Afaaq Research & Studies

Advancing Knowledge
Through Rigorous Research

A private research and consulting firm specializing in urban development, sustainability, governance, and socio-economic transformation across the MENA region and beyond.

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About the Firm

Bridging Academia
& Policy Practice

Afaaq Research & Studies is a private research and consulting firm based in Cairo, Egypt. We specialize in evidence-based academic, strategic, and policy-oriented studies that align with international standards and national development priorities.

We support universities, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector entities through high-quality research, impact assessments, and capacity-building programs.

Evidence-based insights that drive meaningful, lasting development across the MENA region.
Editorial Independence
All publishing activities are conducted with strict separation between commercial operations and editorial processes. Manuscript selection, peer review, acceptance, and rejection are made exclusively by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board.
What We Do

Core Services

Interdisciplinary research and advisory services aligned with international standards and national priorities.

Academic Research
Rigorous peer-reviewed research in urban studies, environmental design, and sustainable planning, published to international standards.
Strategic Consulting
Policy-oriented advisory services supporting governments, NGOs, and private-sector entities in evidence-based decision making.
Impact Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation frameworks measuring social, environmental, and economic impacts of development projects and policies.
Capacity Building
Structured programs that strengthen research capabilities and institutional knowledge within universities and public bodies.
Scholarly Publishing
Peer-reviewed journals, academic books, and research reports published in accordance with international ethics and transparency standards.
Institutional Partnerships
Collaborative frameworks linking academia, government, and civil society to co-produce knowledge for sustainable development.
Our Publication

Afaaq Research
for Urban Studies

An international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing sustainable urban planning, architecture, and environmental design across the MENA region and beyond.

Open Access Peer Reviewed CC BY 4.0 International
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Afaaq Research for Urban Studies
Interdisciplinary research in urban development, architecture, and environmental planning
Rigorous double-blind peer review conducted by an independent international editorial board
Full open-access publication under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license
Aligned with international standards for metadata quality and digital preservation
Focus on MENA region urban challenges with a global academic perspective
Why Choose Us

Our Commitment

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Academic Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of research ethics, transparency, and scholarly rigor across all our activities.
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Editorial Independence
Our publishing activities maintain strict separation between commercial interests and editorial decision-making.
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Open Knowledge
We champion open-access dissemination to maximize the societal impact of scholarly research.
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Regional Expertise
Deep contextual understanding of MENA urban challenges, development dynamics, and policy environments.
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Afaaq Research & Studies

Reach out to discuss research collaborations, consulting services, or journal submissions.

Location Cairo, Egypt  ·  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia