Shipping and Development in Dubai Infrastructure, Innovation and Institutions in the Gulf Судоходство и развитие инфраструктуры Дубая, инноваций и институтов в Персидском заливе

Издание на английском языке
The book explores the history of Dubai's development from its inception in the 19th century to the present day. It examines key stages in the city's development, such as the creation of the port, the introduction of containerization, and the development of transport links, as well as the influence of external factors and revolutionary changes in logistics. The author analyzes the reasons for Dubai's success - from good governance to strategic decisions - and discusses the new challenges the city faces in the 21st century. The book offers an in-depth look at Dubai's transformation from a small trading port to a global logistics hub, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and adaptation to changing global economic conditions. This book is for anyone interested in the history of urbanism, logistics, and the development of megacities in the modern world.

Content
List of figures
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1. Dubai: origins and emergence (1833-1958)
Chapter 2. Take-off: creek, containerization, connectivity (1958-71)
Chapter 3. Exogenous impacts and the logistics revolution (1971-90)
Chapter 4. Success: good luck or good management? (1990-2004)
Chapter 5. The new challenges of the twenty-first century (2004-present day)
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index