by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 13, 2019 | Business, Construction, Education, Environment, Infrastructure, Learning, Technology
Solar energy is considered the fastest-growing form of power generation in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. In 2018 alone, under-construction projects grew by more than 50 percent. According to the Middle East Solar Industry Association’s 2019 Solar...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 30, 2019 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Iran, Middle East, Technology, Transportation, Travel
Because its capital of Tehran is so densely populated, Iran has focused much of its infrastructure development in recent years on transportation. Tehran is home to the recently-constructed Tehran Metro, Sadr Expressway, and Niayesh Tunnel, the latter of which is the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 12, 2018 | Business, Commerce, Communication, Construction, Economy, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Technology, Transportation, UAE
Transportation options in the Middle East have been increasing in recent years, and there are plans for further expansion in multiple countries. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in particular, is investing heavily in its transportation infrastructure. By 2021, the Gulf...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 14, 2018 | Architecture, Business, Communication, Construction, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation, Travel
In the past, Saudi Arabia’s tourist industry has primarily been as a religious destination, through the Umrah or Hajj pilgrimages. However, in line with Vision 2030, the kingdom is seeking to diversify its economy beyond fossil fuel production and invest heavily in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 7, 2018 | Architecture, Business, Commerce, Communication, Construction, Economy, Energy, Entertainment, Environment, Infrastructure, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Technology
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative was established by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs under the guidance of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. As part of this initiative, Saudi Arabia is working toward diversifying its economy and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 17, 2018 | Architecture, Business, Commerce, Communication, Construction, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Transportation
Despite being the second-largest oil producer in the world behind the United States, Saudi Arabia is working to reduce its economic reliance on the oil and gas sector. So while oil revenue increased by 2 percent in the first quarter of 2018 from the same period a year...
