Civic Synergy: Leading and Managing the Evolution of Smart Cities

by Sawsan Malik (Editor), Afnan Alkhaldi (Editor), Rashed Alhaimer (Editor), Miltiadis Lytras (Editor), Aidin Salamzadeh (Editor)

Overview

In Civic Synergy: Leading and Managing the Evolution of Smart Cities, readers are invited to explore the transformative journey of urban spaces into dynamic, interconnected smart cities. This comprehensive publication addresses the pressing need for innovative approaches to urban management in the digital age. With technology rapidly reshaping the urban landscape, there is a critical demand for strategic leadership and effective management to navigate this evolution successfully.

This collected edition provides a holistic understanding of the complexities involved in leading and managing smart city initiatives. Authors offer practical insights, theoretical frameworks, and real-world case studies to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive sustainable urban development. At its core, Civic Synergy makes a significant contribution to the field of urban management by synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives and showcasing best practices in smart city governance. By examining the intersection of technology, governance, and urban planning, this collected work offers a fresh perspective on how cities can harness innovation to address pressing challenges and seize opportunities for growth.

This edited collection stands out for its emphasis on civic synergy, highlighting the importance of collaboration and partnership among various stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, communities, and academia. It underscores the need for collective action and shared responsibility in shaping the future of cities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781837080434
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date:	11/10/2025
Pages:	412
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sawsan Malik is the Assistant Dean of the College of Business Studies at the Arab Open University, Kuwait.

Afnan Alkhaldi is the Acting Dean Assistant of the Faculty of Business Studies at the Arab Open UniversityHeadquarters, Kuwait.

Rashed Alhaimer is Associate Professor of Social Media Marketing and Local Dean of Business Studies at the Arab Open University, Kuwait.

Miltiadis Lytras is Professor at Deree College, The American College of Greece, and a Distinguished Scientist at King Abdulaziz Universityin Jeddah.

Aidin Salamzadeh is Associate Professor and Vice Dean at College of Management in University of Tehran, Iran.

Huda Alrashidi is Assistant Professor, College of Computer Science and Engineering, Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST), Kuwait.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Closing the Loop: Can Circular Economy Concept Reduce Waste in Smart Cities?; Abdullah Alshemari
Chapter 2. Developing a Theoretical Framework for Measuring Digital Transformation of Government Services in Kuwait; Nasser Alshawaaf and Basil Alzougool
Chapter 3. Digital Transformation in Islamic Banking: A Case Study of Boubyan Bank's Fintech Revolution; Dalal Aloumi and Salah Alhammadi
Chapter 4. Enhancing Urban Development: The Role of Open Innovation in Egypt's Smart Cities; Ahmed Rageh Ismail, Kholoud Fayed, Reem Essam, and Shirley Nagy
Chapter 5. How Fintech is Reshaping the Consumer Behavior in the Modern Era: Evidence from Egypt; Reem Essam, Salma Aboualsoud, and Rami Mohamed Farid
Chapter 6. Innovative Bio-Electrochemical Systems for Sustainable Remediation in Smart Cities; Altaf Albaho, Shamsudeen Dandare, and Rory Doherty
Chapter 7. Navigating the Smart City Concept in Kuwait: Citizen Insights and Dimension Analysis; Basil Alzougool and Sumayya Banna
Chapter 8. Blockchain Technology to Implement Sustainability in Innovative Export Supply Chains; Luai Jraisat and Christine Hattar
Chapter 9. Envisioning the Future of Smart Cities: Marketing, E-Branding, and the Role of Pace; Ahmad Salem D. Ghazi
Chapter 10. Leveraging Smart Technologies for Value Creation and Competitive Advantage in Startup Companies: Insights from Emerging Economies; Jumana Nalakam Paramba and Aidin Salamzadeh
Chapter 11. Role of Artificial Intelligence Based Training toward Achieving Sustainable Organizational Performance Via Mediation of Employee Engagement; Sura I. Al-Ayed
Chapter 12. The Role of Islamic Finance in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: A Conceptual Framework for Smart Cities and Urban Development Projects; Islam Kamal, Ahmed Rageh Ismail, Omar Dewidar, and Moamen A. Shazly
Chapter 13. Regulating Kuwait’s FinTech Revolution: The Legal Implications of InsurTech; Mohammad Alkandari, Bedour Alboloushi, and Essa Almethen
Chapter 14. Decision Support and Early Warning Systems for Effective Crisis Management Toward Sustainable Smart Cities; Danah Al-Enezi, Ali Al-Dousari, Abdullah Al-Enezi, Ahmed Hassan, and Ohoud Al-Enezi
Chapter 15. AI-Driven Smart Classroom Innovation and Creative Thinking Skills: Review of Implementing STEM Program; Meshari Abdulhameed Alsafran, Yousiff Awad, Shaimaa Nasser Rabiah, and Mudhi ALmansour
Chapter 16. Using X for Smart City Marketing in Kuwait: Lessons from Qatar's TASMU Program and Singapore's Smart Nation; Yousra Elkhashab and Abeir Saad
Chapter 17. The Influence of Moderating Sustainable HRM Practices with Training on Job Performance in the Private Sector in Kuwait; Anwaar Alkandari, Ahmad Alsaber, Berlanti Odeh, AbdulWahab Baroun, Bedour Alboloushi, and Rania Nafea
Chapter 18. The Role of Job Satisfaction in Organizational Commitment at Dentistry Services in Kuwait: Insights for Integration with Smart Cities; Anwaar Alkandari, Rania Nafea, Shaikhah Alainati, and Ahmad Alsaber
Chapter 19. Evaluating the state of art in smart cities development: The case of Greek local government; Chris Mantas, Sifis Plimakis, Vassilis Karapetsas, and Sawsan Malik
Chapter 20. Libraries in the Smart City Ecosystem: Driving Sustainable Development Goals Through Digital and Community-Centric Approaches; Haya Albader and Abeer AlSubaie
Chapter 21. Sustainable Urban Governance: A User-Centric Approach to Visual Pollution Management in Smart Cities; Haya Albader, Khaled Alrasheed, Abeer AlSubaie, and Naser Alselahi
Chapter 22. Business Students' Perspectives on the Synergy Between the Triple Bottom Line and the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Kuwaiti Market; Khider Hamid Khider and Mohammad Fuhaid Sager Alajmi