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  1. Humanizing Active Mobility Corridors: A Conceptual Framework for Walkability in the Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Sustainability, March 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  2. Towards a Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Economic Development in Small and Medium-Sized Cities: A Theoretical Study

    Article • Sustainability, March 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  3. Assessment of Flood Hazard and Infrastructure Vulnerability Under Sea-Level Rise in Eastern Saudi Arabia: Implications of UN SDGs for Sustainable Cities

    Article • Sustainability, March 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  4. Tracking the carbon footprint of agriculture in Saudi Arabia to promote sustainable food systems

    Article • Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, January 2026, Frontiers

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  5. Building Futures: A State-of-the-Art Review and Framework for Housing Policies, Delivery, and Challenges in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030

    Article • Civil Engineering and Architecture, July 2025, Horizon Research Publishing Co., Ltd.

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  6. The Role of Urban Planning in Abating the Threat of Terrorist Attacks on Public Places of Worship

    Article • June 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  7. Framework for Enhancing Social Interaction Through Improved Access to Recreational Parks in Residential Neighborhoods in the Saudi Context: Case Study of the Dammam Metropolitan Area

    Article • Sustainability, June 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  8. Status of wastewater treatment and reuse in Saudi Arabia and its forecasting for the year 2035

    Article • Applied Water Science, June 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  9. Factors Influencing Social Interaction among Neighborhood Residents in Public Open Spaces: A Review

    Article • Future Cities and Environment, June 2025, Cerebration Science Publishing Co., Limited

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  10. Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Social Interaction and Sustainability: A Case Study in Jubail, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Sustainability, May 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  11. Cultural Heritage as a Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Regeneration: The Case of Tarout Island, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Sustainability, May 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  12. Towards a Sustainable Future: Transportation Solutions and Urban Development in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Article • May 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  13. A Comprehensive Understanding of Urban Park Accessibility: Integrating Physical and Psychological Dimensions

    Article • May 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  14. Factors Influencing Social Interaction in Recreational Parks in Residential Neighborhoods: A Case Study of the Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Sustainability, April 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  15. Framework for Enhancing Social Interaction Through Improved Access to Recreational Parks in Residential Neighborhoods in the Saudi Context: Case Study of Dammam Metropolitan Area

    Article • April 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  16. Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Social Interaction Among People in Neighborhoods: Case Study for Jubail, Saudi Arabia

    Article • April 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  17. Cultural Heritage as a Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Regeneration: The Case of Tarout Island, Saudi Arabia

    Article • April 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  18. Assessment of the Saher System in Enhancing Traffic Control and Road Safety: Insights from Experts for Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Sustainability, April 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  19. A Framework for Enhancing Social Interaction by Improving Access to Recreational Parks in Residential Neighborhoods: A Case Study of the Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

    Article • March 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  20. Factors Influencing Social Interaction in Recreational Parks in Residential Neighborhoods: A Case Study of the Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

    Article • March 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  21. Assessment of Saher System in Enhancing Traffic Control and Road Safety: Insights from Experts for Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Article • March 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  22. Safety Effectiveness of Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems: A Critical Analysis of Existing Challenges and Solutions

    Article • Future Transportation, March 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  23. Smart Cities as a Pathway to Sustainable Urbanism in the Arab World: A Case Analysis of Saudi Cities

    Article • Sustainability, February 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  24. Evaluating the Effectiveness of the SAHER System in Enhancing Road Safety: Insights from Experts on Traffic Accidents in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

    Article • January 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  25. Smart Cities as a Pathway to Sustainable Urbanism in the Arab World: A Case Analysis of Saudi Cities

    Article • January 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  26. Evaluation of Planned Sustainable Urban Development Projects in Al-Baha Region Using Analytical Hierarchy Process

    Article • Sustainability, March 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  27. Consensus-Based Measures for Improvement of Off-Plan Sales Program of Housing Units in Real Estate Market of Riyadh City

    Article • Buildings, March 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  28. Developing a Holistic Resilience Framework for Critical Infrastructure Networks of Buildings and Communities in Saudi Arabia

    Article • Buildings, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  29. Locality of Residential Areas in COVID-19 Pandemic Conditions: Analysis of Neighborhoods and Housing Design in Saudi Arabia

