ABSTRACT

This chapter presents a detailed overview and outline of the book, which is composed of five main parts. Part 1 – Introduction; Part 2 – Infrastructure management and urban solutions; Part 3 – Standards and policies; Part 4 – The socio-economic perspective; and Part 5 – Conclusion. Each part contains multiple chapters providing insightful analyses on Gulf-specific aspects of sustainability, examining the current status, challenges and opportunities, and identifying key lessons learned.