Urban Planning & Smart City by Haitham Kamal

HAITHAM KAMAL

about me Haitham Kamal Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates M. : +97150-2154982 email : haythamkmal04@gmail.com

Personal Details: Date of Birth : April 3rd, 1990 Place of Birth : Egypt Gender : Male Civil Status : Married1

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URBAN PLANNER A Results-driven Urban Planning professional with a rich background spanning 13 years in the eld. Proven expertise in all facets of urban development, specializing in the integration of smart city initiatives. Adept at steering complex projects from conception through execution, consistently ensuring alignment with regulations and standards. Recognized for creating well-balanced urban environments that seamlessly blend residential, business, and green spaces. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing community well-being through strategic planning and meticulous project approval processes. Eager to leverage extensive experience and a keen interest in smart city technologies to contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and connected urban landscapes. Possess in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks for master plan; consistently adopt an innovative approach to solving problems. Technical pro ciency in urban GIS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Oﬃce Suite, Lumion and Sketch Up. Languages include Arabic (native) and English ( uent). Specialties: • Strategic Urban Planning • Spatial Planning • Geo-Spatial Planning • Smart Cities • Masterplanning • Urban Design • Urban Governance • City Data • Writing and Communication

curriculum vitae Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT),

KHATIB & ALAMI,

present the idea of the project to the client.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

United Arab Emirates Senior Associate Urban Planner 2019 - present

United Arab Emirates Urban Planner 2015 – 2019

Completed the following projects: • Master Planning and Infrastructure Design of Package 7 Sites, KSA • Zewail University, Cairo, Egypt • Grand Egyptain Museum, Cairo, Egypt • Al-Waha village, King Abdullah Economic City, KSA

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The role includes responsibility for developing and updating Abu Dhabi’s capital development code. Ensure compliance with AD urban planning policies, regulations, and standards according to the DMT manuals by ensuring that the municipality adheres to these policies, regulations, and standards. This review and direction is based on AD 2030’s vision for the future, which includes land use, zoning, policies, regulations, and standards, in accordance with AD 2030’s vision for the future. Moreover, Review and update masterplan. Coordinates & cooperate with other government entities. Update Abu Dhabi Emirates planning codes.

Completed the following projects: • UAE National Comprehensive Consensual Plan, UAE • Commercial Area Accessabilty Improving Works Sector E25, AD,UAE • DCRs for Baniyas Villas, AD, UAE • Abu Dhabi Capital Development Code, AD, UAE • Al Masoudi Framework Plan, Al Ain, UAE • Plan Capital, AD, UAE

The role includes responsibility for managing a small team for preparing creative designs, reports, masterplans and understanding all Emirate’s planning regulations. Additionally I co-ordinate externally with clients and internally with diﬀerent departments. Technical responsibility includes producing GIS maps, databases, analysis and data collection. Furthermore, preparing all masterplan studies as per the regulations and submitting them to the authorities for obtaining the necessary approvals from concept up to detailed design. Completed the following projects: • UAE National Comprehensive Consensual Plan, UAE • Oman National Spatial Strategy, Oman • Sharjah Spatial Plan Sharjah, UAE • Urban Observatory, Sharjah, UAE • Housing Strategy Plan, Sharjah, UAE • Community Facility Study, Sharjah, UAE • Desert Rose, Dubai, UAE • Liwan Development, Dubai, UAE • Majan Master Plan,Dubai, UAE • Business Bay Mixed Use, Dubai, UAE • Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE • Abu Dhabi University, Dubai, UAE

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M.sc, Smart Cities Management, Barcelona University (Spain 2023) B.Sc. Urban Planning, Cairo University, Egypt, 2012. Department: Urban Planning and Design. Graduated Project Degree: Very Good.

Member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers DIE STADT,

PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Cairo, Egypt Urban Planner / Designer, 2011 – 2013

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Society of Engineers, United Arab Emirates Member of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate. Member of Federation of Arab Engineers.

The role involved using my design skills to create suitable and creative designs and using available advanced software to present our design to diﬀerent clients Completed the following projects: • New Giza city, Cairo, Egypt • Seashell resort, Hurghada, Egypt • Fort Arabesque Hotel, Hurghada, Egypt • Capital Business Park, Cairo, Egypt • Babylon Hanging Gardens resort, Hurghada, Egypt

ECG (ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP), Cairo, Egypt Urban Planner / Designer, 2013 – 2015 The position included preparing creative designs, rendering high quality masterplans and preparing reports. The role also comprised of producing 3D modelling and rendering in addition to preparing basic animation to portfolioH A I T H A M K A M A L

