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…
Traffic congestion is a major problem in most of the world’s major cities, which not only wastes fuel and time, but also contributes to air pollution. Such cities include Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra, which is the seventh largest city in the world in terms of population. This commercial and economic hub of…
Imagine a place where your wildest dreams come true—a city that’s three times the size of Paris, filled with futuristic wonders, and bathed in warm sunshine all year round. It’s not a fantasy; it’s real, and it’s called Qiddiya. This incredible entertainment city is being built near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a staggering $75 billion…
Traveling has been an important part of human life since time immemorial, be it for social interaction, tourism, work, employment or business. With the passage of time, as mankind became aware of different geographical locations, the duration of travel also got longer. Road and rail are preferred over other modes not only for short but…
The historic city of Venice in Italy is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit Italy every year to see the city’s canals and architectural masterpieces. Located in the north-east of Italy, this region consists of 18 islands that are separated from each…