What do you do when the economic heart of your country is ripped out and scattered to the found winds? The only thing you can: rebuild.
Returning to our roots
Romi Sebastian, Architect and Environmental Designer at leading design and engineering firm AECOM, argues for a more logical, controlled and cultural approach to construction in the Middle East.
The largest solar plant in the world
Considering the sun always shines in the UAE, it is not surprising to hear that they have unveiled plans for the largest solar plant in the world.
2010 World Cup Infrastructure - How has it changed South Africa?
The 2010 World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event, but how does hosting the tournament change the country?
How the 2022 World Cup is improving MENA infrastructure
While this year's FIFA World Cup Finals may be being held in South Africa, countries in the Middle East already have their sights set on hosting the 2022 tournament.
Specifically Qatar has been actively bidding for the honour of hosting the football event and has reportedly set aside US$20 billion for tourism investments until 2013 in order to diversify its economy away from energy.
Infrastructure development of Middle Eastern ports
When it comes to transport and trade in the Middle East, rail and air projects have dominated the headlines, but in recent months there has been a lot of investment in shipping yards.
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