by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 13, 2017 | Business, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Middle East
Hospitals and medical research centers are the most important kinds of infrastructure for any community. The buildings, both public and private, demonstrate a country’s commitment to taking care of its citizens. In the Middle East, there are a number of ongoing and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 6, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Iraq, Middle East
For centuries, the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers have shaped life in Iraq and the entire Middle East, creating a fertile, green area in a region where this kind of environment is uncommon. However, these vital waterways often provided too much water (resulting in...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 30, 2017 | Architecture, Infrastructure, Iran, Middle East, Transportation
Bridges are a very symbolic and effective form of infrastructure. They represent connection, progress, and accessibility. The Middle East has a number of remarkable bridges, but Iran has truly set itself apart with the design and multitude of its bridges within the...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 9, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation
In 2010, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, announced that the 2022 FIFA World Cup would be held in Qatar. Held every four years, the FIFA World Cup is the world’s largest single-sport competition. Qatar will be the first Middle Eastern...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 2, 2017 | Afghanistan, Charity, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Philanthropy
Healthcare is a major concern in Afghanistan, especially for women and children. According to UNICEF, Afghanistan ranks 18th in mortality for children under the age of 5, with 36,000 neonatal deaths (children that died within 28 days of birth) reported in 2015 alone....
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 11, 2017 | Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation
Gulf countries have a reputation for having excellent, far-reaching airlines. Emirates Airlines, owned by the Dubai government, is the most commonly-used airline by international travelers. The location of the Gulf States facilitates their dominance in air...