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DESERT ROSE, Dubai, UAE The project Desert Rose was inspired by the following statement of his highness (HH) Sheikh Mo-hammed Bin Rashed AI Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minster of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai: “.... History we are writing is what we achieve in the future and not what we had achieved in the past” Based on that, the vision for Desert Rose is set out by Dubai Municipality (DM) as follows: “develop smart sustainable satellite city for national Emiratis housing that provides the essence and comfort of living; and adopts the basic triple prin ciples of sustaina-ble development (Environment, Economy, and socio-cul tural dimensions)”. In order to set a next practice example on sustainable urban development design, particularly in re-gard to the EXP0-2020, the current zero energy principle should be extended towards a holistic Zero Emission goal. This globally unique goal could be achieved if the entire material and en ergy supply and disposal systems are taken into consideration to maximize the sustainability opportunities. De-spite the maximise utilisation of renew able energies combined with suitable renewable storage op-tions, sustain able building standards minimizing the end-use energy demand, the combi nation of disposal and supply infrastructure to maximize the intelligent (re) use of water, material and energy as well as an integrated management of the green belt will play a pivotal role in achieving the highest sustainability targets set by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed AI Maktoum. ROLE: Coordinate with whole diciplins and respociple of the date base of the masterplan

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ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY, DUBAI, UAE Our approach to the university master plan is based on creating a holistic environment for knowledge transfer which enrich the users in terms of Academic, Social and Environmental balance. This leads to the following three Hypothesis of the master plan Academic Excellence, Social Collaboration, Environmental Sustainability. The Design Principles are framed as the principle strategies which guide the design elements.These are either based on one of the three hypothesis or a combination of two or more. The following are the design principles for the development of the campus 1. Campus to generate a sense of associative pride and memory. 2. twenty rst century global educational identity. 3. Unique elements of Campus Making 4. Supporting Creative Expression 5. Genesis of Community within and around the Campus 6. Passive Design Strategies 7. Resource Optimization. ROLE: Design and rendering form scratch and present it to the client and coordinate with the municipality to get the approvals.

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ZEWAIL UNIVERSITY, CAIRO, EGYPT After analyzing the brief, we started our design process by studying the land in order to come up with the best solutions for the different requirements addressed by the client. The plot offered a much-needed exibility in deciding the right design approach for the project as well as providing us with a great platform to narrate its story.The master plan focused on an essential element in the client’s brief, which required a symmetrical design with a focal point serving Zewail City’s 8 different faculties and accommodating up to 5,000 students. With a “form follows function” approach for both architecture and urban planning, we created a dynamic master plan re ecting Zewail City’s mindset of interdisciplinary interactions.The main idea was to have “no boundaries” by designing different open spaces interconnected through a center-point, which resulted in the creation of an “educational orbit” gathering undergraduate and graduate studies while still dividing them into different zones.

ROLE: Design, coordinate with other deciplines, rendering form scratch and present it to the client .

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LIWAN MASTERPLAN, DUBAI, UAE Liwan has a prime location on the crossroads of Mohammed BinZayed Road & AlAin Road.The site is located in Dubailand, it has a prime location on the crossroads of Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E.311) & AlAin Road. The Site is almost graded, a clear difference of level had been noticed in cer tain areas, the connection between Phase 1 & 2 is not yet constructed, there are already buildings have been constructed on the site, those buildings are located in different zones. The strategic vision of the project is to create a high quality residential development, based on best planning practices and principles of place making, in order to create a unique and enjoyable quality of life for its community. Liwan-2 is intended to complement the business hub environment devel oped in Liwan-1 by offering high quality living opportunities supported by community facilities at close proximity from the offices, leisure, and enter tainment facilities provided in Liwan-1. Together with Liwan-1, Liwan-2 will function as a vibrant, sustainable and self sufficient community and modern development, and will serve the needs of the larger urban sector. The development of this project aims to: ·Provide living and employment opportunities. ·Improve the urban and economic environment of the wider area. ·Provide opportunities to attract owners, tenants and investors. ·Provide a sustainable and beautiful living environment

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MAJAN MASTERPLAN, DUBAI,UAE Dubai Properties appointed Khatib & AIami to undertake a revision of Majan Masterplan previously designed by Halcrow and approved in 2007. The revision of the masterplan was aimed at improving the overall quality of life and quality of the urban fabric namely by reducing the GFA by 13.8% ,thus achieving a more balanced urban morphology closer to the human scale and more conducive to pedestrian environments. The existing network of community facilities was signi cantly improved by introducing t wo Juma Mosques and t wo multi-level schools in addition to children nurseries, community shop ping centers, healthcare facilities such as clinics and a private hospital. A police station and civil defence center were also added. The network of open spaces was rationalized creating a clear hierarchy that meets the requirements of Dubai Municiplaity. Land eﬃciency was increased by replacing former residual spaces with either community facilities or developable plots.

