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...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 2, 2021 | Afghanistan, Architecture, Construction, Egypt, Infrastructure
The 2020 Global Infrastructure Investor Awards were held during the first quarter of 2021 and featured categories such as Deal of the Year and Innovator of the Year. Awards were also granted to the best deals in specific sectors in regions such as Latin America, North...
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 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...
