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Simon O´Meara is Assistant Professor of History and Art at the American University of Kuwait. He researches the sociological dimensions of Islamic art and architecture, with a regional focus on North Africa.
MEI´s special edition of Viewpoints on “Architecture and Urbanism in the Middle East” is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and vitality of the built environment of the region. It is also an opportunity to consider the challenges facing architects, designers, and developers in their efforts not only to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Middle Eastern cities but to shape these urban spaces in ways that address the physical and socioeconomic pressures occurring within them.
