The Boom: Population and Urban Growth of Dubai City

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fayez M. Elessawy
Keyword(s):  
Urban Growth ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Guest Workers ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Investment Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Concrete Blocks ◽  
Growing Economy ◽  
Economic Boom

<p>The total population of Dubai has grown by 1000% over the last 40 years alone. In 1975 the total population was 183,000 inhabitances, which increased in 2015 to about 2 million. This increase makes Dubai population one of the fastest growing in the world. In a related context, the guest workers (immigrants) have profoundly contributed to this population growth since they constituted 91% of the total population. Dubai is a good example of a rapidly developing city. Until 1955 Dubai was characterized by its slow growing economy. Its population lived in traditional houses made of palm fronds with poor infrastructure. In 1957 Dubai municipality was established and the first master plan was formed which resulted into the appearance of a road system and anew town center in addition to the construction of new modern buildings made of concrete blocks. These buildings started to emerge at that time. Nevertheless, the urban growth continued a slow pace. From 1975 to present the urban area expanded enormously, the rapid development of the city transforms Dubai from a small regional business, financial and leisure hub into a global center. During the last two decades Dubai built up area expanded like never before, the economic growth accelerated and so did the investment level, more development projects were planned to support the urban growth. The total built up area increased from only 54 square Kms in 1975 to 977 square Kms in 2015, as Dubai increased (1700 % in only 38 years) that high percentage make Dubai one of the fastest growing cities in the world.</p><p><em>Key Words</em>: Dubai. Economic boom, Guest workers, Asians, Infrastructure, Built up area, global business hub</p>

scholarly journals “PERAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI BAGI PERUSAHAAN DALAM MENGHADAPI PERSAINGAN”

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunita Duwi Anggiyasari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Global Competition ◽  
Global Business ◽  
The World ◽  
Role Of Information

ABSTRACKInformation technology is booming so that it has become an important part of the world including the territory of Indonesia, not only that information technology also has an important role in companies, one of which is in global business competition. The rapid development of information technology in today's era has even made it easier for all company operations to be able to encourage and maximize the company's plans to face global business competition. The important role of information technology in global competition where technology can be used as a competitive advantage for companies and make information resources so that they can become strengths in global business competition.Keyword : Informations technology, Global Business Competition.ABSTRAKTeknologi infomasi yang melesat sehingga telah menjadi bagian penting di belahan dunia termasuk wilayah Indonesia, tidak hanya itu teknologi informasi juga memiliki peran penting dalam perusahaan yang salah satunya yaitu pada persaingan binis global. Melesatnya teknologi informasi di zaman sekarang bahkan menjadikan bagian yang memudahkan segala operasional perusahaan yang mampu mendorong dan memaksimalkan rencana perusahaan dalam menghadapi persaingan bisnis global. Peran penting teknologi infomasi dalam persaingan global yang dimana teknologi mampu dijadikan sebagai keunggulan kompetitif perusahaan dan menjadikan sumber daya infromasi yang sehingga mampu menjadi kekuatan dalam persaingan bisnis global. Kata kunci : Teknologi infomasi, Persaingan Bisnis Global.

The Appearance of Computer/Internet Dependency in Turkey

2017 ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Nevin Gunaydin
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Internet Dependency

The aim of this study is to reveal the prevalence of computer/Internet dependency in Turkey in the light of the existing research. With the rapid growth of technology, communication technologies have rapidly penetrated everyday life. More and more people express themselves with different types of technology, such as the computer and the Internet [19]. The most important communication tools that have emerged with the rapid development of technology are computers and the Internet. According to the Internet usage statistics of the world (Global Web Index, 2014), in 2014, 34% (Global Web Index, 2015) in 2015, and 34% (Global Web Index, 2015) in 2013 of the world total population in 2013 (IWS 2013) (Global Web Index, 2016) reported using the Internet. Internet users in Turkey increased by 1,225% between 2000 and 2008. Keywords: Dependency, Internet dependency, computer dependency

Special Features of Urbanisation in Tropical Africa

1971 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-296
Author(s):  
A. Gavrilova
Keyword(s):  
Urban Growth ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Tropical Africa ◽  
Demographic Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Urban Population Growth ◽  
Social Demographic ◽  
Rates Of Growth ◽  
Intensive Growth

The attention of many Africanists is now absorbed by the extraordinary rate of social-demographic development in the countries of tropical Africa during recent decades, the rapid change of the demographic balance between town and country, and the intensive growth of towns. Africa is now ahead of all other continents in the rate of urban population growth, as indicated by Table I; this shows ten-year rates of growth in the total population of towns with over 20,000 inhabitants, for eight major regions and for the world as a whole. Africa is the only region whose rate of urban growth has accelerated from decade to decade since 1920; during 1950–60, she overtook Latin America, and her growth rate of 69 per cent was well above the world average.

