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Al-Balad area, situated in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, holds historical significance and draws visitors due to its architectural heritage. Characterized by ancient structures and intricate pathways, the area's subterranean infrastructure includes water and sewage systems. However, a pressing issue has emerged - steadily rising groundwater levels, which pose a tangible threat to the stability of historic buildings, pathways, and the city's historical elements. The primary goal of AIECon in this project, is to design a sustainable groundwater control system tailored to the environmental conditions, ensuring the preservation of buildings, roads, and historical landmarks. This system aims to provide a permanent solution to regulate groundwater levels, safeguarding the Al-Balad area and its historical treasures.

Urban definition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Urban definition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

One of our projects, a private villa complex in Riyadh

My Sunday wish for you: appreciate the old. I was in Bahrain this weekend. Bahrain is a kingdom of islands in the Arabian (or Persian depending where you live) Gulf connected through a causeway with Saudi Arabia. Bahrain has a growing and impressive new financial district. High rises, offices and hotels compete with each other in height and originality. Some are aesthetically pleasing, some are intriguing, some are simply big. But it felt cold, a bit lifeless, glossy but superficial. In contrast to that, the Suq buzzing with people and energy, the Pearling Path speaking of Bahrains long history of pearl diving and trading, small streets, old buildings. And not to forget that all the new construction - buildings, streets, structures - has a huge CO2 impact and have massive energy needs. What if we could learn from the old and build in a way to reduce our artificial cooling needs? In our rush to modernize and build the future, I hope we remember the old. And that we don’t bulldoz it down, but restore and integrate it. Because the old is not only beautiful. It’s full of life, learning and lessons. So my wish for us: preserve and appreciate the old. Image 3 green highrise towers on an island surrounded by the sea in the same green hue. #LearnFromHistory #Foundation #Tradition #Resilience #futureCities #smartCity #sustainability

One of the most luxurious cities that will be built in Baghdad, called (MAVERIC TOWN) This city contains villas with areas ranging from 200 square meters to 1000 square meters. This city is in the form of four international villages, Italian, English, Dutch, French, an integrated city of public services and new and advanced infrastructure. #real_estat #MAVERIC_TOWN Israr Real Estate Development - إصرار للاستثمار والتطوير العقاري

Oman is investing billions to modernize the city of Muscat as it sheds its reliance on oil. WSJ explores whether it can offer a more practical model for a Middle Eastern city, versus the glitzier approach of its neighbors.

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Watch: Oman is investing billions to modernize the city of Muscat as it sheds its reliance on oil. WSJ explores whether it can offer a more practical model for a Middle Eastern city, versus the glitzier approach of its neighbors.