Prof. Ali Muflah Alqahtany is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the College of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. He holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design (2014) and an M.Sc. in Urban Renewal (2013, Merit), both from Cardiff University, United Kingdom. He also obtained an M.Sc. in Construction Management (2010, Merit) from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, and a B.Sc. in Urban Planning and Design (2008) from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He has held numerous administrative positions, served on various academic committees, and published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also acted as a reviewer for several international journals and has participated in numerous conferences, scientific forums, training courses, and workshops. His research focuses on sustainable development, urban sustainability, urban and regional planning, sustainable cities and urbanization, urban design, housing, and other aspects of the sustainability of the built environment.