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 | 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 | Mar 2, 2023 | Architecture
Surrounded by the Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, and Caspian Sea, Iran is a Middle Eastern country with an estimated population of 86.8 million, up from 65.6 million in 2000. In recent years the country has constructed impressive buildings with modern architectural...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 8, 2022 | Architecture
Named after wealthy American industrialist and art collector Solomon R. Guggenheim, the Guggenheim Museum in New York City opened in 1959, more than 15 years after renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to design a permanent space to house...
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 | 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...
