September 10, 2025Open Access

The Blue Economy in the Arabian Gulf: Trends, Gaps, and Pathways for Sustainable Coastal Development

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Bibliometric review identifies key themes in blue economy research in the GCC, suggesting pathways for sustainable development.

The study identifies four main themes in blue economy research: sustainable fisheries, marine governance, climate resilience, and blue finance.
Analyzing 210 publications from 2000 to 2025, this bibliometric review reveals gaps in social equity, gender inclusion, and localized economic valuations.
Using tools like Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, the research maps citations and collaborations among GCC countries and international partners.
Findings highlight Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE as significant contributors while suggesting a need for inclusive governance and innovative financing.

Abdulkarim K. Alhowaish (2025) studied this question.

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