Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability

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Abdullah Alfaiz, PhD (Expert Advisor for Urban Policy, Riyadh Municipality (Amana), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Smart Nation

Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability

Abdullah Alfaiz, PhD (Expert Advisor for Urban Policy, Riyadh Municipality (Amana), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
16 June 2025

Business strategy; The environment; Regional & area planning; Urban & municipal planning; Sustainable agriculture

Series: Smart Cities

As digitalization continues to transform the world, nations and governments are mobilizing to adopt “smart” strategies for governance and citizen engagement, both locally and globally. Providing sought-after, interdisciplinary knowledge on the next frontier in the evolution of smart concepts, Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability illustrates how comprehensive adoption and purposeful application of digital, interoperable instruments and ecosystems can shape integrated governance, leading to more efficient and equitable administrative efforts while fostering collaborative strategies that achieve sustainable outcomes across national boundaries.

This comprehensive reference resource offers not only the latest research in this innovative context but also reviews successful international cases, providing practical insights into the revolutionary trajectories of these countries as they address complex challenges across social, economic, and environmental spheres, ultimately enhancing living standards.

Authored by an expert with decades of experience in both academia and professional practice, this volume caters to a diverse audience across disciplines, offering a detailed development blueprint that supports ongoing innovation for the collective benefit of our planet.

By: Abdullah Alfaiz PhD (Expert Advisor for Urban Policy Riyadh Municipality (Amana) Riyadh Saudi Arabia)
Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443341274
ISBN 10: 0443341273
Series: Smart Cities
Pages: 396
Publication Date: 16 June 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Abdullah Alfaiz is an expert advisor for Urban Policy at the Riyadh Municipality in Saudi Arabia. He holds a PhD in Urban Planning and Studies (Portland State University, USA) along with a Master’s in Urban Studies, a Master’s in Urban Planning, and a BS in Architectural Engineering. A multidisciplinary specialist with 45 years of experience spanning the fields of national policy, urban planning, architecture, and project management, Dr. Alfaiz focuses on smart concepts, technologies, and policy integration. His roles have included construction project manager, consultant for large-scale national planning and development projects, advisor for various organizations, lecturer at King Saud University, expert researcher at Prince Sultan University, and advisor to the Saudi Commission for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones.