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Sustainable geothermal cooling of a residence in UAE using different refrigerants: a numerical analysis
This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing geothermal energy to mitigate the issue of substantial electricity requirements for cooling...
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Observations of Fireballs with the UAE Meteor Monitoring Network
Space debris is often perceived as a severe threat to planet Earth. These can be natural ones such as meteors and fireballs or artificial ones like...
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Magnetic and gravity modeling and subsurface structure of two geothermal fields in the UAE
There are two low-enthalpy geothermal systems along the eastern border of the United Arab Emirates: Ain Khatt (Khatt City, Ras Al Khaimah Emirate)...
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Geotourism in the United Arab of Emirates (UAE)
The UAE has had notable tourism growth in the few last years, especially, in Dubai city, which is considered an international iconic MICE tourism...
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Development of green pavement rating system in the UAE
Many initiatives have been carried out to establish green rating systems that encourage sustainable transportation systems' design and management....
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Musandam peninsula evolution, structural styles, and petroleum implications: new insights from surface and subsurface data from northern Oman Mountains (UAE, Ras Al Khaimah)
The Musandam peninsula (northern part of the Oman thrust-and-fold belt), although flanked by a foreland basin rich in petroleum resources, has...
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VS30 Correlations from Shear Wave Velocity Profiles in the UAE
The time averaged shear wave velocity to 30-m depth (VS30) is used for seismic hazard assessment for National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program...
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Sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy and their control on reservoirs quality in mid-Cretaceous Mishrif formation in East Rub al Khali Basin, Western UAE
The Cretaceous Mishrif Formation in the west UAE, East Rub al Khali Basin has got new discoveries; however, there is a lack of systematic and...
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Climate effects on the COVID-19 outbreak: a comparative analysis between the UAE and Switzerland
The main aim of the present study is to disclose the similarities or differences of the climate effects on the COVID-19 outbreak in two countries,...
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Green Building Retrofitting in the UAE
The UAE went through a huge building boom in the last twenty years, resulting in extensive useful infrastructure, yet not necessarily all were built...
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Evaluation of the Effect of the Wadi Bih Dam on Groundwater Recharge, UAE
In Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, groundwater from the alluvial aquifer in Wadi Bih was the only source of freshwater for various uses prior to the...
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Assessment of Groundwater Resources in Water Spring Areas Using Geophysical Methods, Northern UAE
The Khatt, Madab, and Al Ghmour Springs are important springs in UAE. They are located in the foothills of the Oman Mountains. The water temperature...
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Effectiveness of Contractors’ Competitive Bidding Strategies in the UAE Construction Industry
Contractors seek different competitive bidding strategies in order to increase their opportunity in winning projects. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
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A Strategic Approach to Emergency Preparedness in the UAE
Disasters have a significant negative impact across the world, and this widespread impact helps to formulate policies, reviews, measures and...
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Long-term forecasting of wind speed in the UAE using nonlinear canonical correlation analysis (NLCCA)
Wind is one of the crucial renewable energy sources which is expected to bring solutions to the challenges of clean energy and the global issue of...
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Objectives of Competitive Bidding in the UAE Construction Industry
Competitive bidding is one of the main methods for procuring construction work. Contractors compete based on bid prices where the lowest responsible...
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Digital Technology and Integration in Construction: The UAE Context
Traditionally construction is a fragmented industry too slow in adopting new technology. As a result, construction sector productivity continues to...
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Rare Earth Elements Around the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, UAE
Rare earth element (REE) contamination has major consequences for the environment and humans. Some forms of REEs have more serious environmental...
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Water Governance in the UAE
This chapter is based mainly on the UAE Ministry of Energy of Environment and Water’s reports on water-conservation strategy and the state of...
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Spatial Distribution of Particulate Matter in Iran from Internal Factors to the Role of Western Adjacent Countries from Political Governance to Environmental Governance
Environmental politics and governance are important topics in the Middle East, where issues such as climate change, pollution, environmental...
