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With a 32 km bridge connecting Africa and the Middle East, the plan foresees the daily transport of 150 thousand people and the construction of 100 futuristic cities that promise to revolutionize the economy and regional development.
A bridge so long that it connects two continents and also serves as the starting point for the construction of 100 new cities? This is the ambitious plan of Sheikh Tarek Bin Laden, brother of Osama Bin Laden, who aims to transform entire regions of the Middle East and Africa with the Al-Noor project.
But does this pharaonic plan have a chance of coming to fruition? Let's dive into the details of this proposal that could be a game changer for several nations.
The visionary behind the project: Sheikh Tarek Bin Laden
The Al-Noor project envisages the construction of fully planned cities, dubbed “Cities of Light.” These cities would be built in strategic locations on either side of the bridge, starting in Djibouti and Yemen.
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The idea is that these cities will be centers of economic development and innovation, with modern infrastructure to attract investment and create jobs. They would be just the first of a total of 100 cities planned over the next few years.
Bridge of Horns: Connection between Africa and the Middle East
The Horn Bridge is the heart of the plan. At 32 kilometers long, it would be the longest suspension bridge in the world, connecting Djibouti in Africa to Yemen in the Middle East. In addition to roads for 100.000 people daily, it will have rail lines to carry up to 50.000 passengers per day.
This bridge is not only a monumental construction, but also a symbol of union between continents, linking economies and cultures.
How the Horn Bridge will transform the region
Djibouti, strategically located on the Horn of Africa, has already earmarked land for the construction of one of the first cities. The local economy, which gained prominence after Eritrea's independence, could benefit enormously from this project.
For Yemen, a nation in the midst of conflict, the bridge could represent new hope for economic reconstruction and regional integration.
Imagine shortening distances between two continents and transporting goods and people quickly and efficiently. The bridge promises to revolutionize mobility, facilitating trade and encouraging tourism.
Future expansion: Construction of 98 more cities on the horizon
In addition to Djibouti and Yemen, other countries such as Egypt, Sudan and Syria are considered possible locations for future cities. These regions have the potential to become economic hubs, attracting companies and residents looking for better opportunities.
As impressive as the construction may seem, it faces significant challenges, including political instability, financing and environmental issues. The project has been on the drawing board since 2008, but has yet to take its first concrete steps.
Economic and geopolitical benefits of building 100 new cities
With cutting-edge infrastructure, cities can transform local economies, creating jobs, increasing GDP and improving the quality of life for residents.
The project has the potential to promote cooperation between nations, reducing historical tensions through economic partnerships and sustainable development.
What needs to happen for the project to move forward?
For the project to really move forward, it will be necessary to ensure political stability and attract major international investors. Support from local and regional governments will be essential.
The Al-Noor project is undoubtedly a bold vision that defies imagination. If realized, it could become a historic milestone for humanity.
With the plan to build 100 new cities, the world watches with curiosity and skepticismCould this visionary project be the beginning of a new era for the Middle East and Africa? The answer may be closer than we think.
AL-NOOR: MEGA FANTASTIC PROJECT OF ALMOST US$ 127 BILLION, PROPOSED SINCE 2008 BY THE BROTHER TAREK OF THE MILLIONAIRE TERRORIST OSAMA BIN LADEN: BUILD THE BRIDGE OF HORNS (32 km) OVER THE RED SEA, CONNECTING AFRICA TO THE MIDDLE EAST AND BUILDING 100 NEW CITIES (in several countries).
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The basic idea is to build the mega BRIDGE OF HORNS (32km) over the Strait of BAB-AL-MANDEB (Babelmândeb), to connect, by road, DJIBOUTI (a country on the East African Coast) to YEMEN, in the Middle East, in the region known as **** OF AFRICA.
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(Located between Yemen to the northeast and Djibouti and Eritrea to the southwest, the BAB-AL-MANDEB STRAIT is the closest area between the Arabian Peninsula and the **** of Africa and connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Source: depósito.com.br).
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GEOPOLITICS:
1. DJIBOUTI, (1,3 million inhabitants; 22 thousand km2): a poor and primitive country in Africa, already under the orbit of CHINA, which built an extensive railway there and obtained a license to install a military base for the Chinese Navy.
2. YEMEN, (35 million inhabitants; 528 thousand km2), a poor country, with a tribal society, still
engulfed in intermittent wars and home to the HOUTHIS terrorist group, on the southern west coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
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With the above parameters and due to the increasing military conflicts and terrorist actions, it is very unlikely that this delirium of ARQ.ENG.URB (from the family of the most famous terrorist in the world) will be able to produce a viable PROJECT FINANCE and carry out the essential complex and time-consuming transnational negotiations.
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Ronald Almeida, architect
SLZ-MA 29DEC2024
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THE AMBITIOUS $126,79 BILLION PROJECT: Building 100 new cities to [connect and] transform AFRICA and the Middle East