by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 23, 2023 | Middle East, Travel
The Middle East has become an increasingly important international hub in recent years, and countries in the region are racing to build new and expand existing airports to meet passenger demand. The Middle East connects major economies in Asia, Europe, and Africa and,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 9, 2023 | Infrastructure, Saudi Arabia
Downtown skyscrapers are symbols of wealth and power and often serve as important mixed-use buildings with offices, residences, restaurants, and other attractions. For most of the 20th century, North America was home to most of the world’s tallest and most...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 25, 2023 | Architecture, Iraq
A Middle East country covering more than 435,000 square kilometers with a population of 43.5 million, Iraq is believed to be home to one of the earliest known civilizations during the prehistoric period of Mesopotamia. Because of its rich history, the country’s...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 18, 2023 | Lebanon
Lebanon, a Middle East country along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, was once a luxurious tourist destination, but the Lebanese Civil War, which ran from 1975 to 1990, and subsequent conflicts during the 21st century have hindered the growth of its economy and...
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...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 23, 2023 | Infrastructure
Thanks in part to a strategically important geographical location and efforts from some countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, to increase tourism, the Middle East aviation sector has grown considerably in recent years, ignoring the COVID-19 pandemic and the global...
