by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 17, 2017 | Architecture, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Kuwait, Middle East, UAE
Infrastructure in the MENA region has taken a sustainable turn in recent decades. Green buildings have become a priority for both developers and the public, as is evidenced by these five energy-efficient and sustainable structures. King Abdullah University of Science...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 10, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Infrastructure, Resorts, UAE
Tourism is a staple in the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2016, tourism contributed nearly $65 billion to the country’s economy. This was a considerable return on the nearly $7.5 billion investment made in this industry in 2015. The country’s booming...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 26, 2017 | Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation, UAE
Public transportation is an important part of infrastructure development in the Middle East. In addition, it is a relatively new concept in the region, where the first mass transit system started in Dubai in 2009. Historically, many countries have focused on road...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 12, 2017 | Business, Commerce, Energy, Infrastructure, Middle East, Transportation, UAE
Countries in the Middle East accounted for more than a quarter of the world’s oil production in 2014. The world’s biggest offshore oil field is operated by Saudi Arabia’s national oil and gas company, and the world’s second-largest is located in the United Arab...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 16, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Dubai, Middle East, UAE
The Palm Islands of Dubai are most certainly not the only artificial islands in the Middle East. Expanding the coastline by constructing islands is a common practice throughout this area and a trend that has resulted in a variety of exciting infrastructure projects...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 25, 2017 | Architecture, Construction, Dubai, Middle East, UAE
The infrastructure in the UAE is exceptional, especially in Dubai. One of the most impressive infrastructure projects in this emirate is the Palm Islands. What Are the Palm Islands? The Palm Islands are a collection of three islands, Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and...
