by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Kuwait, a relatively small but developed welfare state situated near the northwestern part of the Arabian Gulf, recently announced a significant investment to boost its infrastructure and diversify its economy. The Kuwaiti Alanba newspaper, in July 2021, reported the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
A small cluster of settlements as recent as the early 1960s, Dubai has transformed dramatically since the discovery of oil in the region in 1966. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum leveraged the city’s newfound wealth to initiate a range of development projects,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
As part of its efforts to preserve some of the world’s most important cultural sites, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) created the World Heritage Sites program in 1978. Since then, it has designated more than 1,150...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fifty of the largest hotels in the world are situated in just 13 countries, one of which is Saudi Arabia. As part of its ambitious Vision 2030 initiative, Saudi Arabia is striving to diversify its economy and create a vibrant society through heavy investments in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Middle East is a rapidly developing region in which several national governments have initiated plans for unique mega-projects designed to boost the economy and attract tourists. Saudi Arabia, for instance, is developing the $17 billion Diriyah Gate Development, a...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 13, 2022 | Architecture, Middle East, Qatar
The Middle East is a burgeoning region for commercial development with governments and private companies initiating major projects. Qatar, which has built seven new stadiums for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, has a pipeline of projects valued at $230...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
For several years, the nation of Qatar has been attempting to encourage greater agricultural production, and recent developments in soil reclamation and conservation are beginning to have a positive impact. New technologies and techniques are helping to restore soil...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Policymakers worldwide have been increasingly initiating plans to develop renewable energy products to help lower global CO2 emissions and alleviate the negative effects of climate change. Hydro, solar, and wind, among others, are types of renewable resources that can...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Middle East is home to some of the world’s most impressive and unique infrastructure, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building; the $47.7 million Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar; Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, which is among the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 23, 2022 | Architecture, Entertainment
Under the direction of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has sought to redefine its image and substantially transform its economy. The crown prince introduced a variety of social reforms several years ago as part of his ambitious Vision 2030 program...