PECULIARITIES AND CONDITIONS OF ACTIVITY OF BOOK PUBLISHING HOUSES OF UKRAINE IN THE MODERN MEDIA SPACE

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetyana Jezhyzhanska
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Book Publishing ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Modern Media ◽  
Media Space ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Book Publishers

In the information society the status of information is changing: this main value of global civilization becomes an important resource of socio- economic, technological and cultural development. The rapid development of virtual technologies and the growing number of Internet users in Ukraine and in the world causes the new challenges to communication of each organization. The book publishers are also obliged to respond to these processes. However, the works devoted directly to publishers’ communication in the modern media space are still lacking in Ukraine. The objective of the article is to clarify peculiarities and conditions of the activities of Ukrainian book publishers in today’s media space which is an important issue today. It is analyzed the literature and sources on this issue and it is ascertained the theoretical and practical possibilities to take into account the trends in the world of modern media in the PR-activity of book publishers. Also the prospects for further scientific study and practical use of PR-communications in the activity of publishers are determined. The analysis of current changes in the modern information space allows us to trace the general tendencies: the new subject and object areas are formed; the number of subjects is expanded; the new formats of interaction within the system of communications of the organization and in society as a whole are created. That means that publishing house’s PR-communications are complicated by the emergence of new elements, such as active audience, social networks as communication channels, promotions on the Internet and others. PR communication in the Internet space is the most effective and inexpensive tool for interaction of publishers with active audiences. Thus, the activation of PR communication in the modern media space is associated with the emergence of the latest information technologies, online media as well as development of Internet. The use of online channels of Internet for communication with the target audience of publishing organizations has certain advantages over traditional media. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the information saturation of media space, which complicates the way of PR-messages of book publishers to the reader.

Inclusive Capitalism and the Return of Social Purpose

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahesh K. Joshi ◽  
J.R. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Economic Systems ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Social Purpose ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
The World ◽  
The Right ◽  
Higher Purpose

Inclusive capitalism is a hot topic and for the right reasons. It has been the focus of discussions both in academic and development circles around the world. “The role that business plays in society, and the expectations about the role it should play, has shifted dramatically in recent years. Called to a higher purpose, or sensing that externalities can only be ignored at their peril, many businesses are increasingly open to the notion that they have a responsibility for creating more inclusive economic systems” (Tufano et al. 2016). This statement is an indicator of rigorous research being carried out on the capital and social impact of global business. This chapter highlights the work of the best thinkers and primary players in the world of global business and economics.

scholarly journals The Development of Disaster Nursing in China-from the Spirit of Nightingale to COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
DI Zhang ◽  
Liyan Zhang ◽  
Aihua Gong
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Response ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Emergency Rescue ◽  
Chinese Model ◽  
Practice Models ◽  
The World ◽  
National Disaster

Abstract As an emerging discipline, disaster nursing is very important in disaster emergency management, but there are few mature practice models and theoretical discussions. In particular, the contribution of nursing staff in disaster emergency has not yet received widespread attention and recognition. After more than ten years of rapid development, China’s disaster nursing has gradually formed a Chinese model and Chinese experience. During the global fight against COVID-19, this article takes the nursing work in disaster emergency rescue as the perspective and briefly describes the development process of disaster nursing in China to introduce the practice and theoretical development of disaster nursing in China to nursing workers around the world. By analyzing the role of Chinese nurses in national disaster emergency response, it provides a reference for global disaster nursing talent capacity building. By sharing the Nightingale spirit of Chinese nurses in disaster emergency, we will show people all over the world the professional value of disaster nursing practitioners and pay tribute to the nursing staff engaged in disaster emergency work.

scholarly journals Empowering Urban Governance through Urban Science: Multi-Scale Dynamics of Urban Systems Worldwide

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 5954
Author(s):  
Juste Raimbault ◽  
Eric Denis ◽  
Denise Pumain
Keyword(s):  
Urban Growth ◽  
Path Dependence ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Network Flows ◽  
City Size ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
The World ◽  
Urban Science

