On Thursday, November 13, 2024, the doctoral thesis of researcher (Seba Mujtaba Abdul Wahid), titled "Urban Competitiveness," was discussed. The thesis explores the concept of urban competitiveness as a central framework to support the development of cities and enhance their ability to adapt to contemporary changes, with a focus on urban intelligence as a key factor in improving the performance of residential neighborhoods. The study concentrated on developing an integrated model for competitive performance based on three main dimensions: productivity, efficiency, and quality, with urban intelligence being the primary driver for achieving this integration.
The study concluded that enhancing urban intelligence contributes to the development of residential neighborhoods, transforming them into integrated environments that meet the needs of residents and increase their attractiveness for investment and development. The researcher recommended applying innovative urban designs based on smart technologies to support economic activities, improve resource efficiency, and raise the standard of living for residents, with an emphasis on building interactive and sustainable communities.
The thesis highlights the importance of smart residential neighborhoods as a key tool for developing modern cities and achieving sustainable competitiveness on both local and international levels.
The discussion committee was composed of the following esteemed professors:
- Prof. Dr. Abdullah Saadoun Salman … Chairman
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Mufeed Ihsan Al-Shouk … Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Areej Karim Siddiqan … Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Dhirgham Mazher Karim … Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Rana Mazen Mahdi … Member
- Prof. Dr. Safa Al-Din Hussein Ali … Supervisor Member
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saleh Turki … Supervisor Member