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, SHARJAH, UAE Option -1 Good exposure from the main roads; Connectivity to University Campus; Separation between the diﬀerent uses; Separation between RTI Centers of Excellence and External Tenants, Each cluster has an attraction node connected through pedestrian corri dors; Each cluster can hold all types of proposed research priorities to give more exibility to the development; Connection to the University through an attractive retail and gathering plaza; Possibility of applying principles of sustainable development; The design consider the phasing and ensure a maximum exibility. Option -2 The design is base on the sustainability and especial consideration to climate conditions, Based on green strategies/ Passive design concept; Place making structured around pedestrian net work; Separation between RTI centers and External tenants; An additional component is proposed: urban agriculture; Connection to the University through an attractive retail and gathering plaza.

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, SHARJAH, UAEE Good exposure from the main roads; Connectivity to University Campus; Separation between the diﬀerent uses; A green spine connecting all uses and activity zones and allow pleasant pedestrian movement within the Park; The green spine is designed to maximize the plots value; The diﬀerent uses are clustered to maximize the use of land with respect to the nature and function of each use; Attraction nodes are located at the main axes to attract the public while conserving the privacy of each zone; Connection to the University through an attractive retail and gathering plaza; Possibility of applying principles of sustainable development; The design consider the phasing and ensure a maximum exibility. Active frontage; Build on existing infrastructure. Phase 1 location

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JUMEIRAH AT SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT, Abu Dhabi, UAE

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, DUBAI,UAE The project is a part of King Abdullah Economic City ( KAEC) as one of the permier new urban centers in Saudi Arabia based on a variety od new expanded economic opportunities.

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AL MAMAZAR LAGON, SHARJAH,UAE To become a destination for locals, residents and visitors alike providing high-quality and diverse public spaces and program which celebrate and strengthen Sharjah’s local character and heritage. l_Liveability 2_1dentity 3_Accessibility & Connectivity 4_Piacemaking & Design Excellence S_Environmental Conservation 6_1nclusive Environment for All 7_Activated Waterfront a_Custodianship

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AL MAMZAR LAGON | SHARJAH,UAE

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NATIONAL CONSENSUAL PLAN UAE The United Arab Emirates are undergoing rapid development. Adopting the UAE Strategy for Green Development through its six tracks for 2012, helps to strengthen the spirit of the Union and to stimulate cooperation between all the Emirates in meeting global variables and facing future challenges, and the 2021 National Goals and commitment to the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals and the objectives of the UAE 2071. The National Consensual Plan (NCP) will provide a framework for cooperation in formulation of sustainable development goals and policies, through the promotion of administrative and technical coordination between the concerned authorities in each Emirate. It establishes a general framework for national spatial strategies, implementation procedures and performance monitoring through coherent interactive information systems and clear development indicators.

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OMAN NATIONAL SPATIAL STRATEGY (ONSS) OMAN The ONSS and the Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS) mean to provide a framework for land use strategies that will ensure sustainable socio-eco nomic development at both the national and regional levels.The ONSS also proposes speci c policies that aim to achieve the goals set in the vision for the national economy Oman 2020 as well as the Oman 2040 economic vi sion, which is being developed currently parallel to the ONSS.The remaining phases of the ONSS include the preparation of Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS) and the contribution of survey data to the National Transport Survey (NTS) by a multi-consultant team of four (4) diﬀerent RSS consultant groups under the supervision of the Main Consulting Engineer (MCE). Khatib & Alami, in partnership with Jacobs Engineering Group, herein re ferred to as K&A, has been appointed to develop the RSS and NTS for Group C, which includes the Governorates of Adh Dhahirah, Ad Dakhliyah, Ash Sharqiyah South and Ash Sharqiyah North. The goal for the ONSS is stated in the Terms of Reference as being:”.. to guide sustainable economic and spatial growth over the next millennium. As such, it is expected to guide resource allocation and reduce social and economic inequalities’: The RSS objectives in particular will be to: 1. Draft a strategy for achieving the core goals de ned for the region based on the principles of sustainability 2. Draft an implementation strategy, with a schedule of responsibilities for short, medium and long term actions 3. Draft a comprehensive, long-term, strategic land use plan for the region focused on factors that have the greatest signi cance and that are within the power of the governorate to plan, initiate, facilitate and /or request 4. Clearly identify (but exclude from the RSS) matters that should be referred upwards, for consideration as matters to be incorporated in the national spatial strategy, or downwards to local planning agencies 5. Clearly identify (but exclude from the RSS) matters that should be referred to the Wilayah for consideration as matters to be included in a future local strategy plan 6. Describe as comprehensively as possible the national policies and priori ties that support the RSS, mapping them wherever possible 7. Describe as comprehensively as possible the local implications and consequences of the RSS, mapping these implications and consequences wherever possible 8. Draft a regional regulatory planning instrument (development control plan) based on the national proposed planning system through the ONSS Project to guide and control all planning processes and to ensure consistent provisional standards for all community services

