Urban Primacy in the Arab world: Its Causes, Manifestations, and Consequences of Growth
Speakers: Eng. Eman Ibrahim MalkawaiModerator: Dr. Abdullah Dhifallah
JUN 30, 2025
7:00 8:00
Focus of the webinar:
- In what ways does urban primacy contribute to widening the development gap between cities.
- Recent quantitative data tracks urban inequality across six Arab countries.
- The relationship between population density and the quality of educational and healthcare services.
- Policies and measures to enable cities to distribute resources and services equitably.
The Presenter
Speakers: Eng. Eman Ibrahim Malkawai
Eng. Eman Ibrahim Malkawai is an accomplished Director of an architectural and engineering design office, holding a master’s degree in urban planning. A dedicated researcher with expertise in urban primacy and a strong focus on advancing balanced and sustainable urban development.
Moderator: Dr. Abdullah Dhifallah
Urban researcher and expert in Saudi urban affairs, holds a PhD in urban planning from Sheffield University.