by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 19, 2025 | Entertainment, Infrastructure, Qatar
Despite all of the logistical and weather-related concerns leading up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the quadrennial football tournament was an astounding success and may even be remembered as one of the greatest World Cups of all-time. There were a record 172...
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...
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 | Jul 16, 2020 | Business, Commerce, Communication, Construction, Entertainment, Housing, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Transportation
Gulf Cooperation Council According to a March 2020 report by PwC subsidiary and global consulting firm Strategy&, there are nearly 30 planned real estate megaprojects in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries worth as much as $1 trillion in combined investments....
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 15, 2020 | Business, Commerce, Communication, Entertainment, Infrastructure, Technology
The first World Expo took place in London’s Crystal Palace in 1851. Ten countries participated, and more than 18,000 merchants showcasing innovative machinery and other new products. The event has since been hosted by countries such as France, Germany, and the...
