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Abdulaziz I Almulhim

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ID4418319
NAMEAbdulaziz I Almulhim
GIVEN NAMESAbdulaziz I
FAMILY NAMEAlmulhim
SIGNATUREALMULHIM A I
AFFILIATIONSImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
ORCID0000-0002-5384-7219
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS17
TOTAL CITATIONS11
AUTHOR COUNT17
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2022
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1
  • Bridging science, policy, and practice: A framework for climate-resilient urbanism in arid Gulf cities

    Open Access•Shikha Patel, Abdulaziz I Almulhim•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2026

  • Hybrid Participatory Urban Planning Tools for Inclusive and Sustainable Smart Urban Development

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, I R Abubakar•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2026

    Participatory urban planning is essential for creating inclusive and sustainable cities by fostering meaningful community engagement in decision‐making. This study assesses and compares digital and non‐digital participatory planning tools and examines their contribution to inclusive sustainable development. It employs a comparative systematic review of peer‐reviewed studies based on PRISMA protocols. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of …

  • Embedding Smart Urban Development Models in Climate Change Adaptation

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2026

    There is growing awareness within urban studies that smart urban development models are important in climate change adaptation dialog. However, examples of appropriation and application of smart development models in climate change adaptation are limited. In this paper, we use a critical literature review to demonstrate the emergent smart development models in climate change adaptation by comparing four of these models: Sustainable and Resilient …

  • Trajectories of circular economy in cities: Key patterns and emerging pathways

    Open Access•Yusuf A Aina, Abdulaziz I Almulhim et al.•ARTICLE•Cities•2026•References: 130

  • Achieving Human-Centered Smart City Development in Saudi Arabia

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Yusuf A Aina•ARTICLE•Urban Science•2025•References: 5

    The shift from techno-centric to human-centric development is essential for smart cities to effectively leverage technological innovations and enhance the quality of life of citizens. Despite this recognition, there are limited studies that address the challenges and frame the conditions and impacts involved. This study employs a mixed-method approach, namely the combination of literature review, expert consultation, and case analysis, to investi…

  • Citizens' Awareness of Climate Change Impacts and Its Implications for Urban Sustainability in Saudi Arabia

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2025•References: 1

    Exploring the intricate relationship between household awareness of climate change and socioeconomic factors is crucial for advancing mitigation efforts. However, in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, a nation with one of the highest per capita carbon emissions, limited research has explored this relationship despite the nation's unique societal characteristics that may shape household emission patterns. This article examines the socioec…

  • On Urban Sustainability: Urbanization and Climate Change Collision

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2025•References: 2

    While the disruption caused by urbanization and climate change continues to intensify, urban sustainability offers hope and optimism for the future. This paper analyzes how urbanization and climate change collide to unsettle urban sustainability, and further examines sustainable initiatives developed and implemented to manage the impacts. It is based on an extensive literature review involving 22 case studies worldwide, and a critical analysis of…

  • Sustainable urban planning for addressing the compounded challenges of rapid urbanization and climate change

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, A Sharifi•ARTICLE•Land Use Policy•2025•Cited by: 1•References: 27

  • Dammam metropolitan area: Advancing the pursuit of urban resilience

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2025•References: 98

  • Urban management professions through a gendered lens: Women’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s urban planning sector

    Open Access•Salem Ibrahem Aljoaib, Abdulaziz I Almulhim•ARTICLE•Cities•2025•References: 6

  • Framing resilience in Saudi Arabian cities: On climate change and urban policy

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Sustainable Cities and Society•2024

  • Artificial Intelligence Role in Promoting Saudi Arabia’s Smart Cities: Addressing SDGs for Socio-Cultural Challenges

    Open Access•Borhan Sepehri, Abdulaziz I Almulhim et al.•ARTICLE•Sotsiologicheskoe Obozrenie /…•2024

    The study explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address socio-cultural challenges in Saudi Arabia while promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using a structured narrative review method with a critical approach, the study highlights AI’s versatility in analyzing complex social phenomena, understanding human behavior, and optimizing urban infrastructure. With its unique socio-cultural challenges, Saudi Arabia aims for sustai…

  • Urbanization provocateur: Reaching urban planning-led development in Saudi Arabia

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Land Use Policy•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 50

  • Ontological pluralism in Saudi Arabia's sustainable urbanization framing

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 36

  • Urbanization-environment conundrum: An invitation to sustainable development in Saudi Arabian cities

    Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•International Journal of…•2023

    As rapid urbanization becomes a key topic within urban studies and planning particularly in the Global South, it needs to be considered what radical implications to urban environment mean. Reviewing literature on urbanization and its implications on urban environment from within the Global South and on sustainable development research and environmental studies, this article discusses eight implications of urbanization-environmental conundrum: pol…

  • Can rapid urbanization be sustainable? The case of Saudi Arabian cities

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2023•Cited by: 8•References: 55

  • Modelling the impacts of land use/land cover changing pattern on urban thermal characteristics in Kuwait

    Open Access•Ahmad E AlDousari, Ahmad Al-Dousari et al.•ARTICLE•Sustainable Cities and Society•2022

  • Can rapid urbanization be sustainable? The case of Saudi Arabian cities

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2023•Cited by: 8•References: 55

  • Sustainable urban planning for addressing the compounded challenges of rapid urbanization and climate change

