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Building Greener Roads: Can Sustainable Infrastructure Reduce Accidents?

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The Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health Studies states that road accidents could become the fifth leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. Researchers compared the impact of road accidents in the MENA region by examining data from 21 countries and about 400 million people. As MENA countries grow and urbanize rapidly, so does the need for smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation networks. This brings us to ask a compelling question: Can building greener roads help reduce accidents? Below, we’ll discuss how sustainable infrastructure and smart technology are changing road safety, and why it matters for the Middle … Continue reading →

Blue Roads in Doha: An Innovative Way to Combat Rising Temperatures

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The streets of Abdullah Bin Jassim near the iconic Souq Waqif in Doha were painted blue recently as part of a pilot project to reduce the effects of extreme heat in the city. By reflecting the heat instead of absorbing it, the blue-coated asphalt roads will support Qatar’s battle to combat the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI). Image Source: The Peninsula (2019) Blue road project to bring temperature down What is UHI? With 55 per cent of the world’s population currently living in urban areas, cities struggle to meet their overflowing capacity resulting in a dense network of high-rise buildings, … Continue reading →