The Middle East is an oil-rich region with five of the world’s 10 largest producers in terms of barrels per day. However, due in part to climate change and a demand to diversify economies, many of these countries are re-examining their economic reliance on oil and gas and are diversifying their energy sources. Some of […]| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
Inspired by efforts to promote tourism and diversify their respective economies, Middle East countries are investing in entertainment infrastructure.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
The Middle East is experiencing a tourism boon, with significant growth in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
Neom, a core component of Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification agenda Vision 2030, is a master-planned tourist destination and global trade hub covering more than 26,000 square kilometers near the northern tip of the Red Sea, south of Jordan. Launched by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in 2017, the megaproject is expected to cost upward of […]| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
Eight of the world’s 10 largest desalination plants are in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
The $50 billion Mukaab, part of the planned downtown Riyadh, is a massive golden cube expected to be large enough to fit 20 Empire State Buildings.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
Under the guidance of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has dramatically transformed its image and economy, seeking to alleviate its reliance on oil and gas while moving toward tourism-based initiatives and projects. These efforts, part of Vision 2030, include hosting more than 80 major international sporting events since 2018, which have attracted more […] The post Saudi Arabia Infrastructure: 4 Recent Headlines You Need to Know appeared first on Dr. Ehsan Bayat.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
Kuwait is a relatively small country with a population of about 4.25 million, but it has rich oil reserves and one of the highest per capita GDPs (around $25,000) in the Middle East. While Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has garnered plenty of global press in recent years for its funding of megaprojects like […] The post The Latest News on 4 Important Kuwait Construction Projects appeared first on Dr. Ehsan Bayat.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
As part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitious Vision 2030 agenda, Saudi Arabia is developing a variety of tourism-focused projects to alleviate its economic reliance on oil and gas and create a more vibrant and thriving society. These projects encompass expansive green spaces (Green Riyadh), renewable energy developments (King Salman Energy Park), island paradises […]| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
The Middle East led all regions globally in luxury hotel construction during Q3 2023.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
Despite the delay and other challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dubai World Expo, held over a six-month period from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, was a success for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Middle East nation built a $7-billion global community with unique and impressive buildings on more than 1,000 […] The post Dubai Expo 2020: What Happened with the Facilities? appeared first on Dr. Ehsan Bayat.| Dr. Ehsan Bayat
