires from 2,014 consumers who participated in ... -
Managing the water-energy-food nexus on an integrated geographical scale
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is the subject of much research focusing on different aspects, a wide range of issues, and development of a variety of models and tools. This study takes a different approach by developing ... -
Master Planning and the Evolving Urban Model in the Gulf Cities: Principles, Policies, and Practices for the Transition to Sustainable Urbanism
( Taylor & Francis , 2020 , Article)The significant predicament of sustainable urbanism in contemporary cities of the Gulf region is being addressed by developing policies designed to make cities safe, inclusive, resilient and sustainable. By examining the ... -
Spatiotemporal mapping of groundwater salinity in Al-Batinah, Oman
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The aim of this study is to analyze the spatiotemporal variation of groundwater salinity in Al-Batinah governorate, a Sultanate of Oman, and the strategies to manage and control this problem in an effective way. Around ... -
Analysis of urban heat island characteristics and mitigation strategies for eight arid and semi-arid gulf region cities
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)The aim of the study is, therefore, to analyze the formation of the UHIs in eight different cities in arid and semi-arid regions. The analysis is based on land cover (LC) classification (urban, green, and bare areas). The ... -
Modeling electricity consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic across six socioeconomic sectors in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated measures taken by many countries to slow down the spread of the disease, has significantly affected all aspects of people's lives, including the global energy ... -
Using daily nighttime lights to monitor spatiotemporal patterns of human lifestyle under covid-19: The case of saudi arabia
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)A novel coronavirus, COVID-19, appeared at the beginning of 2020 and within a few months spread worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic had some of its greatest impacts on social, economic and religious activities. This study ... -
Spatiotemporal analysis of water-electricity consumption in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic across six socioeconomic sectors in Doha City, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study investigates the water – electricity consumption in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic across six socioeconomic sectors. Due to inadequate research on spatial modelling of water – electricity consumption in ... -
Planning for Congestion Pricing Policies in the Middle East: Public Acceptability and Revenue Distribution
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)This study considered two types of congestion pricing, high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes and cordon pricing, and the factors influencing their public acceptability if they are to be implemented in Abu Dhabi city in the United ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Human Mobility Restrictions on COVID-19 Prevalence in the Global South
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Governments and policymakers have initiated a wide range of responses to mitigate the propagation of the disease. These responses have consisted of different policies and the devising of protocols and standards. As these ... -
Spatial disparity patterns of green spaces and buildings in arid urban areas
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Urban green spaces are a crucial component in regards to the quality of life, ecosystem balance and recreational services of populations, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study aimed to explore spatial ... -
Improving building energy footprint and asset performance using digital twin technology
( ICE Publishing Ltd. , 2022 , Article)This article presents a novel architecture by integrating the existing asset management theory with building simulation technology for effective maintenance strategies and operational control schemes. Building performance, ...
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