by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 24, 2018 | Architecture, Commerce, Data, Economy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Telecommunication
The Middle East telecommunications industry is currently undergoing a period of significant growth and transformation. For the past decade, the regional business sector has grown by 3.5 percent each year, expanding at around 12 times the pace of the global telecom...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 17, 2018 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Economy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Transportation, Travel
A massive project underway in the Middle East could transform the region’s economy and transportation network. The Gulf Railway is a 2,117-kilometer railroad intended to link the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Oman, United Arab Emirates,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 10, 2018 | Afghanistan, Charity, Communication, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Transportation
For over a decade, the Bayat Foundation has worked to provide Afghans with the opportunity to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives. The nonprofit is dedicated to improving the quality of life for communities throughout Afghanistan by improving access to resources...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 27, 2017 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Telecommunication, Transportation
There are projects, and then there are megaprojects. For countries looking to upgrade their infrastructure and improve quality of life for their citizens, megaprojects are often required. By definition, they are large-scale, complicated ventures with costs exceeding...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 30, 2017 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Egypt, Infrastructure, Middle East
In 2014, the expansion of Egypt’s Suez Canal was proposed as a way to attract more ships and boost international trade. Following extensive construction, the expanded Suez Canal debuted the following year. The New Suez Canal (NSC) project encompassed a massive...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 23, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Economy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Qatar, Technology
Sports are not just about performance and winning—they are often used as a way to bring people together, create unity, and foster a healthy outlook on life. Sports draw people in and keep them engaged on many levels, mostly because they offer a degree of identity and...
