Publications

Aligning Urban Growth with Climate Goals: Emission Drivers and Policy Responses in Saudi Arabia’s Building Sector

Fateh Belaïd, Jeyhun Mikayilov

This study combines an econometric analysis and a Monte Carlo simulation to explore the drivers of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission reductions in the Saudi building sector, with a particular focus on energy efficiency. Historical data from 1990 to 2022 are…

Belaïd, Fateh

Mikayilov, Jeyhun

Advancing Hydrogen in Saudi Arabia: Evidence-Based Insights from Stakeholder Engagement and Expert Survey

AlJawhara Al Quayid, Naser Odeh, Fateh Belaïd, Noura Mansouri

Hydrogen technologies offer a promising pathway for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing climate objectives globally. Integrating hydrogen into the Circular Carbon Economy framework is a strategic priority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to address climate and economic…

Al Quayid, AlJawhara

Naser Odeh

Belaïd, Fateh

Mansouri, Noura

Progress and Gaps in the Adoption of Clean Cooking Fuels in Africa – Policy Options for Ghana and Kenya

Fateh Belaïd, Mohamad Hejazi

Access to clean cooking fuels is vital for public health, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examines the key barriers to adopting clean cooking fuels in Ghana and Kenya, asking. Despite progress in urban areas toward…

Belaïd, Fateh

Hejazi, Mohamad

Designing Long-lasting Inventions for Residential Energy Efficiency

Nature

Fateh Belaïd

Roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Saudi Arabia Insights From Stakeholder Engagement and Expert Survey

AlJawhara Al Quayid, Fateh Belaïd, Naser Odeh, Noura Mansouri

This paper presents the findings of a survey conducted by KAPSARC, focusing on the role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology within the framework of Circular Carbon Economy (CCE). The survey, part of the CCE Roadmaps project, aimed to…

Al Quayid, AlJawhara

Belaïd, Fateh

Naser Odeh

Mansouri, Noura

Climate-Resilient Cities: Priorities for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

Anvita Arora, Fateh Belaïd

This edited volume discusses the concept of resilient cities within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Written by an international panel of scholars and experts, the book presents theoretical approaches, identifies risk factors, and suggests policies for building resiliency in…

Arora, Anvita

Belaïd, Fateh

Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the GCC Built Environment

Fateh Belaïd

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, encompassing Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, is distinguished by rapid urbanization, robust economic growth, and substantial energy consumption. The built environment has expanded significantly to accommodate burgeoning populations…

Belaïd, Fateh

Carbon Capture and Renewable Energy Policies: Could Policy Harmonization be a Puzzle Piece to Solve the Electricity Crisis?

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd

Crafting Effective Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policy: Time For Action

Nature

Fateh Belaïd

Residential Electricity Consumption and Rebound Effects in Saudi Arabia: Insights into Bridging the Energy Efficiency Gap

Fateh Belaïd, Jeyhun Mikayilov

The rebound effect refers to the phenomenon where energy efficiency improvements lead to increased energy consumption, offsetting some of the expected energy savings. This article aims to estimate the direct rebound effect of residential electricity consumption in Saudi Arabia and…

Belaïd, Fateh

Mikayilov, Jeyhun

Climate Policy Stringency and Trade in Energy Transition Minerals: An Analysis of Response Patterns

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd

Can Smart Cities Be Sustainable: An Emerging Field of Research

Journal of Urban Technology

Research on smart sustainable cities (SSCs) has fueled a rapid expansion of scholarly work in recent years. However, the key trends and future research avenues in this field are still ambiguous. This article examines the content of SSC research by…

Fateh Belaïd

Decarbonizing Saudi Arabia’s Residential Sector: Designing Behavioral Interventions for Efficient and Sustainable Energy Consumption

Hossa Almutairi, Fateh Belaïd, Abdulelah Darandary

There is a consensus in the literature regarding the significant role of behavioral change in reducing the level of residential energy consumption. However, there is an ongoing debate concerning the most effective mechanisms and instruments with which to promote energy-efficient…

Almutairi, Hossa

Belaïd, Fateh

Darandary, Abdulelah

Closing the Efficiency Gap: Insights into curbing the direct rebound effect of residential electricity consumption in Saudi Arabia

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd, Jeyhun Mikayilov

Beyond Efficiency Gains: Addressing the Rebound Effect in Saudi Arabian Residential Cooling

Science Direct

Mohammad Aldubyan, Fateh Belaïd, Anwar Gasim

How the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act Supports Energy Efficiency and Low-Carbon Buildings

Fateh Belaïd, Mahelet G. Fikru

The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) recognizes that buildings account for a significant share of U.S. energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. To address this issue, the IRA includes a range of policies and programs to make energy efficiency and…

Belaïd, Fateh

Mahelet G. Fikru

Smart Energy-Saving Technologies and Their Potential Application in Buildings Lessons for Saudi Arabia

Fateh Belaïd, Fatimah Alsunbul, Mohammad Aldubyan

The increasing demand for energy in our modern world has led to a critical need to conserve energy resources. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) predicts that under the 1.5°C scenario, electricity will be the primary energy carrier in the…

Belaïd, Fateh

Alsunbul, Fatimah

Aldubyan, Mohammad

Projecting Global Oil Demand for the Buildings Sector

Fateh Belaïd, Mohammad Aldubyan

As one of the largest consumers of energy resources, the building sector plays a key role in the evolution of the global energy landscape. Buildings account for approximately one-third of the world’s final energy consumption. This methodology paper aims to provide…

Belaïd, Fateh

Aldubyan, Mohammad

Decoding the Behavioral Patterns in Saudi Arabia from GASTAT’s Five-Year Household Energy Statistics Survey

Abdulelah Darandary, Fateh Belaïd

This commentary presents the findings of the annual Energy Statistics Survey by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), an ongoing initiative since 2017 that is now in its fifth iteration, which covers 2022. The survey encompasses hundreds of responses from…

Darandary, Abdulelah

Belaïd, Fateh

Ecological-behavioral Economics: Impact of Information on Energy-renovation Decision Through Third-party Investing

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd