Aims

This special issue aims to advance theoretical, empirical, and practical understanding of how DT can drive SD in the Arab world. It invites contributions that offer insights into innovative policies, business models, technologies, governance frameworks, and entrepreneurial initiatives that are accelerating or impeding progress toward a green and inclusive digital future in the region.

This special issue is closely aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda, particularly in advancing several key SDGs including Goal 9, Goal 11, Goal 12, and Goal 13. By focusing on the DT of Arab nations as a catalyst for SD, the issue seeks to explore how innovative technologies and digital ecosystems can accelerate progress toward these goals. It also supports Goal 17 by encouraging cross-sectoral collaboration among governments, academia, industry, and civil society. Contributions to this issue will help illuminate the pathways through which the Arab world can harness digital solutions to meet both local development priorities and global sustainability targets.

This special issue offers several distinct competitive advantages. It provides a regional focus with global impact by delivering a rare, in-depth examination of the intersection between DT and  sustainability in Arab nations while generating insights that are highly relevant both within the region and globally. Its timely and strategic orientation ensures alignment with pressing national and international policy agendas, including the UN 17 SDGs, COP climate commitments, and various Arab digital economy strategies. The issue adopts an interdisciplinary perspective, bridging academic and practical gaps across the fields of entrepreneurship, management, sustainability, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and development studies. Moreover, it carries strong policy relevance, offering evidence-based, actionable recommendations for governments, multilateral institutions, and private sector stakeholders engaged in shaping the Arab world’s sustainable digital future.