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, A Sharifi•ARTICLE•Land Use Policy•2025•Cited by: 1•References: 27

  • Urbanization provocateur: Reaching urban planning-led development in Saudi Arabia

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Land Use Policy•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 50

  • Ontological pluralism in Saudi Arabia's sustainable urbanization framing

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 36

  • Modelling the impacts of land use/land cover changing pattern on urban thermal characteristics in Kuwait

    Open Access•Ahmad E AlDousari, Ahmad Al-Dousari et al.•ARTICLE•Sustainable Cities and Society•2022

  • Urbanization-environment conundrum: An invitation to sustainable development in Saudi Arabian cities

    Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•International Journal of…•2023

    As rapid urbanization becomes a key topic within urban studies and planning particularly in the Global South, it needs to be considered what radical implications to urban environment mean. Reviewing literature on urbanization and its implications on urban environment from within the Global South and on sustainable development research and environmental studies, this article discusses eight implications of urbanization-environmental conundrum: pol…

  • Can rapid urbanization be sustainable? The case of Saudi Arabian cities

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2023•Cited by: 8•References: 55

  • Framing resilience in Saudi Arabian cities: On climate change and urban policy

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Sustainable Cities and Society•2024

  • Artificial Intelligence Role in Promoting Saudi Arabia’s Smart Cities: Addressing SDGs for Socio-Cultural Challenges

    Open Access•Borhan Sepehri, Abdulaziz I Almulhim et al.•ARTICLE•Sotsiologicheskoe Obozrenie /…•2024

    The study explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address socio-cultural challenges in Saudi Arabia while promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using a structured narrative review method with a critical approach, the study highlights AI’s versatility in analyzing complex social phenomena, understanding human behavior, and optimizing urban infrastructure. With its unique socio-cultural challenges, Saudi Arabia aims for sustai…

  • Urbanization provocateur: Reaching urban planning-led development in Saudi Arabia

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Land Use Policy•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 50

  • Ontological pluralism in Saudi Arabia's sustainable urbanization framing

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 36

  • Achieving Human-Centered Smart City Development in Saudi Arabia

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Yusuf A Aina•ARTICLE•Urban Science•2025•References: 5

    The shift from techno-centric to human-centric development is essential for smart cities to effectively leverage technological innovations and enhance the quality of life of citizens. Despite this recognition, there are limited studies that address the challenges and frame the conditions and impacts involved. This study employs a mixed-method approach, namely the combination of literature review, expert consultation, and case analysis, to investi…

  • Citizens' Awareness of Climate Change Impacts and Its Implications for Urban Sustainability in Saudi Arabia

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2025•References: 1

    Exploring the intricate relationship between household awareness of climate change and socioeconomic factors is crucial for advancing mitigation efforts. However, in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, a nation with one of the highest per capita carbon emissions, limited research has explored this relationship despite the nation's unique societal characteristics that may shape household emission patterns. This article examines the socioec…

  • On Urban Sustainability: Urbanization and Climate Change Collision

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2025•References: 2

    While the disruption caused by urbanization and climate change continues to intensify, urban sustainability offers hope and optimism for the future. This paper analyzes how urbanization and climate change collide to unsettle urban sustainability, and further examines sustainable initiatives developed and implemented to manage the impacts. It is based on an extensive literature review involving 22 case studies worldwide, and a critical analysis of…

  • Sustainable urban planning for addressing the compounded challenges of rapid urbanization and climate change

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, A Sharifi•ARTICLE•Land Use Policy•2025•Cited by: 1•References: 27

  • Dammam metropolitan area: Advancing the pursuit of urban resilience

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2025•References: 98

  • Urban management professions through a gendered lens: Women’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s urban planning sector

    Open Access•Salem Ibrahem Aljoaib, Abdulaziz I Almulhim•ARTICLE•Cities•2025•References: 6

  • Bridging science, policy, and practice: A framework for climate-resilient urbanism in arid Gulf cities

    Open Access•Shikha Patel, Abdulaziz I Almulhim•ARTICLE•Habitat International•2026

  • Hybrid Participatory Urban Planning Tools for Inclusive and Sustainable Smart Urban Development

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, I R Abubakar•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2026

    Participatory urban planning is essential for creating inclusive and sustainable cities by fostering meaningful community engagement in decision‐making. This study assesses and compares digital and non‐digital participatory planning tools and examines their contribution to inclusive sustainable development. It employs a comparative systematic review of peer‐reviewed studies based on PRISMA protocols. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of …

  • Embedding Smart Urban Development Models in Climate Change Adaptation

    Open Access•Abdulaziz I Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah•ARTICLE•Sustainable Development•2026

    There is growing awareness within urban studies that smart urban development models are important in climate change adaptation dialog. However, examples of appropriation and application of smart development models in climate change adaptation are limited. In this paper, we use a critical literature review to demonstrate the emergent smart development models in climate change adaptation by comparing four of these models: Sustainable and Resilient …

  • Trajectories of circular economy in cities: Key patterns and emerging pathways

    Open Access•Yusuf A Aina, Abdulaziz I Almulhim et al.•ARTICLE•Cities•2026•References: 130

Urban planning (12 works) · Geography (9 works) · Environmental planning (8 works) · Urbanization (8 works) · Economic growth (7 works) · Economics (7 works) · Climate change (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Sustainable development (6 works) · Civil engineering (5 works)

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