Building the Knowledge Economy, Transforming Cities? Transnational Education Zones as a Multi-Scalar Development Strategy in the Arab Gulf Region

Tim Rottleb is an economic geographer and an expert in higher education. With a background in Middle Eastern Studies, his research interests are geographically diverse, spanning from the Arab Gulf region to Lusatia. His work focuses on issues related to globalization, transformation and regional development, as well as on universities’ roles therein.

• Introduction.- Literature Review and Theoretical Framework.- Research Context: The Political Economy of the Arab Gulf Region.- Research Design and Methodology.- Thesis Article I (Co-Author: Jana M. Kleibert).- Thesis Article II.- Thesis Article III.- Conclusion.