by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 13, 2023 | Construction, Dubai, Infrastructure
While not quite as synonymous with Dubai as the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 828 meters high, the Burj Al Arab is an architectural marvel and one of the most iconic buildings in the Middle East. Built on a man-made island in the Arabian Gulf, the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 6, 2023 | Oman, Technology
Like lots of countries in the Middle East, Oman’s economy is dependent on oil and gas. It accounts for about 60 percent of the sultanate’s total export income. Moreover, domestic natural gas is responsible for more than 95 percent of its electricity...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 30, 2023 | Bahrain
The Four Seasons Hotel in Manama, at a height of 201 meters (885 feet), is the tallest building in Bahrain. The 50-floor skyscraper, completed in 2015 and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, is the 61st tallest building in the Middle East and among the 400...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 23, 2023 | Architecture, Construction, UAE
Middle East countries, especially those in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), are transforming their economies by alleviating reliance on oil and gas and instead shifting to green energy and tourism-related giga projects. Saudi Arabia, for instance, requires as much...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 7, 2023 | Middle East, Telecommunication
The Middle East telecom sector has transformed dramatically during the 21st century. While some countries, like Lebanon and Syria, have only implemented subtle reforms, most of the countries in the region have noticed substantial growth in their respective telecom...
