This book is the first of its type on NEOM Region, NW of Saudi Arabia. This region has been designated in 2017 to be an international economic hub. However, no studies have been done on this region which occupies several natural resources including remarkable landscape with unique ecological species, ores and water resources. The region is also vulnerable to many aspects of threatening natural hazards. Based on her expertise, namely geomorphological processes, earth sciences, space techniques and natural risk assessment, the author made an initiative to produce this book using advanced tools, specifically satellite images and geo-information system. The book introduces several thematic maps obtained for the first time for NEOM Region. Hence, it represents a scientific guide for land management and urban planning approaches. This book is a very significant document for a variety of readers and researchers including decision makers, land managers and planners, as well as geographers and geologists. In addition, the basic concepts and new approaches attract researchers and academic teams including students, universities and research centers not only in Saudi Arabia, but in different parts of the World.

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Professor Mashael Bent Mohammed Al Saud is a Research Scientist at the Space Research Institute, King Abdel Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Prof. Al Saud is specialized in Applied Geomorphology and Geodesy. Hence, the Author worked in several related disciplines where space techniques and geo-information systems were utilized. Therefore, the Author involved in research studies and projects on: watershed management, applied geomorphology and surficial processes, natural hazards, water resources assessment and exploration, geophysical prospecting and many other topics where satellite images are used to monitor Earth' surface.

Prof. Al Saud is a member in numerous national and international scientific societies, and has been granted a number of national and international Awards and Honorariums. The Author has remarkable number of published scientific works including: books, publications in International Peer Reviewed Journals & Regional and International Conferences and Symposia. Prof. Al Saud is continuously producing research projects, technical repots and thematic maps for different regions from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and always aiming to add scientific inputs for the research and development in the Kingdom.  

Inhalt

Preface.- List of Contents.- Acronyms.- Chapter 1. NEOM Region.- Chapter  2. Land Management.- Chapter 3. Physical Characteristics.- Chapter 4. Thematic Maps.- Chapter 5. Drainage Basins.- Chapter 6. Potential Natural Resources.- Chapter 7. Biodiversity.- Chapter 8. Natural Hazards.- Chapter 9. Compatible Land Management.- Chapter 10.  Discussion and Conclusion