Dr. El Adli’s extensive international expertise both as an urbanist and academic include over forty years in global higher education, planning, as well as project and development management. He is recipient of multiple honors and awards. Dr. El Adli’s areas of competency include: Sustainable Planning and Design, Community Development, Urban Revitalization, Livable Cites, Tourism Planning, as well as Regionally Appropriate Architecture. Consistent with his reputation as a strategic thinker; recognized top performer and exceptionally talented designer, Dr. El Adli has an aptitude for developing strategic plans; creating vibrant urban places; conceiving innovative designs; communicating corporate vision; and empowering multi-disciplinary teams to realize set goals and objectives. His accomplishments include numerous success stories and high-profile projects in the MENA and Gulf region, Europe, as well as in Asia. As an expert on Sustainable Planning and Urban Placemaking, Dr. El Adli has published extensively, delivered keynote speeches and has conducted presentations aimed at improving public understanding of the importance of sustainable planning and design excellence. He has also served in varying capacities as Expert, Chair, and Board Member to multiple national and international agencies. Dr. El Adli is Referee to reputable peer reviewed journals and member to many prestigious international professional associations and civic societies.