by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 11, 2019 | Business, Construction, Energy, Entertainment, Infrastructure, Learning, Middle East, Technology, Telecommunication, UAE
The World Expo, which was initially held in London in 1851, is a global event at which nations collaborate to develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. They usually involve engaging and immersive activities centered around progressive...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 27, 2019 | Architecture, Business, Commerce, Construction, Economy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Qatar, Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation
Bolstered by infrastructure development plans for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar ranked third among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the value of construction contracts awarded in 2018, behind only Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 13, 2019 | Architecture, Business, Commerce, Communication, Construction, Environment, Housing, Infrastructure, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation, Travel
Following a relative down period for construction in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, activity is expected to pick up in early 2020, according to Linesight, a major cost and project management firm with a GCC pipeline worth in excess of $10 billion. The...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 30, 2019 | Business, Commerce, Communication, Data, Economy, Education, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology, Telecommunication
The Middle East telecommunications sector can be defined by strong government support, improved service in rural areas, and the development of 5G networks in countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. In regards to 5G, the UAE has one...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 16, 2019 | Architecture, Business, Commerce, Construction, Environment, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Transportation
As of June 2018, there were 95 ongoing aviation projects in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries worth a combined $49 billion. These projects signify the continued growth of the region’s aviation sector, which already boasts the world’s third-busiest...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 2, 2019 | Architecture, Business, Communication, Construction, Energy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology, Transportation, Travel
According to the BNC Network, ongoing construction projects in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeded $2.52 trillion as of June 2019. This excludes neighboring countries like Egypt, Iraq, and Iran, all of which have ongoing mega projects of their own. Saudi...
