Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted The Rise of Megaprojects in Emerging Economies: The Cases of the New Administrative Capital and Horus in Egypt(Saudi Digital Library, 2023) Alshareef, Reem; Autsin, ZimermanThis paper examines why emerging economics continue to pursue large-scale urban developments, specifically megaprojects, despite well-documented track record of under-delivery and cost overruns. The paper argues that megaprojects are less driven by economic analysis and more by what Flybjerg calls "the four sublimes": technological (the thrill of building the biggest/tallest), aesthetic (creating beautiful, economic structures), political (leaving a lasting legacy), and economic (generating money flows and attracting FDI). These motivations, combined with technological determinism lead governments to initiate massive projects with high risks. Using Egypt's New Administrative Capital and Horus City as case studies, the author demonstrates how these projects embody grand visions -smart ciites, Dubai-like developments, recaptured historical grandeur for civilisations past- that are essentially fictional expectations supported by economic predictions. The author states that without fundamental changes to governance, accountability, and development paradigms, megaprojects will continue to prioritise elite visions over local needs, entrenching social inequality rather than addressing Egypt's deep-seated social issues.15 0Item Restricted Digital Transformation in Construction Megaprojects, A systematic review (2020-2025)(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Alotaibi, Assaf Fahad; Peters, StuartThe construction industry is considered a massive contributor to the economic development of every country due to its importance. However, it has been slow in the adoption and shifts towards digital transformation in comparison to other industries. Recently, the industry experienced an accelerated shift driven by the adoption of advanced technologies to enhance project performance and management efficiency. This study presents a systematic review of the latest literature published between 2020 and 2025, spotlighting the role of different digital technologies in transforming construction project management practices in mega projects. The review uses the PRISMA guidelines to make sure methodological transparency is sustained. Relevant journal articles have been identified from both Google Scholar and Scopus. The review examines how these technologies contribute to key project management phases such as planning, scheduling, cost control, and even risk management. Finding both successful and failure adaptation of the technologies in recent years and examining the common drivers as well as barriers to adoption. The analysis also identifies critical research gaps, specifically the limited evidence on long-term project outcomes and usage of AI-driven analytics with BIM and IoT frameworks. This research contributes to future research by mapping the current state of digital transformation strategies and future directions to support more efficient implementation in the construction industry.13 0