by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 27, 2026 | Economy, Solar
For the past two decades, there has been a significant shift in economic strategy in the Middle East. Due in part to a desire to diversify income sources, many countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, have launched national frameworks to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 13, 2026 | Construction, Dubai, UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically Dubai, is home to some of the world’s most incredible achievements in architecture. The Burj Khalifa, at 2,722 feet, is the world’s tallest skyscraper, while other massive projects include Dubai World Islands...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 12, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Oman
To enhance the efficiency of public services and environmental monitoring, governments around the world are increasingly incorporating smart technology into their urban planning strategies. Sensors, cameras, and other Internet-connected devices provide an abundance of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 19, 2025 | Entertainment, Infrastructure, Qatar
Despite all of the logistical and weather-related concerns leading up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the quadrennial football tournament was an astounding success and may even be remembered as one of the greatest World Cups of all-time. There were a record 172...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 26, 2025 | Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation
In many parts of the world, high-speed rail networks offer quick travel in and between major cities, reducing traffic congestion and potentially providing environmental benefits. Japan’s legendary rail system is known for its punctual and comfortable passenger...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 11, 2025 | Environment, Middle East
The Middle East is an oil-rich region with five of the world’s 10 largest producers in terms of barrels per day. However, due in part to climate change and a demand to diversify economies, many of these countries are re-examining their economic reliance on oil...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 23, 2025 | Middle East
In recent years, economic policies and agendas in many Middle East countries have changed dramatically, primarily with less of an emphasis on oil and gas and a greater focus on tourism. Countries like Saudi Arabia and Oman, with Vision 2030 and Vision 2040,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 9, 2025 | Saudi Arabia
Neom, a core component of Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification agenda Vision 2030, is a master-planned tourist destination and global trade hub covering more than 26,000 square kilometers near the northern tip of the Red Sea, south of Jordan. Launched by...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 25, 2025 | Middle East, Water
While the majority of people in developed countries don’t have to worry about access to clean drinking water, more than 1 billion throughout the world experience water scarcity and about 2.4 billion have inadequate sanitation. This issue is particularly...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 27, 2025 | Saudi Arabia
In recent years, many countries in the Middle East, notably the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, have made efforts to diversify their economies, alleviating economic reliance on oil and gas and focusing more on boosting tourism with major...
