Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'middle east development'

The progression of economic, social, and political growth in the region spanning from Egypt to Iran and from Turkey to Yemen. Middle East development encompasses historical transitions from agricultural societies to modern states, including the impact of oil discovery, infrastructure modernization, and varying approaches to industrialization and social reform. This evolution has been shaped by complex interactions between traditional cultures, colonial legacies, religious influences, and geopolitical tensions.

What If Cairo Implemented Different Urban Planning Strategies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Cairo adopted comprehensive urban planning in the mid-20th century, potentially transforming it into a more sustainable, livable megacity rather than facing its current urban challenges.

What If Dubai Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Dubai began its economic diversification in the 1960s instead of the 1990s, potentially creating an even more influential global hub decades ahead of schedule.