Dubai World Expo 2020 impact on sustainable development: Youth perspective on the contemporary human milieu in the UAE

Sahera Bleibleh, Boshra Hassan, Aya Mousa, Rauda Alneyadi

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Abstract

The witnessed Dubai World Expo 2020 event in the last six months, represented in nonstop activities, events, forums, and various cultural experiences, requires multiple in-depth studies to grasp its unfolding lessons. This research explores the impact of Dubai World Expo 2020 on youth perception of world spatial sustainable development and challenges. The primary focus of this project is to identify the result of such megadevelopment on the future of the city based on different dimensions such as career path, network, attraction, identity, and innovation from the younger generation’s perspective. This mission is a key step in driving the intertwined relationship between space and people in future development. Thinking of youth as future leaders, it’s important to understand their perception and how this mega event contributed towards shaping their perspective. The outcome of this preliminary study contributes to understanding the human milieu of the UAE context as influenced by the recent mega-development.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovation and Technological Advances for Sustainability - Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation and Technological Advances for Sustainability, ITAS 2023
EditorsSalem Al-Naemi, Rachid Benlamri, Michael Phillips, Rehan Sadiq, Aitazaz Farooque
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages551-559
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781032803722
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
EventInternational Conference on Innovation and Technological Advances for Sustainability, ITAS 2023 - Doha, Qatar
Duration: Mar 1 2023Mar 3 2023

Publication series

NameInnovation and Technological Advances for Sustainability - Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation and Technological Advances for Sustainability, ITAS 2023

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Innovation and Technological Advances for Sustainability, ITAS 2023
Country/TerritoryQatar
CityDoha
Period3/1/233/3/23

Keywords

  • Dubai World Expo 2020
  • Sustainable development
  • UAE
  • human milieu
  • youth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • General Computer Science

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