by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 22, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Egypt, Environment, Infrastructure, Technology, Transportation
Although Egypt’s infrastructure is still relatively underdeveloped compared to some neighboring Middle East nations, the country has made strides in the past decade, particularly in regard to its quality of trade and transportation infrastructure. Between 2010...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 8, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Communication, Construction, Data, Energy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation, Water
The standard of living among citizens of a country is often in direct correlation with the quality of that country’s infrastructure. Generally, countries with strong infrastructure (whether in sectors such as transport or defense) and high levels of infrastructure...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 25, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Technology
A small fishing village at one time, Dubai has experienced an infrastructure boom since oil was discovered in the region during the 1960s. Redevelopment efforts focused on turning Dubai into a luxury tourist destination began in the 1980s, and now the city boasts some...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 11, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Entertainment, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation
The Gulf region has become a central hub for global air traffic in recent years, led in large part by airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Construction of new airports and expansion of existing facilities over the next few years will...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 25, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Entertainment, Infrastructure, Middle East
As part of its Vision 2030 economic reform program, Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy through sports infrastructure. The government of Saudi Arabia has committed to investing $1.8 billion toward this effort over the course of the next five years. Saudi...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 11, 2021 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Kuwait, Middle East, Technology
Like other Middle Eastern countries with economies that have been traditionally tied to the price of oil, Kuwait is seeking paths toward economic diversification. In January 2017, the Kuwaiti government released the Kuwait Vision 2035, which provides direction to...