We are pleased to announce the launch of Afaaq Research for Urban Studies — an international open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research in urban planning, sustainable development, architecture, and environmental design across the MENA region and beyond.

Our mission is to provide an international platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share innovative ideas and case studies that contribute to sustainable and resilient urban futures.

Call for Papers (Volume 1, Issue 1 – January 2026)

We invite submissions on topics including (but not limited to):

- Smart and sustainable cities

- Urban resilience and climate adaptation

- Heritage conservation and identity in urban contexts

- Environmental assessments and planning policy

- Digital transformation and urban governance

Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025

Publication Frequency: Quarterly 

Publication Type: Open Access (CC BY 4.0 License)

✍️ Authors can submit manuscripts directly through our online submission system

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable urbanism in the MENA region and beyond.

Editor-in-Chief:
Prof. Ibrahim R. Hegazy, Ph.D. ‪Google Scholar‬
Professor of Urban and City Planning
Founder & CEO, Afaaq Research & Studies
Email: editor@afaaq-urbanstudies.org