Sustainability advocates for a universally shared common vision of progress towards a society that is just, safe and sustainable for humanity. Beyond environmental protection, the concept recognizes the urgent need to improve life quality through strategies that build socio-economic growth and...

Making sense of Saudi Arabia is crucially important today. The kingdom's western province contains the heart of Islam, and it is the United States' closest Arab ally and the largest producer of oil in the world. However, the country is undergoing rapid change: its aged leadership is ceding power...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Biographies of editors -- List of contributors -- Preface -- 1 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: the land of opportunities -- 2 Economic development vision of the Gulf Cooperation Council -- 3 Saudi...

Cities are experiencing growth across the world and constantly striving to meet the challenges imposed by growth pressures. Cities in developing world are growing at a much rapid pace and they would require much needed forward planning and financial strength to sustain it. In a way, growth of...