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Determinants of fish consumption in the state of Qatar: Post blockade
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Academic Journal
, 2020 , Article)
This study used a count data model to analyse the factors that affect fish consumption in Qatar after
the blockade; aiming for effective evaluation, formulation and implementation, of policies for the fishery
sector. To ...
Beyond the pledges: reflections on sustainability transitions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region
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Routledge
, 2019 , Article)
The adoption of the SDGs is a step, not a success. (James 2015)
On 1 January 2016, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) paving the way towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development became effective, after being ...
Achieving Green Building in Qatar through Legal and Fiscal Tools
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Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE)
, 2019 , Article)
This article considers how the advancement of green building can provide multiple dividends in Qatar by enabling reduced resource consumption and producing less waste. LEED® certified “green” buildings consume between 10% ...
State-of-the-Art Review on Sustainable Design and Construction of Quieter Pavements-Part 2: Factors Affecting Tire-Pavement Noise and Prediction Models
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MDPI AG
, 2016 , Article Review)
Traffic noise is a combination of noises produced from a number of sources. Of all the traffic noise sources, tire-pavement noise, which is emitted as a result of the interaction of rolling,slipping, or dragging tires and ...
Corporate sustainability, context and performance: An empirical examination of the Indian hotel industry
(2021 , Dissertation)
Corporate sustainability has been of prime interest to many industries including the travel and tourism industry as it shares a bidirectional relationship with the society and the environment. Taking this into account, ...
Qatar’s vision of global problems, challenges and solutions
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QScience - Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Since Qatar first signed the Biodiversity Convention in Rio in 1992, Qatar has been a strong advocate with keen interest in sustainability and the preservation of its biodiversity noting that advancement in industry should ...
An Islamic view towards sustainability: The theory and practice of GCC countries
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Despite the fact that many public policy issues related to sustainability are usually framed in the form of government initiatives and programs, probably an equally, if not more, important topic, is how to change people's ...
Occupant's thermal comfort in Qatari offices - Need for the new adaptive standard
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Qatar's per capita energy consumption is one of the highest in the world, consuming 30.184 TWh as of 2012. Buildings contribute significantly (80%) to this, with air-conditioning taking a lion's share. Qatar does not have ...
Qatar 2022 World Cup and its legacies: How to promote sustainable and livable open spaces in the city of Doha through mega sports events?
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
With the aim of diversifying its economy and develop itself as a tourist destination, in recent years, Qatar has hosted many international sports events and will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Doha, Qatar's capital city, ...
Frugal innovation: Antecedents, mediators, and consequences
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John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
, 2022 , Article)
Frugal innovation (FI) describes a phenomenon whereby solutions are developed to serve low-income customers, mainly in developing countries, with affordable products and services that help address pressing social and ...