COMPARISON OF THE ECONOMIC DYNAMICS OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICAN AND GULF COUNTRIES

This article provides an in-depth comparative analysis of the economic dynamics of urban development in cities of Latin America and the Gulf countries over the past ten years. Key cities such as Mexico City, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima, and Bogotá in Latin America, as well as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Kuwait City in the Gulf countries, are analyzed. Aspects such as urbanization, gross domestic product (GDP), infrastructure investments, social inequality, and sustainable development are considered. The article identifies the main challenges and prospects for urban development in both regions, offering recommendations for improvement.