Cities are facing many sustainability issues in the context of the current global interdependency characterized by an economic uncertainty coupled to climate changes, which challenge their local policies aiming to better conciliate reasonable growth with livable urban environment. The urban dynamic models developed by the so-called “urban science” can provide a useful foundation for more sustainable urban policies. It implies that their proposals have been validated by correct observations of the diversity of situations in the world. However, international comparisons of the evolution of cities often produce unclear results because national territorial frameworks are not always in strict correspondence with the dynamics of urban systems. We propose to provide various compositions of systems of cities in order to better take into account the dynamic networking of cities that go beyond regional and national territorial boundaries. Different models conceived for explaining city size and urban growth distributions enable the establishing of a correspondence between urban trajectories when observed at the level of cities and systems of cities. We test the validity and representativeness of several dynamic models of complex urban systems and their variations across regions of the world, at the macroscopic scale of systems of cities. The originality of the approach resides in the way it considers spatial interaction and evolutionary path dependence as major features in the general behavior of urban entities. The models studied include diverse and complementary processes, such as economic exchanges, diffusion of innovations, and physical network flows. Complex systems dynamics is in principle unpredictable, but contextualizing it regarding demographic, income, and resource components may help in minimizing the forecasting errors. We use, among others, a new unique source correlating population and built-up footprint at world scale: the Global Human Settlement built-up areas (GHS-BU). Following the methodology and results already obtained in the European GeoDiverCity project, including USA, Europe, and BRICS countries, we complete them with this new dataset at world scale and different models. This research helps in further empirical testing of the hypotheses of the evolutionary theory of urban systems and partially revising them. We also suggest research directions towards the coupling of these models into a multi-scale model of urban growth.

Indifferent Sanctuary: German-Speaking Refugees and Exiles in Argentina, 1933-1945

1982 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald C. Newton
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Total Population ◽  
World War ◽  
European Origin ◽  
World Crisis ◽  
Jewish Refugees ◽  
The World ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Almost All

Between 1933 and the end of World War II, Argentina became the home of some 43,000 Jewish refugees from Nazism, almost all of them of German, Austrian, or West European origin. Measured against the country's total population, 13 million in 1931, 16 million according to the 1947 census, Argentina received more Jewish refugees per capita than any other country in the world except Palestine (Wasserstein, 1979: 7,45). This did not occur by design of the Argentine government; on the contrary, its immigration policies became interestingly restrictive as the years of the world crisis wore on.In practice, however, Argentina was unable to patrol effectively its long borders with the neighboring republics of Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. The overseas consuls of these nations, especially the first three, did a brisk and lucrative trade in visas and entry permits for persons desperate to escape the Nazi terror.

Machine Learning Arrives in Archaeology

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-191
Author(s):  
Simon H. Bickler
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Rapid Identification ◽  
First Century ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Archaeological Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
Archaeological Work ◽  
Archaeological Analysis

OverviewMachine learning (ML) is rapidly being adopted by archaeologists interested in analyzing a range of geospatial, material cultural, textual, natural, and artistic data. The algorithms are particularly suited toward rapid identification and classification of archaeological features and objects. The results of these new studies include identification of many new sites around the world and improved classification of large archaeological datasets. ML fits well with more traditional methods used in archaeological analysis, and it remains subject to both the benefits and difficulties of those approaches. Small datasets associated with archaeological work make ML vulnerable to hidden complexity, systemic bias, and high validation costs if not managed appropriately. ML's scalability, flexibility, and rapid development, however, make it an essential part of twenty-first-century archaeological practice. This review briefly describes what ML is, how it is being used in archaeology today, and where it might be used in the future for archaeological purposes.

Impact of Urban Growth on Market activities in Gombe Metropolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Faruk Gaya ◽  
Mu’azu Audu Zanuwa ◽  
Kamaludeen Adamu Muhammad ◽  
Mashkurah Ahmed Usman ◽  
Shehu Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Urban Growth ◽  
Satellite Images ◽  
Urban Expansion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
New Markets ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Questionnaire Administration ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Town

Urban growth concept has dragged the attention of several scholars of different fields of study for decades. Urban growth refers to expansion of urban centres in size due population growth, which hiked the number of buildings in urban centres around the world. The finding of the paper indicate that Gombe Metropolis expanded by (85 hectares) each year from 2000 to 2010 and the expansion of Gombe Metropolis occur in all direction. The rate at which Gombe Metropolis expand grown to (203 hectares) each year from 2010 up to date. Therefore, the rate at which Gombe metropolis expanded increases by 138% from 2010 to date and how number of markets increases to 16 currently from 12 in the year 2010. This paper study the Impact of urban growth on market in Gombe Metropolis. Coordinate of markets of existing markets was collected. For second set of data used in this paper i.e. secondary data which include map of Gombe metropolis, related journals, text books, published and unpublished document, and Newspaper were consulted. The data generated from questionnaire administration were analysed using tables, graphs and charts. Satellite images showing how urban growth is taken place in Gombe Metropolis were also analysed. The study examines the impact of urban growth on Gombe Metropolis markets activities over the period of study. The findings of the study indicate emergence of new markets in the study area over the years of study as a result of urban expansion that occur in Gombe Metropolis. It also indicated that the new established markets were located in areas where urban growth take place in study area and these new markets are patronized by people within the environment or vicinity of the markets. Most of the newly emerged markets are located at the periphery of the town where urban expansions occur rapidly.

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