by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 14, 2024 | Construction, Middle East
While 3D printing technology is still a relatively new concept in construction, it has already proven effective at creating quality structures with less manpower and fewer wasted materials. Construction 3D printing (C3DP) usually involves a machine with a robotic arm...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 5, 2024 | Construction, Infrastructure
At 2,717 feet tall, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently the tallest building in the world. Completed in 2010, the skyscraper is three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower. It also holds six other world records, including the greatest number...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 13, 2023 | Construction, Dubai, Infrastructure
While not quite as synonymous with Dubai as the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 828 meters high, the Burj Al Arab is an architectural marvel and one of the most iconic buildings in the Middle East. Built on a man-made island in the Arabian Gulf, the...
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 | Jan 11, 2023 | Construction
The Middle East is a burgeoning hub for construction activity. Seven countries in the region have awarded at least $1.6 billion worth of construction contracts during the first half of 2022. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in particular are developing...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 5, 2022 | Commerce, Construction, Infrastructure
Governments worldwide are looking for ways to stimulate their respective economies as part of their recovery from COVID-19. Increased infrastructure spending has been a popular strategy. The United States Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill in September...