    Article • Infrastructures, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  30. GIS-based assessment of land use for predicting increase in settlements in Al Ahsa Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia for the year 2032

    Article • Alexandria Engineering Journal, January 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  31. A Procedural Framework to Identify Critical Indicators for the Protection of Environment and Ecosystem during Sustainable Urban Development in South-Western Saudi Arabia

    Article • Sustainability, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  32. Impact of Location and Insulation Material on Energy Performance of Residential Buildings as per Saudi Building Code (SBC) 601/602 in Saudi Arabia

    Article • Materials, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  33. Water Resources Depletion and Its Consequences on Agricultural Activities in Najran Valley

    Article • Resources, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  34. Green Roofs as an Approach to Enhance Urban Sustainability: A Study of Public Perception in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Buildings, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  35. A Systematic Framework for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Dynamic Compaction (DC) Technology for Soil Improvement Projects Using Cone Penetration Test Data

    Article • Applied Sciences, September 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  36. Land Reclamation in a Coastal Metropolis of Saudi Arabia: Environmental Sustainability Implications

    Article • Water, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Wisam Mohammed, Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  37. Research Trends in the Use of Polyaniline Membrane for Water Treatment Applications: A Scientometric Analysis

    Article • Membranes, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  38. Metal-Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Decontamination: Discovering Intellectual Structure and Research Trends

    Article • Materials, July 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  39. Evaluation of Educational Strategies in the Design Process of Infrastructure for a Healthy Sustainable Housing Community

    Article • Ain Shams Engineering Journal, June 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  40. A metafrontier approach and fractional regression model to analyze the environmental efficiency of alternative tillage practices for wheat in Bangladesh

    Article • Environmental Science and Pollution Research, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  41. Assessing the relationship between sidewalk walkability and pedestrians’ travel behaviors in hot arid regions: Khobar, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Journal of Urbanism International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, December 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  42. Evaluating the demographic scenario of gated communities in Dammam metropolitan area, kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Article • Housing Care and Support, October 2021, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  43. An analysis of residents’ satisfaction with attributes of urban parks in Dammam city, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Ain Shams Engineering Journal, September 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  44. Government regulation and financial support on housing delivery: lessons learned from the Saudi experience

    Article • International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, June 2021, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  45. Urbanization in Saudi Arabia and sustainability challenges of cities and heritage sites: heuristical insights

    Article • Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, April 2021, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  46. Likelihood of Reaching Zero Energy Building Design in Hot Dry Climate: Saudi Arabia

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  47. People’s perceptions of sustainable housing in developing countries: the case of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Housing Care and Support, August 2020, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  48. Affordable housing in Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030: new developments and new challenges

    Article • International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, June 2020, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  49. Public perception and attitudes to disaster risks in a coastal metropolis of Saudi Arabia

    Article • International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, April 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  50. Housing challenges in Saudi Arabia: the shortage of suitable housing units for various socioeconomic segments of Saudi society

    Article • Housing Care and Support, September 2019, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  51. Identifying the preference of buyers of single-family homes in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    Article • International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, July 2019, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  52. Developing a consensus-based measures for housing delivery in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia

    Article • International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, April 2019, Emerald

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  53. المعايير والضوابط التخطيطية ودورها في تصحيح الخلل في سوق الإسكان بحاضرة الدمام، المملكة العربية السعودية

    Article • Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Environmental Design Sciences, March 2019, King Abdulaziz University Scientific Publishing Centre

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  54. المعايير والضوابط التخطيطية ودورها في تصحيح الخلل في سوق الإسكان بحاضرة الدمام، المملكة العربية السعودية

    Article • Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Environmental Design Sciences, February 2019, King Abdulaziz University Scientific Publishing Centre

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  55. Food waste management current practices and sustainable future approaches: a Saudi Arabian perspectives

    Article • Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  56. A Consensus-Based Framework for the Sustainable Urban Planning Development: “As an Approach for Saudi Arabian Cities”

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, January 2014, EJournal Publishing

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY

  57. A proposed model for sustainable urban planning development for environmentally friendly communities

    Article • Architectural Engineering and Design Management, August 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. ALI ALQAHTANY