Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sharma, Manjari; Gupta, Sharad Title A name given to the resource Solar cities: How the UAE is powering urban innovation through sustainable energy infrastructure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sustainable Innovation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region;pp.185-208 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0908-8.ch007" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0908-8.ch007</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014040553?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014040553?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sharma M., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Gupta S., Christ University, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource This chapter explores how the UAE is advancing sustainable urban development through large- scale solar infrastructure. Focusing on Masdar City and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, it analyses governance, innovation, and institutional collaboration. The study highlights key lessons for scaling solar cities in arid regions and aligning urban planning with Sustainable Development Goals, offering insights for policy- makers, planners, and sustainability professionals across the MENA region and beyond. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833730910-1; 979-833730908-8; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online