Traffic accidents have become a pressing global public health concern, contributing to millions of deaths and injuries each year. Similar many countries, the Kingdom Saudi Arabia is facing significant challenges overcome burden traffic-related fatalities, prompting need for effective intervention measures. With latest advances in sensor fusions, detection, communication technologies, Automated Enforcement Systems (ATES) gained widespread popularity as solution improve road safety by ensuring...

Cities around the world increasingly recognize need to build on their resilience deal with converging forces such as disasters, environmental degradation, urban sprawl, and climate change. Given significance of critical infrastructure networks (CINs) for maintaining quality life in buildings communities, improving is high importance governors, planners, policymakers. Therefore, this study proposed spatially analyze CINs Saudi Arabia develop a holistic framework communities. The research...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the trajectories urbanization process in Saudi Arabia its regional context from unification country by King Abdul Aziz Al Saud 1932 present time, and impact on status management cultural heritage Kingdom. Design/methodology/approach Our study design integrated a well-articulated theoretical frame sustainability gain heuristical understanding Arabia, link heritage. methodological approach was mixed nature involving (1) literature search review,...

Coastal reclamation for residential, tourism, and commercial developments in the Arabian Peninsula other global regions has dramatically increased recent decades. This phenomenon is undoubtedly innovative novel; however, it disrupts natural balance of marine environments degrades coastal resources. Moreover, long-term sustainability such might be undermined by rising water levels, earthquakes, behavior filling material others. paper analyzed extent land Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) along...

This paper presents and illustrates planned urban projects in the Al-Baha region with potential to contribute developing a sustainable local environment economy alignment Saudi Arabia’s 2030 national vision future needs. is characterized by wealth of renewable energy, cooler relative many other regions, as well multiple heritage villages wildlife habitats set amid mountainous topography. The approach used here analytical hierarchy process (AHP), which employs an expert consultation analysis...

Rapid urbanization in Saudi Arabia, driven by economic development and population growth, has posed significant challenges to urban planning, infrastructure, environmental sustainability. In response, smart cities have emerged as a transformative solution, intertwining technological innovation with sustainable urbanism. This study explores the potential of address Arabia’s challenges, aligning Vision 2030’s goals. The research adopts mixed-methods approach, combining theoretical analysis...

Road traffic accidents are a major global challenge, causing significant public health and economic burdens. In Saudi Arabia, the rapid increase in motorization urbanization has led to one of world's highest fatality rates. This study examines effectiveness SAHER enforcement system Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) using insights from 23 road safety experts through structured questionnaires interviews. The analysis highlights that improved compliance with laws enhanced perceptions but remains...

Rapid urbanization in Saudi Arabia, fueled by economic growth and population expansion, has created substantial challenges for urban planning, infrastructure, environmental sustainability. In response, smart cities have emerged as a transformative solution, integrating technological innovation with sustainable development. While the concept of gained global traction, its practical application Arabia remains early stages. This study investigates potential to tackle Arabia’s challenges,...

Road traffic accidents pose a significant global public health and economic challenge. In Saudi Arabia, rapid motorization urbanization have contributed to one of the world’s highest fatality rates. This study evaluates effectiveness Saher enforcement system in Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) by gathering insights from road safety experts through structured questionnaires interviews. Findings indicate that has improved law compliance enhanced perceptions safety. Key accident causes include...

Social interaction is crucial for social sustainability and quality of life. This research focuses on recreational parks in residential neighborhoods Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) to enhance interaction. The study designed identify prioritize factors affecting the (DMA). All are extracted from literature studies relevant among individuals parks. follows methodology expert-based questionnaire weigh each factor according scale strongly agree disagree regarding that may influence findings...

Several literature studies have emphasized that public open spaces such as recreational parks in the residential neighborhoods play a crucial role enhancing social interaction among neighborhood residents. Hence, access to is one of prominent issues may influence use park and subsequently will quality interaction. The traditional on accessibility depend only physical distance significant limitations, since proximity alone fails forecast use. Consequently, must be augmented by assessments...

