Roped four abreast, the column of camels shuffled in the darkness across the rocky plain, each following the shadowy forms of the four in front. The drivers and passengers intermittently […]
Explore how the Persian Gulf’s ancient maritime trade routes transformed the Hijaz, fueling Mecca’s rise and facilitating Islam’s rapid spread across oceans. Discover the enduring link between seafaring and cultural […]
An Encyclopaedic Survey of Marine Life in One of the World’s Most Extreme Seas Life at the Edge of Environmental Tolerance The Persian Gulf is among the most environmentally challenging […]
The Strategic Heart of Global Commerce The Persian Gulf—often described as a Mediterranean sea within Western Asia—is far more than a semi-enclosed body of water. It is the strategic […]
The Saemangeum Seawall reshaped South Korea’s coast—creating land, changing tides, and igniting one of the world’s most intense maritime environmental debates. Along the southwest coast of the Korean Peninsula, where […]
The Persian Gulf forms the center of this photograph taken by an astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS). The nighttime lights mark the larger cities and highways of Bahrain, […]
China’s ‘Great Green Wall’ uses engineered cyanobacteria to reclaim 6,667 hectares of desert. Discover how this ‘artificial crusting’ technology stabilizes dunes and its potential to transform global desertification and maritime-related […]
01/05/2026 China’s new e-CNY interest incentives accelerate de-dollarization. Explore how digital currencies and gold reshape global maritime trade, supply chains, and financial settlements for shipping professionals. The global maritime industry, […]
01/05/2026 Zambia now accepts Chinese yuan for mining taxes, shifting global maritime trade patterns. Explore the impacts on shipping finance, documentation, and supply chains in Africa’s copper trade. In October […]
In 2025, China commissioned seven advanced Type 052D destroyers, sustaining the world’s highest naval production rate. Explore the design, strategic impact, and future of this fleet for global maritime professionals. […]
