Sudan's 'mini Dubai' gamble Khartoum - Wedged between the White and Blue Niles, a huge shimmering complex of glass and steel is set to rise from the heart of Khartoum, as the Sudanese capital seeks a modern look. Sudan, the biggest country in Africa by area, remains beset by rebellion and humanitarian tragedies, but the Al-Mogran project epitomises Khartoum's ambition to become a regional business hub.