by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 11, 2021 | Afghanistan, Conservation, Healthcare, Middle East
Since Afghanistan recorded its first coronavirus case in March 2020 in the Herat province, a number of organizations have offered assistance. Numerous agencies have stepped in to educate residents about good hygiene practices and to support basic infrastructure in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 27, 2020 | Afghanistan, Business, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Technology
While decades of war have damaged Afghanistan’s healthcare system, innovative leaders—from both local and international organizations—are finding ways to boost the country’s response to coronavirus while providing jobs and other local economic opportunities. Like much...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 6, 2020 | Afghanistan, Agriculture, Conservation, Healthcare, History, Infrastructure, Technology, Water
One of the fastest-growing dangers in Afghanistan may be one of the hardest to fight: air pollution. Recent reports show that the country’s air quality, especially in Kabul, can be deadly. According to the research group State of Global Air, more than 26,000 deaths in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 23, 2020 | Business, Energy, Healthcare, Middle East, Technology, Transportation
The Middle East’s start-ups are leading the way as the region becomes a world leader in innovation and the knowledge economy. While launching a start-up in the Middle East is not always easy, many entrepreneurs are successfully founding and building businesses that...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 18, 2019 | Construction, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Middle East, Technology
Establishing a quality healthcare system in Afghanistan has been an ongoing challenge, as the country has been dealing with issues such as drought, a constantly changing political system, and a struggling economy. For years, many healthcare services, particularly...