About
Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din is a principal economic planner, policy advisor, and applied researcher with over 18 years of experience bridging rigorous econometrics with real-world governance. Currently at Parsons Corporation, assigned to the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, he leads Vision 2030-aligned economic strategies for Saudi Arabia's major industrial cities.
His career spans academia, government, international development, and private sector consulting — with deep expertise in spatial economics, SEZ strategy, and urban economic planning.
Full BiographyServices
Available for consulting assignments, policy advisory retainers, speaking engagements, and research collaborations with governments, multilateral agencies, and academic institutions.
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SEZ & industrial zone studies · site selection · investment climate assessment · sector benchmarking
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GIS-based analysis · population modelling · location quotients · regional inequality assessment
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Government white papers · Vision 2030-aligned strategies · CPEC corridor policy · development roadmaps
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KPI design · results measurement · social impact evaluation · development programme review
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Panel data modelling · ARDL / VECM · structural break testing · peer-reviewed publication support
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Keynote addresses · capacity building workshops · postgraduate supervision · expert witness & commentary
Methods & Tools
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ArcGIS · QGIS · Google Earth Engine · GeoDa · Spatial regression models · LISA analysis
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Stata · EViews · R · SPSS · ARDL · VECM · Panel data · Structural break testing
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Python · Machine learning · AI applications · Data visualization · Decision support systems
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Benchmarking · Clustering analysis · Location Quotients · Investment climate assessment
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Vision 2030 alignment · KPI design · M&E frameworks · Social impact evaluation
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Peer-reviewed publications · Technical report writing · Training delivery · Conference presentations
Projects
US$60M
World Bank | Government of Punjab
I worked on the Punjab Spatial Strategy (PSS)—a province-wide spatial planning framework developed to embed a spatial dimension into Punjab’s…
Internal RCJY Project
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY)
Developed a GIS-based population disaggregation framework for Yanbu Industrial City using LandScan ambient population data, high-resolution satellite imagery, and building…
Confidential
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY)
Conducted comprehensive pre-feasibility analysis for the proposed Special Economic Zone within Yanbu Industrial City under the RCJY mandate. The study…
Available for Advisory Engagements
Consulting · Policy Analysis · Research Collaboration · Speaking
Publications
Journal of Urban Economics
Insights
Gulf Economic Forum 2024 · 2024
Delivered keynote address at the Gulf Economic Forum on strategies for economic diversification in resource-dependent economies. Presented comparative…
Saudi Urban Development Conference · 2024
Participated as panelist on urban planning challenges and opportunities presented by Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects (NEOM, The Line, Jeddah…
Professional Endorsements
"A skilled professional who contributes effectively to the mission of complex large-scale planning projects."
Robert McClendon
Director, Design Architecture
Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project
"Delivered the highest quality output efficiently during a challenging urban study in Lahore."
Ernesto Marzano
Lead Transport Economist
International Development Sector
"A source of inspiration for postgraduate students — dedicated, rigorous, and genuinely invested in their outcomes."
Muhammad Salman Bilal
Assistant Professor
Forman Christian College University, Lahore
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