He received his Ph.D. in Economic Geography with emphasis on Geographic Information Systems and Urban Planning in 2008 from Indiana State University- Indiana, USA. GIS and Smart Cities are the main area of expertise of Dr. Ahmad Bin Touq. He is interested in higher-education leadership as well. During his career at UAE University, he was a member of the University Council and in charge of National Faculty Development Program, Provost Office. He has been participating in several reputable national and international conferences with focus on Geography and Urban Planning. He has published and presented numerous scholarly works in national, regional, and international conferences.