Principal Economic Planner · Parsons / RCJY · Saudi Arabia

Where Rigorous Data
Meets
Actionable Policy

Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din — PhD Economist with 18+ years shaping urban policy, industrial zones, and development strategy across the GCC and South Asia. 20+ peer-reviewed publications. $60M+ programmes advised.

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18+

Years Exp.

20+

Publications

$60M

Programmes

Int'l Partners

Currently

Principal Economic Planner
Parsons Corporation · RCJY, Saudi Arabia

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Applied Economist.
Strategic Planner. Policy Architect.

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 Biography

18+

Years Experience

20+

Publications

$60M+

Programmes Advised

12+

Theses Supervised

Skills

Technical Competencies

All Skills

Spatial Econometrics & GIS

ArcGIS · QGIS · Google Earth Engine · GeoDa · Spatial regression models · LISA analysis

Econometric Modelling

Stata · EViews · R · SPSS · ARDL · VECM · Panel data · Structural break testing

Programming & Data Analytics

Python · Machine learning · AI applications · Data visualization · Decision support systems

SEZ & Industrial Planning

Benchmarking · Clustering analysis · Location Quotients · Investment climate assessment

Policy & Strategic Planning

Vision 2030 alignment · KPI design · M&E frameworks · Social impact evaluation

Research & Communication

Peer-reviewed publications · Technical report writing · Training delivery · Conference presentations

Projects

Key Engagements & Projects

All Projects

Vision 2030

Parsons · RCJY · Saudi Arabia

Yanbu Industrial City Economic Plan

SEZ strategy, spatial modelling, KPI systems, and investment frameworks aligned with Vision 2030.

US$60M

World Bank · Govt. of Punjab

Punjab Spatial Strategy

Lead Urban Economist — spatial econometrics, liveability indices, and regional development analysis.

PKR 220M

Govt. of Punjab

Ravi Riverfront Urban Development

Urban economic analysis, city economy assessment, and municipal financing recommendations.

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Publications

Selected Research

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2023

Is Economic Growth Inclusive in Punjab, Pakistan?

Pakistan Development Review · 62(2):199–222 · Co-authored

2022

Urban Livability Composite Index for Sustainable Cities

Sustainability (MDPI) · Impact Factor 3.889

2021

COVID-19 Lockdown Area Identification in Punjab, Pakistan

Public Health · Volume 191 · Impact Factor 4.984

2018

Health, Education and Economic Growth Nexus

Global Social Sciences Review · 3(4):68–86

2016

Determinants of GDP Fluctuations in South Asian Countries

Pakistan Development Review · 55(4):483–497

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Insights

Policy Commentary & Op-Eds

All Insights

Dawn · 2024

IMF Lifeline & Pakistan's Debt

Analysis of Pakistan's IMF engagement and structural debt challenges facing the economy.

Paradigm Shift · 2025

Can Structural Reset Save Growth?

Examining whether fundamental economic restructuring can restore sustainable growth in Pakistan.

Pakistan Today · 2023

Economic Metamorphosis

On the transformative economic shifts Pakistan must navigate to achieve development goals.

Peer Recognition

What Colleagues Say

"A skilled professional who contributes effectively to the mission of complex large-scale planning projects."

Robert McClendon

Director, Design Architecture · Ravi Riverfront Project

"Delivered the highest quality output efficiently during a challenging urban study in Lahore."

Ernesto Marzano

Lead Transport Economist · International Development

"A source of inspiration for postgraduate students — dedicated, rigorous, and genuinely invested in their outcomes."

Muhammad Salman Bilal

Assistant Professor, FCC University Lahore

Where Rigorous DataMeetsActionable Policy

Applied Economist.Strategic Planner. Policy Architect.