Middle East

Smaller May Be Better in Developer Biz

While a number of mega retail developers crashed and burned during the recession, some smaller developers have thrived.
6 November 2009 - 5:00am
Retail Traffic Magazine

The Gardens of Baghdad

This piece from The New York Times looks at the role of private gardens and public-facing landscaping in the city of Baghdad.
3 November 2009 - 10:00am
The New York Times

The Tunnel Economy of Gaza

With closed borders and a military lockdown on all imports and exports, the Palestinians of Gaza rely on a network of smuggling tunnels to obtain goods.
28 October 2009 - 7:00am
Time

Uncertainty Over Dubai's New Metro System

With barely a third of its metro stations in operation, there is some doubt over whether Dubai's metro will be a success.
16 October 2009 - 5:00am
The Christian Science Monitor

Reduce Oil Dependence, Pay the Saudis

While other nations work to fight climate change and cut oil consumption, Saudi Arabia thinks they should be guaranteed compensation for the fall in revenue.
15 October 2009 - 12:00pm
The New York Times

Bypassing the Blockade: Risky Business

In order to cope with the Israeli blockade, millions of dollars have been invested in tunnels between Gaza and Egypt. Israel has bombed many of them. Now investors want their money back.
14 October 2009 - 12:00pm
BBC News

Postcard from Dubai

A TIME reporter attempts to pay a visit to The World, the collection of manmade islands off the coast of Dubai that has gone from dream to disappointment in the economic crisis.
12 October 2009 - 11:00am
Time

The End of the World

The World, the artificial islands being constructed off the coast of Dubai in the shape of a global map, has been officially canceled.
28 September 2009 - 1:00pm
The Times

A Ride on Dubai's New Metro Rail System

The new Dubai Metro rail system recently began operations in the desert city. Christopher Corbett, an American planner who's been living and working in Dubai, takes us on a visual tour.
21 September 2009 - 5:00am

Dubai's New Metro Opens

A new rail system has opened in Dubai, becoming the world's longest fully automated, driverless metro system. But some wonder whether the system will see much use in the oil-rich Emirate.
11 September 2009 - 9:00am
Der Spiegel

Cities in the Sand: U.S. Military Bases in Iraq

U.S. Military bases in Iraq are being consolidated, but their footprint is hard to ignore. Many operate much like small cities, housing as many as 20,000 people and all the services and infrastructure they require.
10 September 2009 - 7:00am
The New York Times

Dubai's Metro Rail Starts Rolling

Citywide metro rail service is set to begin operations today in Dubai. The system will start out with ten operational stations, but eventually include 47 stops along 70 kilometers of track.
9 September 2009 - 11:00am
Business 24/7

Growing Pains in Afghanistan's Cities

In Afghanistan, cities are changing. More and more people are leaving behind their agricultural past for city life, and the tide of new urbanites is stressing the fabric of the city.
7 September 2009 - 7:00am
Forbes

From Garbage Mountain to Amphitheatre

A new 50,000 seat amphitheater is being planned for construction in Tel Aviv's new urban park, which was built on top of a garbage dump.
4 September 2009 - 1:00pm
Haaretz

The Dubai Nightmare

Once a booming mideast Las Vegas, Dubai is struggling amid the economic downturn. As a result, bills are going unpaid. By some estimates, UK engineers and architects are owed more than $652 million. One architect breaks his silence on the issue.
2 September 2009 - 6:00am
Building

Op-ed in NYT Claims Peak Oil is Bad Science

Energy consultant Michael Lynch argues that there are upwards of 10 trillion barrels of oil out there, as opposed to the 2 trillion that peak oil proponents recognize.
26 August 2009 - 2:00pm
New York Times

Shopping Mall Sprawl Hurting City Businesses in Israel

Historic downtowns in Israel are struggling against the growing tide of suburban American-style shopping malls that are developing on the outskirts of town.
26 August 2009 - 11:00am
Tablet

Stepping Forward on Abu Dhabi's Art Island

Construction is underway on Saadiyat Island. The atoll off the coast of Abu Dhabi is seen by developers as a new artistic oasis in the middle east. But some question whether the plan will pay off.
26 August 2009 - 10:00am
Telegraph

Has Dubai Jumped the Shark?

Some estimate that almost 50% of current projects in Dubai are on hold or canceled. Can Dubai recover from the financial crisis?
24 August 2009 - 2:00pm
Fast Company

Kickflips in Kabul

A nonprofit program started in 2007 is teaching kids in Kabul, Afghanistan how to skateboard. This slideshow from the Los Angeles Times takes a look.
20 August 2009 - 7:00am
Los Angeles Times
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