Tag archives for Middle East
The Most Innovative Malls in Dubai
Visiting the UAE without checking out the malls in Dubai is like visiting Delhi and skipping the Taj Mahal or missing Corvocado while in Rio de Janeiro.
Masdar to build GCC’s First Utility-Scale Wind Farm in Oman
Masdar will start building a $125 million, 50-megawatt wind farm in Oman, the first such utility-scale wind power project in the GCC.
Masdar Flips the Switch for Samoa’s First Wind Farm
Masdar, in partnership with the United Arab Emirates’ Pacific Partnership Fund, has launched the first wind farm in Samoa.
From Abu Dhabi to Fresno
It was not one of the easier personal and professional choices to make, but after close to a year, I left Abu Dhabi to return to Fresno.
New Jolfa, the Armenian Quarter of Isfahan
In Isfahan, Iran, within the ancient district of New Julfa, lives an Armenian community. From Ararat supermarket to Ani cafe, everything here is reminiscent of the deep link of Armenians to their homeland.
Can Dubai Support a “Mall of the World?”
In case you missed it, Dubai Holding has announced it will build the mother of all malls, the Mall of the World.
Al Sufouh Tramway a Step in Easing Dubai’s Awful Traffic
The Al Sufouh Tramway is a step in the right direction to alleviate the terrible traffic in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi Challenge Solar Car Race a Step towards MidEast Economic Transformation
Earlier this week the International Solar Car Federation, along with Masdar and ADNOC announced the first Abu Dhabi Challenge solar car race.
The Stone Carvings of the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
The highlight of Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque--notably the small details.
Abu Dhabi Ascent, a Step toward Accelerating Global Action on Climate Change
Tomorrow marks the start of the Abu Dhabi Ascent, a two-day high level meeting the UN has called to push forward global action on climate change.
Fatteh, the Best Recipe for a Full Tummy in the Middle East
Defined simply, fatteh is a starch slathered with layers of goodness topped with a garnish--in our case, it was bread, hummus, yogurt, minced meat and pine nuts.
Armenians of Kessab: Hostages of the Civil War
The small Armenian-populated town Kessab in north-western Syria found itself in the middle of a battle since the end of March. 99 Years after the Armenian Genocide, the Plight of Syria’s Armenians Stirs Memories of 1915.