Amal Al Balushi

Urban Planner Jun 2024 -

DSK Gmbh

Responsible for strategic urban development and revitalisation projects across small and mid-sized towns in NRW. Tasks include public communication, owner consultations for private building modernisation, and support in preparing Integrated Urban Development Concepts (ISEK), framework plans, and feasibility studies. Regularly involved in citizen participation programs and workshops. I offer advisory services in over ten municipalities.

Urban Planner Jun 2023 - May 2024

Stadt Bramsche

As part of the Department of Urban Development, Construction and Environment, I worked as a full-time urban planner for the City of Bramsche. I independently led and supported several urban development projects with a focus on concept design, interdepartmental coordination, and citizen participation.

Radio Host and Researcher Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Oman English FM, Ministry of Information

I joined the Radio in 2022, developed and co-hosted live morning shows. I also researched and produced long-form segments for a series called Headlights, where I combined listener surveys, expert interviews, and original reporting to explore themes like remote work, mental health, and gender inequality in the Omani workforce. I regularly interviewed politicians, academics, and professionals on topics related to Oman Vision 2040 - breaking down large theories to bite-sized podcasts.

Researcher Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

Urban Planning and Architectural Design, German University of Technology in Oman

While doing my Masters in Germany, I worked for GUTech in Oman on a part time remote capacity to produce research, write and edit papers, and analyse research findings.

Teaching and Research Assistant Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

Urban Planning and Architectural Design, German University of Technology in Oman

I supported both course delivery and faculty research within the UPAD department. Assisted in course design, tutoring, and student consultations. Initiated independent research focused on human behavior in urban spaces and co-led the WOW (Where Oman Walks) Lab, exploring participatory methods in neighbourhood planning. Coordinated community workshops and liaised with local authorities. Co-authored research publications and developed new projects.

RWTH Aachen 2019 - 2021

Field of study: European Urbanism
Degree: MSc in Transforming City Regions

Transforming City Regions (TCR) is a unique, interdisciplinary Master program with a strong focus on the European dimension in territorial development. This course of study was designed to respond to the environmental, social, technological, and economic challenges facing evolving European cities and regions . TCR follows a technically advanced and solution-oriented approach, so you can understand economic efficiency and recognize societal needs. The program is taught entirely in English.

Key Facts Degree: Master of Science

Start of Studies: Winter Semester

Standard Period of Studies: 4 semesters

ECTS Credits: 120

Language: English

The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) 2013 - 2017

Field of study: Urban Planning and Architectural Design
Degree: BSc in Urban Planning and Architectural Design

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme in Urban Planning and Architecture comprises all aspects of the design and planning of a space. The courses at GUtech’s Department of Urban Planning and Architectural Design (UPAD) are based on an understanding of the city as a dynamic system. Therefore, the programme embraces the many scales of planning and design, from a single house to an entire city to a whole region. The programme also combines the various disciplines that influence the making of urban space: history, culture, sociology, economics, construction, sustainable building technologies, environmental aspects, law, management, creative techniques, and computer-aided design. The focus is on developing ways of thinking to find integrated solutions and applications for the complex challenges of urban development today.