[ad_1] Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE import Australian sand because desert grains are too smooth for high-strength concrete/ Image: MyBayut Sending coals to Newcastle is a phrase from the early 16th century, describing the pointless act of bringing coal to a city that already had plenty. As ironic as it may seem, […]
[ad_1] Construction-grade sand imported from Australia and other nations meets Saudi Arabia’s demand for coarse, angular aggregates that local desert sands cannot provide/Image: NatGeo TL;DR: Saudi Arabia imports sand from nations such as China and Australia to meet construction standards for mega projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for concrete due to its fine, rounded texture. […]
[ad_1] A Reddit user who spent 15 years in the US shared the pitfalls of being an H-1B visa holder. While US tech workers are raging against H-1B visa holders for stealing their jobs, a Reddit post of a H-1B visa holder has grabbed the attention as the person sought advice on moving back to […]
