Introduction to Dr. Yasser Elsheshatwy’s edited book “Planning Middle Eastern Cities: An Urban Kaleidoscope in a Globalizing World” published by Routledge (2004). It introduces critical assessments of contemporary Middle East cities.

1. Architecture in the Middle East 0690-421 – Fall 2009 Dr. Yasser Mahgoub

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8. Planning Middle Eastern Cities Chapter 1: The Middle East City: Moving Beyond the Narrative of Loss Merry Fuhrer - Fast Food

9. Planning Middle Eastern Cities Chapter 1: The Middle East City: Moving Beyond the Narrative of Loss Jarvis Cocker's poem on the wall of new student accommodation. Andrew Motion's poem on one of Sheffield Hallam University's tallest buildings

15. Planning Middle Eastern Cities Chapter 1: The Middle East City: Moving Beyond the Narrative of Loss The American Hospital, Kuwait Dickson House, Kuwait

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105. Planning Middle Eastern Cities Chapter 1: The Middle East City: moving Beyond the Narrative of Loss Map of Heliopolis, circa 1913

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137. Emaar Development. A detail from a rendering of the King Abdullah Economic City, on the Red Sea. It is one of six new cities planned by Saudi Arabia as it works to diversify its economy beyond oil exports.

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