by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 30, 2017 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Egypt, Infrastructure, Middle East
In 2014, the expansion of Egypt’s Suez Canal was proposed as a way to attract more ships and boost international trade. Following extensive construction, the expanded Suez Canal debuted the following year. The New Suez Canal (NSC) project encompassed a massive...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 23, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Economy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Qatar, Technology
Sports are not just about performance and winning—they are often used as a way to bring people together, create unity, and foster a healthy outlook on life. Sports draw people in and keep them engaged on many levels, mostly because they offer a degree of identity and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 16, 2017 | Afghanistan, Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Water
Decades of war have destroyed Afghanistan’s water infrastructure. Moreover, the institutions responsible for managing and delivering water no longer exist, thus leaving the nation unable to provide clean water to the majority of its citizens. Only 48 percent of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 21, 2017 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Social Media, Telecommunication
Building telecommunications systems—the physical equipment that carries data like text messages and Facebook posts from device to device—is no easy task, as one might imagine. The development of telecom infrastructure is a complex, expensive, and time-consuming...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 7, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Learning, Middle East
Mosques are a prevalent form of religious architecture throughout the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. While many of these structures date back more than 1,000 years, there are also some newer mosques that demonstrate impressive craftsmanship. Here are a five...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 17, 2017 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Kuwait, Middle East, UAE
Infrastructure in the MENA region has taken a sustainable turn in recent decades. Green buildings have become a priority for both developers and the public, as is evidenced by these five energy-efficient and sustainable structures. King Abdullah University of Science...