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Community Facitities Study For The 9 Cities Of The Emirate Of Sharjah 2042, UAE

COMMUNITY FACILITIES STUDY PLAN SHARJAH, UAE The community facilities needs assessment study is a crucial part of SDTPS’s future strategic plans for the Emirate. A comprehensive study that covers all community facility categories in the Emirate will provide invaluable data that will aid future plans and developments. With the aim of providing useful data to enable SDTPS to improve the current situation of community facilities and plan eﬀectively for the future, the study will have the following goals: • Delineate the hierarchy and structure of community facilities in Sharjah. • Analyze existing situation of community facilities. • Determine the current issues and recommendations for community facilities. • Devise community facilities standards to be used for Sharjah’s urban settlements. • Conduct a needs assessment study for Sharjah City, Central Region, and Eastern Region for the years 2014 and 2040. • Conduct a needs assessment study for Al Mamzar area for the year 2014.

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Sharjah Spatial Plan, Sharjah, UAE

SHARJAH SPATIAL PLAN, Sharjah, UAE Sharjah Department of Town Planning & Survey (SDTPS) commissioned Khatib & Alami (K&A) to undertake a Plan of Social Services & Infrastructure for the Cities of the Emirate of Sharjah for the horizon year 2040. The project inculdes a socio-economic study and modeling of demand for land and built space for 2040 to be undertaken by Solving Efeso. It also includes and environmental study to be done by Stephen McIlwaine Limited. The project is divided into 5 stages with a total duration of 12 months starting from February 1st 2015, and excluding review periods by STDPS: 1: Data Collection 2: Baseline Situation, Identi cation of Key Issues & Vision Statement 3: Development of Three Masterplan Options for Al Mamzar 4: Development of Preferred Option & Sectoral Strategies 5: Action Planning: Identi cation of Projects by Sector & Implementation Plan

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Housing Plan For The 9 Cities Of The Emirate Of Sharjah 2042, UAE

HOUSING PLAN FOR SHARJAH EMIRATE, Sharjah, UAE

In 2015 K&A was commissioned by SDTPS Sharjah Department of Town Planning & Survey to undertake a Plan of Social Services and Infrastructure Networks for the Emirate of Sharjah for the horizon year 2040. It includes a demographic and economic study which underpins the spatial plan. This Executive Report highlighting key components and ndings of the study is structured in 5 sections. Baseline Economic & Demographic Situation characterized by an imbalance between Sharjah City and the rest of the emirate where the capital concentrates 90.5% of the population according to the 2015 census, and 78.4% of jobs. Development Strategy is underpinned by 4 main objectives: Achieve a balanced spatial distribution of the population and economic activities across the emirate. Foster economic growth by increasing the current GDP from 88 billion AED to 265 billion AED in 2040. Preserve historic resources, natural landscapes and habitats with areas to be protected from urban development representing 41.78% of the emirate. Improve urban identity and positioning by highlighting existing assets and introducing global icons and landmarks. Growth Scenario 2040 achieves a more balanced demographic distribution of the population with 69% on the western coast, 15% in the central region and 16% on the eastern coast. It is envisioned that Sharjah City will concentrate 56% of the population in 2040 instead of the current 90.5% (census 2015). Spatial Portraits developed for each of the 9 cities inform future urban development in these settlements including land to preserved from development, location of urban centers, urban growth boundaries and new residential areas required to cater for the forecasted population growth. These spatial portraits form the blueprint of a masterplan and allow for a smart and sustainable management of the land.

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Urban Observatory, Sharjah, UAE

Urban Observatory Sharjah, UAE Urban Observatory is a specialized center that collects data on diﬀerent are as of development in order to improve the standard of living of the population in a speci c area. It also analyzes these data and checks them into indica tors that assist decision makers in achieving the sustainable development goals of the residents of the region Establishing a technical database system that collects, analyzes and uses urban indicators Work with Observatory partners to develop appropriate urban indicators and develop mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of urban areas and communities Cooperating with existing urban observatories to exchange experiences and information between them and the Urban Observatory of Sharjah Analyze lessons learned from past experiences and select best practices with other local observatories Establish a consultative body in the preparation of urban and urban develop ment policies and development of municipal services Improve the Department’s ability to manage sustainable urban development and achieve sustainability goals 2030 Provide local authorities with information in an analytical and easy format supported by GIS tools Develop a strategy for communicating information to decision makers and providing them with comparative data that enable long-term planning

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