by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Under the guidance of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has initiated more than a dozen mega projects in the past few years with the intent of attracting tourists, diversifying its economy, and boosting its GDP. The kingdom is building cultural and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
In July 2021, Zain, Mobily, STC, Etisalat, and Du—five of the largest telecom operators in the Middle East—signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deploy and implement open radio access network (RAN) solutions across their service areas. The operators will also...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Economic growth, interstate trade, and increasing populations have driven support for transportation investment in the Middle East in recent years. According to Research And Market’s Railway Construction Projects in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), 2021 Update,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Middle Eastern nation known for its lavish city centers and abundance of luxurious hotels and shopping centers, Qatar also boasts a range of entertainment, educational, and recreational attractions as well as historical landmarks. Popular tourist sites include the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 30, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Communication, Data, Energy, Infrastructure, Telecommunication
The Middle East telecommunications sector is a growing market that has been relatively resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic due in part to customer reliance on telecom technologies for work and communication. Even before the pandemic, the Middle East Internet...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 16, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Communication, Construction, Economy, Infrastructure, Technology
Saudi Arabia has made a concerted effort in recent years to transform itself into a premier tourist destination with a variety of planned entertainment infrastructure projects. In 2017 the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund launched the Entertainment Investment...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 2, 2021 | Business, Commerce, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Transportation
Combined with the expansion of global trade, aggressive shipping port investments among Middle East governments have further solidified the region as a global leader in cargo shipping. Not only is the Middle East home to several vital shipping hubs along the East-West...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 18, 2021 | Business, Dubai, Environment, Infrastructure, Middle East
Located along the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and, more specifically, Dubai, has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world in recent years. In 2019, Dubai was ranked alongside notable international...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 4, 2021 | Architecture, Bahrain, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Telecommunication, Transportation
Located just outside the Bahraini capital of Manama on the island of Muharraq, Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is the main international travel hub in the Kingdom. Established in 1927, it was the first international airport in the Persian Gulf. It caters to...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 20, 2021 | Business, Communication, Data, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology, Telecommunication
COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of society worldwide, especially following government-imposed lockdowns that have negatively affected the construction, real estate, and travel and tourism industries, among others. The telecommunications industry, however, has...
