by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 2, 2020 | Architecture, Communication, Construction, Economy, Housing, Infrastructure, Kuwait, Middle East, Travel
Kuwait is among the top 10 crude oil producers in the world and has the fourth-largest sovereign wealth fund. That, along with its relatively small population of 4.26 million, places Kuwait among the richest countries in the world per capita. Similar to nearby...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 15, 2020 | Business, Communication, Data, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Telecommunication
Health care infrastructure and spending is critical to the success of a country’s economy and the well-being of its citizens. Generally speaking, living conditions and access to quality health care can be used as markers of a country’s wealth and prosperity....
by Ehsan Bayat | May 1, 2020 | Business, Commerce, Construction, Economy, Infrastructure, Lebanon, Technology, Transportation
While the Lebanese economy has been productive at times, it has largely been defined by periods of volatility as well as corruption and a lack of legislative productivity. This has resulted in an unproductive business environment and poor infrastructure in several...
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...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 1, 2020 | Architecture, Construction, Energy, Housing, Infrastructure, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Technology
Recognizing the importance of its construction sector in growing non-oil revenues and achieving the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA), launched the Future Projects Forum (FPF) in 2019. The impetus for the forum was to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 12, 2020 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Housing, Infrastructure, Technology, Transportation
A leading publication covering the Middle East’s construction and infrastructure sectors, Construction Week highlights some of the most prominent companies and executives in the Middle East on its Construction Week Power 100 and Top 50 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
