Artificial Island Development (AID) in coastal regions, particularly in the Gulf area, is a strategic initiative aimed at expanding land and infrastructure, offering significant economic benefits. This study is based on live project data from the Qetaifan Island North (QIN) development in Qatar, which has been implemented as a real-world artificial island project. However, these developments also pose substantial environmental risks, particularly to marine ecosystems. This study investigates the
Artificial island development in the Gulf: impacts on marine water and sediment quality and environmental management implications
Sami G. Al-Ghamdi
