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5 Major Projects That Are Changing the World, from the Panama Canal to the Rogun Dam

Major infrastructure projects such as bridges, railways, dams and canals are engines of social, economic and territorial transformation: they change the face of communities, address issues like water ...

From China to Qatar, Stadiums Become Champions of Environmental Sustainability

New large sports facilities are environmentally -friendly infrastructures with advanced technologies and green energy. The latest is the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in China, but it is not the only...

The Cyprus Case and Summer Thirst: Desalination Plants Against the Global Water Crisis

The water scarcity on the Mediterranean island reopens the debate on the investments needed to preserve water sources, maintain water systems and build new desalination plants.

From the Panama Canal to the Rogun Dam, Infrastructures as Accelerators of Growth

After the expansion, the Canal increased transit capacity for large ships supporting global trade. The new dam in Tajikistan will be a gateway to the country’s energy independence.

Water in the Desert: The Arabian Peninsula’s Major Water Treatment Plants

From potable water for big cities to snow for the Asian Winter Games in Trojena, the Persian Gulf countries are growing and defying drought by investing in dams, seawater desalination plants and other...

6 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

From the world record-breaking marble mosaic to the magnificent Swarovski crystal chandeliers, Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a must-visit for culture and beauty enthusiasts.

Development Road Project: The UAE’s Alternative to the Suez Canal

The Arabian Peninsula is investing 17 billion dollars to create an alternative international trade route to the historic isthmus, focusing on high-speed railways and infrastructure development.

NEOM: Mega-Projects Between Sustainable Environments, Tech Innovation and High-Speed Rails

From the smart city of The Line to the ski resort of Trojena, from the industrial city of Oxagon to the luxury destination of Sindalah, NEOM looks like something out of a sci-fi novel, combining high-...

Saudi 2034: Saudi Arabia Chooses Its Stadiums for the Next FIFA World Cup

For the 2024 World Cup, Saudi Arabia is investing more than $20 billion in the construction of 15 state-of-the-art stadiums spread across the five designated cities, from the capital Riyadh to the fut...