Scorching temperatures, infertile soils, limited water supplies, and frequent wind storms make the Bhadla in India’s Thar desert an inhospitable place to live. Here, temperatures can soar to a blistering 50 degrees Celsius, and relentless sandstorms only add to the challenging living conditions. However, what might make Bhadla inhospitable for human habitation turns out to…
China has been surprising the world with its mega construction projects and engineering innovations for the past few decades. From the world’s largest suspension bridges to energy projects, high-speed rail and space exploration, China has been refreshing its development. We also know that China’s such projects are not only competitive but also exemplary in durability,…
Over the past two decades, Turkey has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as an industrial powerhouse on the global stage. Today, its heavy industry sector stands shoulder to shoulder with the giants of Europe – France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. But Turkey’s ascent doesn’t stop at factories and manufacturing. In a surprising turn…
After a decade of uncertainty and dormancy, the iconic Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia has made a remarkable resurgence in the headlines. Previously thought to be abandoned, this colossal project has rekindled its ambitions to surpass the reigning champion, the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai. Reports from various media outlets have recently confirmed the…
Two years after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, they are overseeing their first major project – the Qosh Tepa canal. But why build Asia’s Largest Artificial River in The Desert? The answer is that it will direct about 25% of the Amu Darya water into Afghanistan and is expected to irrigate 550,000 hectares of…
Hardly any region of the world has been spared from the negative effects of climate change. For more than a decade, droughts, heavy rains and floods have affected daily life and caused economic losses of millions of dollars. While measures are being taken in various countries to deal with possible climate disasters, a comprehensive plan…
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, has experienced significant transformations in recent decades. One of the most notable changes is the rise of towering skyscrapers that have transformed the city’s skyline and symbolize Malaysia’s rapid development. These skyscrapers have not only reshaped the city’s appearance but have also brought about economic, social, and architectural…
Paris, the capital of France, is the center of global attention these days, where not only the preparations for the 33rd Summer Olympics starting from July 26 are in full swing, but the reconstruction work of the 860-year-old cathedral is also in the final stages of completion. Anyone who hears the name of Notre-Dame comes…
Turkey is taking significant steps to harness its hydroelectric power potential. The Yusufeli Dam stands as one of the top mega projects in the country, serving as an arch dam located on the Çoruh River near Yusufeli in the Artvin Province within the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. It is a key component of…
The Olympics is the leading international sporting event held every 4 years. Thousands of athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees and member countries of the International Olympic Committee participate in this global event. The first modern Olympics were in 1896 in Athens, Greece, while the first Winter Olympics were staged in 1924 in Chamonix, France….
The construction of a new building can begin with an architect’s dream and be completed at the stroke of a mason’s hammer. Modern technology makes it possible to save both construction cost and time by completing the construction on time, but there are few mega projects that require extra time to complete the masterpiece. In…
In China, there’s a remarkable story unfolding in the world of wind turbines. Just a few weeks ago, the China Three Gorges Corporation did something incredible. They built the biggest wind turbine ever, with a rotor that stretches a whopping 827 feet across. That’s like the length of two football fields! But they didn’t…