by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 17, 2017 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Kuwait, Middle East, UAE
Infrastructure in the MENA region has taken a sustainable turn in recent decades. Green buildings have become a priority for both developers and the public, as is evidenced by these five energy-efficient and sustainable structures. King Abdullah University of Science...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 10, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Infrastructure, Resorts, UAE
Tourism is a staple in the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2016, tourism contributed nearly $65 billion to the country’s economy. This was a considerable return on the nearly $7.5 billion investment made in this industry in 2015. The country’s booming...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 3, 2017 | Commerce, Construction, Infrastructure, Kuwait, Middle East, Transportation
Kuwait is one the smallest countries in the Middle East, but also one of the most oil-rich. The country spans an area of just under 7,000 square miles with a population of about 3 million. The country’s robust oil reserves have provided it with a high global ranking...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 26, 2017 | Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation, UAE
Public transportation is an important part of infrastructure development in the Middle East. In addition, it is a relatively new concept in the region, where the first mass transit system started in Dubai in 2009. Historically, many countries have focused on road...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 19, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Education, Infrastructure, Middle East
Universities are a vital part of a community’s social infrastructure. They lead to a more educated and prosperous population, resulting in more rapid growth of the economy and democracy. Many universities in the Middle East are experiencing a revival, with...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 12, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Energy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation, UAE
Countries in the Middle East accounted for more than a quarter of the world’s oil production in 2014. The world’s biggest offshore oil field is operated by Saudi Arabia’s national oil and gas company, and the world’s second-largest is located in the United Arab...
