King Abdullah Economic City: Engineering Saudi Arabia’s post-oil future

Moser, Sarah; Swain, Marian; Alkhabbaz, Mohammed H.

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2015.03.001

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“…It will consist of several zones enabling industrial, educational, business and residential activities over an area of 173 km 2 . Energy/carbon, water, waste, ecology/biodiversity and pollution prevention have been adopted as key parameters in the design of the city [34,35]. It is also aimed to create up to one million jobs for the youthful population of the country, with where 40 % are under 15 [36].…”

Section: Review Of the Visions For Future Citiesmentioning

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Future cities and environmental sustainability

Riffat

Powell

Aydın

2016

Future Cities and Environment

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Massive growth is threatening the sustainability of cities and the quality of city life. Mass urbanisation can lead to social instability, undermining the capacity of cities to be environmentally sustainable and economically successful. A new model of sustainability is needed, including greater incentives to save energy, reduce consumption and protect the environment while also increasing levels of citizen wellbeing. Cities of the future should be a socially diverse environment where economic and social activities overlap and where communities are focused around neighbourhoods. They must be developed or adapted to enable their citizens to be socioeconomically creative and productive. Recent developments provide hope that such challenges can be tackled. This review describes the exciting innovations already being introduced in cities as well as those which could become reality in the near future.

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Section: Review Of the Visions For Future Citiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Future cities and environmental sustainability

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Powell

Aydın

2016

Future Cities and Environment

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“…But above all, the establishment of King Abdullah's University for Technology and science (KAUTS) was the greatest milestone. Other such seminal institutes include Prince Abdulaziz bin Musa'ad Economic City (PABMEC), (MoFA, 2015), King Abdullah's Economic City (KAEC) (KAEC, Economic Knowledge City in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Jazan's Economic City, and King Abdullah's Financial Center (Moser et al, 2015). King Abdul-Aziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) is one the distinguished institutes that has played a very momentous role in endorsing the principle of discourse (Partrick, 2016).…”

Section: King Abdullah's Role In Promotion Of Saudi Culture and Foreimentioning

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A Perspective on Saudi Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy

Alkatheeri

Khan

2019

GSSR

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This research analyzes the soft power and cultural diplomacy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Over the years, the Kingdom has been using its cultural diplomacy as an instrument of foreign policy for the promotion of its soft power at regional and global level. The analysis suggest the use of soft power and cultural diplomacy are part of Kingdom’s foreign policy, bringing a wider gesture of aptness and goodwill. In this sense, the study of cultural diplomacy allows the understanding of new concepts and ideas of international insertion, with the participation of higher education institutions, research centers, government agencies and non-governmental organizations. King Abdullah has pioneered this initiative of soft power projection of the Kingdom through cultural diplomacy. The study revolves around the era of King Abdullah (2005-2015) while significant reinforcement of this policy is undertaken by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS).

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“…However, the concept of foreign direct investment and its impact of economy of Saudi Arabia have not been analyzed. The participation of foreign investment firms in Saudi Arabia started in 1960s; but by the year 2000, it increased to 100% of their investment (Moser et al, 2015). Therefore, it is believed that the foreign direct investment positively affects the country socially, culturally, and economically.…”

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Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia: A Review

Elimam¹

2017

IJEF

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Foreign direct investment is identified as the major tool for the movement of international capital. Thus, the study has employed a review research to examine the determinants of foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia. The results are significant as they have contributed towards determinants of foreign direct investment by comparing with previous studies. The results showed that trade openness, infrastructure availability, and market size play significant role in attracting foreign direct investment within a country. The inflow of foreign direct investment has a potential to benefit the investing entity as well as the host government. It also renders economic growth and socioeconomic transformation of the country. The flow of foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia is affected by several factors including growth rate, GDP, exports and imports. It is the duty of the government to ensure the attractiveness of their country to maintain maximum flow of foreign direct investment, as it promotes sustained long-term economic growth by increased investment in the human capital.

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King Abdullah Economic City: Engineering Saudi Arabia’s post-oil future

Cited by 74 publications

References 23 publications

Future cities and environmental sustainability

Future cities and environmental sustainability

A Perspective on Saudi Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy

Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia: A Review

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