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Neom, Saudi Arabia’s audacious project to build a $500 billion futuristic mega-city, offers a fascinating lens through which to explore the interplay of architectural ambition, sustainable urbanism, and the transformative potential of technology. A critical analysis of this venture requires an examination from three perspectives: its urban planning vision, its sustainability framework, and the socio-political

As an attempt to uplift Egypt’s economic prowess, the government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has approved plans to construct a new capital for this North African country from scratch. SOM is leading The Capital Cairo project, which will construct this planned new city eastward of the current capital Cairo, closer to the Red Sea, Gizmag reports. The plan for

Habib Battah is a journalist who fights against the destruction of his city. He gives Mikael the lowdown about the urban challenges the city faces – and they are massive challenges. Beirut and Lebanon are often in the news – but usually for all the wrong reasons. Since the end of the Civil War, real

It is our pleasure to announce the launching of our online portal emaaus.com. The website will create a link between all the countries surrounding the East Mediterranean, and will provide a space on the internet proliferation and solidification of information related to architectural and urban studies. This geographical area has always been linked historically, and