by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 12, 2026 | Housing, Infrastructure, Oman
To enhance the efficiency of public services and environmental monitoring, governments around the world are increasingly incorporating smart technology into their urban planning strategies. Sensors, cameras, and other Internet-connected devices provide an abundance of...
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 | Sep 26, 2025 | Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation
In many parts of the world, high-speed rail networks offer quick travel in and between major cities, reducing traffic congestion and potentially providing environmental benefits. Japan’s legendary rail system is known for its punctual and comfortable passenger...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 19, 2024 | Infrastructure, Kuwait
The Middle East is home to many iconic buildings and structures, most notably the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is the tallest building in the world. The region has more than a dozen skyscrapers taller than 350 meters, each of which was constructed in the 21st century....
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 | Oct 9, 2023 | Infrastructure, Saudi Arabia
Downtown skyscrapers are symbols of wealth and power and often serve as important mixed-use buildings with offices, residences, restaurants, and other attractions. For most of the 20th century, North America was home to most of the world’s tallest and most...
