The Qualities of the Urban Environment in Emerging Regional Metropolises: The Case of Doha, Qatar

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Major cities in the Gulf region have recently acquired a geo-strategic importance. Through the shift of global economic forces cities in the region, and Doha is no exception, are developed as central hubs between old economies of Western Europe and the rising economies of Asia. In the context of international competition between cities new challenges are emerging where cities need to find ways to sustain and extend their position in the context of a global knowledge economy. Knowledge based economies have been identified as the key driver for spatial and urban development processes. They include services, high tech industries, and higher education institutions, and are characterized by strong international presence and transnational practices. Yet, how exactly can cities survive in the global competition of geographic locations? How can they influence their significance within a knowledge economy context?

Doha: From a Traditional Settlements to a Globalized City

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