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 Volume 10, Issue 9 (September 2023), Pages: 8-17

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 Original Research Paper

Integrating sustainability impact into disaster resource management: A structural model for the United Arab Emirates

 Author(s): 

 Ali Ahmed Al-Hammadi 1, Wan Hasrulnizzam Wan Mahmood 2, *

 Affiliation(s):

 1Institut Pengurusan Teknologi and Keusahawan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia
 2Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal and Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia

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 * Corresponding Author. 

  Corresponding author's ORCID profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5588-5112

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 https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.09.002

 Abstract:

This study endeavors to formulate a comprehensive structural model of disaster resources management that incorporates sustainability impact within the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Given the UAE's vulnerability to diverse natural and man-made disasters, there arises a pressing need for effective disaster management strategies that embrace sustainability principles. To address this need, the research employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and involves 152 stakeholders as respondents. The investigation adopts a multi-faceted approach, combining a thorough literature review, insightful case study analysis, and interviews with key stakeholders engaged in disaster management across the UAE. The study successfully identifies crucial factors that contribute to the efficacy of disaster resources management and its sustainability impact, while also recognizing the barriers and challenges that hinder the implementation of such strategies. The resulting structural model serves as a comprehensive framework for the seamless integration of sustainability considerations into disaster resources management within the UAE. Envisioned through a systems thinking approach, the model thoughtfully addresses the interconnectivity of various factors and the potential trade-offs between immediate emergency response and long-term sustainability objectives. The findings of this research contribute significantly to the field of knowledge concerning disaster resources management and sustainability impact, particularly in the unique context of the UAE. Furthermore, the model developed in this study holds practical implications for policymakers and practitioners involved in disaster management in the UAE, offering them a valuable blueprint for formulating effective and sustainable disaster management strategies.

 © 2023 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords: Disaster resources management, Sustainability impact, United Arab Emirates, PLS-SEM, Stakeholder engagement

 Article History: Received 12 April 2023, Received in revised form 23 July 2023, Accepted 27 July 2023

 Acknowledgment 

The authors extend their gratitude to Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) for the financial support. This transdisciplinary research is part of a dissertation that was submitted as partial fulfillment to meet the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM).

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 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Al-Hammadi AA and Mahmood WHW (2023). Integrating sustainability impact into disaster resource management: A structural model for the United Arab Emirates. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 10(9): 8-17

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