Road traffic accidents pose a significant global public health and economic challenge. In Saudi Arabia, rapid motorization urbanization have contributed to one of the world’s highest fatality rates. This study evaluates effectiveness Saher enforcement system in Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) by gathering insights from road safety experts through structured questionnaires interviews. Findings indicate that has improved law compliance enhanced perceptions safety. Key accident causes include...

Heritage-based urban regeneration is a crucial strategy for preserving cultural identity while fostering sustainable development. This study examines the case of Tarout Island, one Saudi Arabia’s oldest continuously inhabited sites, which faces challenges related to urbanization, infrastructure deterioration, and heritage conservation. As part Vision 2030, efforts must balance modernization with protection historical assets maintain island’s unique identity. Through review global, regional,...

This research assesses the involvement of green urban spaces in creating social interaction among residents a neighborhood. It emphasizes significance parks, particularly context Saudi Arabia's New Vision 2030, and showcases proactive approach Jubail Industrial City planning distributing parks. The study delves into legibility exploring factors that impact user experiences, including accessibility amenities. highlights how park design can influence interactions. Furthermore,...

Several literature studies have emphasized that public open spaces such as recreational parks in the residential neighborhoods play a crucial role enhancing social interaction among neighborhood residents. Hence, access to is one of prominent issues may influence use park and subsequently will quality interaction. The traditional on accessibility depend only physical distance significant limitations, since proximity alone fails forecast use. Consequently, must be augmented by assessments...

Social interaction is crucial for social sustainability and quality of life. This research focuses on recreational parks in residential neighborhoods the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) to enhance interaction. The study designed identify prioritize factors affecting (DMA). All are extracted from literature studies relevant among individuals parks. follows methodology an expert-based questionnaire weigh each factor according a scale “strongly agree” disagree” regarding that may influence...

The purpose of this study is to shed light on the importance sustainable urban planning development for communities and give a comprehensive review key issues in terms underpinning concepts, principles challenges. will focus number aspects related built environment, neighbourhoods services, including infrastructure, public transport. Moreover, it aims critically evaluate most common established frameworks communities. Limitations these are discussed, regional variations. These factored new...

Parks improve the environment of city, and physical psychological well-being users, thus enhance their quality life. However, these positive effects on individuals are contingent use parks, level which is a function satisfaction with factors such as accessibility, safety amenities parks. In this study, users sample three parks in Dammam City were surveyed regarding selected items. Comparisons made among different user groups by analyzing ordinal data non-parametric techniques. The results...

Al Ahsa Metropolitan Area (AMA), located in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, has witnessed rapid population growth with remarkable urban expansion during past few decades due to discovery oil. Because this growth, AMA is currently exposed many short and long-term social, economic, environmental challenges that need be studied assessed provide solutions for betterment population. This study examines historical by using Geographical Information System data satellite image classification...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the housing delivery within Saudi Vision 2030 through an in-depth reading from researcher’s point view and identify most significant aspects that may affect in country. Design/methodology/approach In study, desktop study technique was followed review key related literature, collect data analyze secondary data. content analysis used for gathered documents Findings findings reveal there are several commitments Government be exemplary leading...

This study focuses on highlighting the major effects and challenges being faced in implementation of green roof technique Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Green roofs have proven to be energy efficient, environment friendly, economical a long run. Due increasing global temperature, it has become necessary implement such sustainable methods that help achievement urban sustainability. Arabia seen some reluctance buildings. The reasons for not adopting this system been reported as yet. To level awareness...

Energy consumption in the building sector accounts for a large percentage of global energy consumption. For this reason, it is essential to take action minimize destructive and promote conservation practices within sector. A Zero Building (ZEB) concept has been proven as viable technique improving efficiency various climatic conditions. This can environmental impact buildings helping advance sustainable development construction industry. Worldwide, ZEB utmost importance meet sustainability...

Due to their simple synthesis method and excellent properties, such as superior adsorption regeneration capabilities, with a large surface area tunable pores, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged suitable option for wastewater treatment. Although an exponential growth in MOF literature has been observed recent years, conducting quantitative analysis of application treatment is novelty. To fill this gap, total 1187 relevant publications were extracted from the Web Science, published...