by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 5, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Energy, Infrastructure, Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is pursuing a variety of renewable energy resources beyond solar. In 2015, almost 953 megawatts (MW) of wind energy was added to the region’s capacity. Wind power has shown steady growth in MENA; the cumulative wind power...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 27, 2017 | Africa, Architecture, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East
Countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are investing heavily in renewable energy infrastructure projects to harness the power of the sun and wind. Some of the largest investments are in solar energy parks. Here are four of the region’s most...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 20, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation
Cargo ports are a vital type of infrastructure because they connect a country to the rest of the world and allow for import and export of cargo via ships. Container ships are measured by their Twenty Foot Equivalent Units, or TEUs. A ship’s TEU indicates how many...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 13, 2017 | Business, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Middle East
Hospitals and medical research centers are the most important kinds of infrastructure for any community. The buildings, both public and private, demonstrate a country’s commitment to taking care of its citizens. In the Middle East, there are a number of ongoing and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 6, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Iraq, Middle East
For centuries, the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers have shaped life in Iraq and the entire Middle East, creating a fertile, green area in a region where this kind of environment is uncommon. However, these vital waterways often provided too much water (resulting in...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 30, 2017 | Architecture, Infrastructure, Iran, Middle East, Transportation
Bridges are a very symbolic and effective form of infrastructure. They represent connection, progress, and accessibility. The Middle East has a number of remarkable bridges, but Iran has truly set itself apart with the design and multitude of its bridges within the...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 23, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Construction, Middle East
While the term “infrastructure” often brings to mind roads and bridges, it actually refers to a broad category that includes a number of subgroups. One might be surprised to learn that malls—all shopping centers and stores, in fact—qualify as infrastructure in the...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 16, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Dubai, Middle East, UAE
The Palm Islands of Dubai are most certainly not the only artificial islands in the Middle East. Expanding the coastline by constructing islands is a common practice throughout this area and a trend that has resulted in a variety of exciting infrastructure projects...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 9, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation
In 2010, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, announced that the 2022 FIFA World Cup would be held in Qatar. Held every four years, the FIFA World Cup is the world’s largest single-sport competition. Qatar will be the first Middle Eastern...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 2, 2017 | Afghanistan, Charity, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Philanthropy
Healthcare is a major concern in Afghanistan, especially for women and children. According to UNICEF, Afghanistan ranks 18th in mortality for children under the age of 5, with 36,000 neonatal deaths (children that died within 28 days of birth) reported in 2015 alone....
