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...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 16, 2017 | Afghanistan, Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Water
Decades of war have destroyed Afghanistan’s water infrastructure. Moreover, the institutions responsible for managing and delivering water no longer exist, thus leaving the nation unable to provide clean water to the majority of its citizens. Only 48 percent of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 9, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Dubai, Economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology
For some places in the world, the discovery of a valuable natural resource has the power to change everything. For the city of Dubai, once just a dry expanse of desert with a small settlement, its entire economy and cultural scene has been affected by one precious...
