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 | Jan 3, 2018 | Architecture, Construction, Egypt, Housing, Infrastructure, Technology, UAE
Dubai is home to extraordinary history, innovative technology, and flavorful cuisine. It is also home to some amazing architecture, including the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa (Arabic for Khalifa Tower). Reaching a total height of 2,722 feet (and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 20, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Economy, Infrastructure, Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation, Yemen
The recent civil war in Yemen has caused significant damage to key infrastructure—including health services, water supplies, and telecommunications—and left half of the population struggling to find the resources they need to survive. According to the World Bank’s...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 13, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Housing, Infrastructure, Kuwait, Technology, Telecommunication
When it comes to infrastructure and spending, Kuwait has big plans for the next few years. Between housing, energy, and water projects, the emirate anticipates future improvements will cost about $15.6 billion, with projected housing development continuing until 2030....
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 7, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Construction, Infrastructure, Iran, Technology, Transportation, Travel
As the second-most populated and the second-most well-funded country in the Middle East, Iran has significant potential for industry and infrastructure development – especially with the recent removal of international sanctions. While cut off from global trade...
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...