Sustainable Development Challenges in the Arab States of the Gulf

Edited by David Bryde Edited by Yusra Mouzughi Edited by Turki Al Rasheed

Book cover: Sustainable Development Challenges in the Arab States of the Gulf

Extent: 224 pages

Publisher: Gerlach Press

Subjects: Business & Economics, Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(September 2015)

ISBN: 9783940924629

Price: $117.00

In stock

The Arab Gulf states all face increasing challenges in terms of sustainable consumption and production. The present book includes contributions on these topics from specialists from the UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Qatar as well as from the US and the UK.


The Arab Gulf states all face increasing challenges in terms of sustainable consumption and production. These include: – Environmental sustainability issues such as waste, recycling, water usage, energy, including the use of renewables, and pollution – Economic sustainability issues including employment opportunities for local people, education and training and engagement of business and individuals that make up the supply chains – Social sustainability issues such as safety at work, working hours, equality and diversity, noise, dust and pollution, traffic congestion, stakeholder engagement and community involvement in decision-making While much of the previous research on this subject has been Western-centric, the present book includes contributions on these topics from specialists from the UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Qatar as well as from the US and the UK.

  • Edited by David Bryde
  • Edited by Yusra Mouzughi
  • Edited by Turki Al Rasheed