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Wynn Resorts is building a $5.1 billion resort that will be the U.A.E.'s first-ever casino. But some experts question if the bet will pay off in a conservative region. Photo: Wynn Resorts

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Wynn Resorts is building a $5.1 billion resort that will be the U.A.E.'s first-ever casino. But some experts question if the bet will pay off in a conservative region.

The U.A.E.’s First Legal Casino: Wynn Resorts’ Big Bet

Breaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.

Russia is building and operating Turkey’s first nuclear power plant—a $25 billion project. WSJ explains what it means for Turkey and NATO. Photo Illustration: MacKenzie Coffman

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Russia is building and operating Turkey’s first nuclear power plant—a $25 billion project. WSJ explains what it means for Turkey and NATO.

Why Russia Is Building a $25 Billion Nuclear Power Plant in a NATO Country

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have better rail connections to Russia than the rest of Europe. Here’s how a new, strategic railway project is addressing NATO concerns about Russian aggression in Europe. Photo Illustration: Rail Baltica

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The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have better rail connections to Russia than the rest of Europe. Here’s how a new, strategic railway project is addressing NATO concerns about Russian aggression in Europe.

How a $27 Billion Baltic Railway Will Fortify NATO Against Russia

Why a 3.5 Inch Difference in Rail Width Is a $27 Billion Problem for NATO

The $4.6 billion Gordie Howe bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is nearing completion. But with tariffs rising and trade slowing, its vision of stronger U.S.-Canada ties may be unraveling. Photo: Gordie Howe International Bridge Project

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The $4.6 billion Gordie Howe bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is nearing completion. But with tariffs rising and trade slowing, its vision of stronger U.S.-Canada ties may be unraveling.

Why the Gordie Howe Bridge Is Caught in the Middle of the U.S.-Canada Tariff War 

This Bridge Promised to Boost U.S.-Canada Trade—Then Tariffs Arrived

Iraq is constructing an ambitious 740-mile trade route between Asia and Europe. But first it has to navigate political instability within its own borders and geopolitical tensions with its neighbors. Photo Illustration: Ryan Trefes

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Iraq is constructing an ambitious 740-mile trade route between Asia and Europe. But first it has to navigate political instability within its own borders and geopolitical tensions with its neighbors.

Iraq Is Building a $17 Billion Trade Corridor to Bypass the Suez Canal 

The Rogun Dam in Tajikistan, set to be the world's tallest, could reshape Central Asia’s energy landscape. And with the Ukraine war shifting geopolitics in the region, Tajikistan is gaining international support. Photo: Getty Images

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The Rogun Dam in Tajikistan, set to be the world's tallest, could reshape Central Asia’s energy landscape. And with the Ukraine war shifting geopolitics in the region, Tajikistan is gaining international support.

Why Geopolitical Shifts from the Ukraine War Matter for the World’s Tallest Dam

The Ukraine War Is Changing the Future of the World’s Tallest Dam

Canada is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, but 98% of its exports go to the U.S. The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion aims to change that. Here’s what’s at stake for Canada’s global ambitions and the world’s oil markets. Photo: Trans Mountain

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Canada is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, but 98% of its exports go to the U.S. The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion aims to change that. Here’s what’s at stake for Canada’s global ambitions and the world’s oil markets.

A New $25 Billion Pipeline Will Bring Canadian Oil to China and India for the First Time

The Pipeline Changing America’s Access to Cheap Canadian Oil

The Panama Canal isn’t as reliable as it once was and Mexico is racing to build a new corridor connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans that would help fill the gap. WSJ explores whether it will lead to faster or cheaper shipping. Photo Illustration: Annie Zhao / Government of Mexico

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The Panama Canal isn’t as reliable as it once was and Mexico is racing to build a new corridor connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans that would help fill the gap. WSJ explores whether it will lead to faster or cheaper shipping.

Mexico Is Building a $7.5 Billion Megaproject to Divert Shipping From the Panama Canal

Mexico Is Building a $7.5 Billion Trade Route to Compete With Panama Canal

Oman is investing billions to modernize the city of Muscat as it sheds its reliance on oil. WSJ explores whether it can offer a more practical model for a Middle Eastern city, versus the glitzier approach of its neighbors. Photo: Oman Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning

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Oman is investing billions to modernize the city of Muscat as it sheds its reliance on oil. WSJ explores whether it can offer a more practical model for a Middle Eastern city, versus the glitzier approach of its neighbors.

How Oman’s $2.6 Billion Investment in Muscat Aims to Disrupt the Dubai Archetype

Can Oman’s $2.6 Billion ‘Smart City’ Break the Dubai Archetype?

Jakarta is the world's fastest sinking city. But the Indonesian government's plan to move the capital 800 miles away risks draining the country's resources and damaging its reputation as  investors pull out of the $33 billion project. Photo: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images

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Jakarta is the world's fastest sinking city. But the Indonesian government's plan to move the capital 800 miles away risks draining the country's resources and damaging its reputation as  investors pull out of the $33 billion project.

How Indonesia’s new $33 Billion Capital Could Damage the Country’s Reputation

Why a Plan to Save Indonesia’s Sinking Capital Is Falling Apart

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River is the largest ever built in Africa and promises to transform Ethiopia’s economy. But for countries downstream, like Egypt and Sudan, the dam is seen as a threat. Photo illustration: Rami Abukalam

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Why Africa’s Biggest Ever Dam Still Angers Egypt and Sudan

Why Ethiopia’s $5 Billion Megadam Worries Egypt and Sudan

A new $220 million temple sits at the center of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to construct a nearly $4 billion “Hindu Vatican.” But the plan has been dividing the secular country while providing Modi with political gain ahead of the next election. Photo: Rajesh Kumar Singh/Associated Press

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How India’s Modi Is Using This Controversial Hindu Temple to Win Re-Election

What This Hindu Temple Reveals About Modi’s Plans for India

A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains. Photo illustration: Kevin Gong

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The $1.7 Billion Railway at the Heart of a Battle for Influence in Africa 

The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China’s Influence in Africa

With Saudi Arabia set to host the World Expo 2030 and as a frontrunner to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the country is banking on a new metro megaproject to help transform its economy and improve its reputation. Photo: Royal Commission for Riyadh City

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The $22 Billion Railway Opening Saudi Arabia’s Doors to the World

Saudi Arabia Races to Build a $22 Billion Railway in the Desert

Egypt is building a new administrative capital from the ground up. But what began as a ploy to decongest Cairo’s traffic has quickly racked up criticism over a growing budget and questions about who this new city benefits. Photo: Ahmed Gomaa/Zuma Press

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Egypt’s Military Is Backing an Expensive New Capital That Most Can’t Afford

Why Egypt Can’t Afford Its $58 Billion New Capital

When it’s completed in 2032, the Brenner Base Tunnel nestled in the Alps between Austria and Italy will provide a critical link in a corridor connecting ports in Scandinavia to the Mediterranean. WSJ explores what it will take to complete and what it could mean for trade in the region. Photo: BBT-SE

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Can This Tunnel Between Austria and Italy Solve One of Europe’s Biggest Bottlenecks?

Can the World’s Longest Tunnel Solve One of Europe’s Worst Bottlenecks?

A China-built rail line in Laos aims to jumpstart the country’s exports and provide China a key link to overseas markets. WSJ explores the ambition behind the $6 billion project—part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative—and the economic implications for the region. Photo: Jiang Wenyao/Zuma Press

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