Four Middle Eastern start-up companies have emerged as leaders in creating applications that are improving people’s lives. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Energy
Behind the Scenes of Lusail: A New City in the Desert
With most of the infrastructure in place, developers are building houses, offices, and a sizeable soccer stadium in Qatar’s new Lusail City. Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi’s Infrastructure on Display at the 2019 Road Congress -This Is What You Need to Know
Delegates at the upcoming 2019 World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi will be treated to tours of the city’s infrastructure highlights. Continue Reading
‘Planty Cube’ Brings Smart Farming to the Middle East – What You Need to Know
A Korean startup that merges smart technology with sustainable farming is bringing its product to Abu Dhabi. Continue Reading
No Soil? No Problem. Hydroponics Help Solve Water Crisis
A new hydroponic farm in Jordan promises more efficient growing and significantly less water usage. Continue Reading
Chabahar Port Creates New Trade Opportunities
The ongoing development of Iran’s Chabahar Port is opening promising new trade and transport options for Afghan businesses. In early June, in the latest news about the port, Afghan officials announced that refrigerated containers had been installed there to allow for refrigerated goods such as agricultural and fisheries products to be exported to other countries. Mojtaba… Continue Reading
This Is Why Afghanistan’s Future Depends on Amazing Infrastructure
A new reports argues that to build its economy, agricultural sector, and education system, Afghanistan must focus on rebuilding its infrastructure. Continue Reading
Flying Pods, Supersonic Trains to be Tested in Dubai
In 2016 Dubai’s government leaders announced an ambition plan: by 2030, one-fourth of all trips in Dubai would be driverless. At the time, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, told a media outlet that he wanted Dubai to become “the world’s biggest laboratory for technology, research, and development.” In the ensuing… Continue Reading
$4 Billion UNICEF Appeal to Focus on Children at Risk
UNICEF appeals to the international community for almost $4 billion to help children in crisis around the world. Continue Reading
Increased Cycling in the Middle East Could Reduce Pollution
As Middle Eastern countries seek solutions to traffic congestion and pollution, some hope that more residents will commute by bicycle. Continue Reading