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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Senior officials take stock of MENA progress in fight against climate
Saudi Arabia and the UAE praised for pioneering green energy initiatives as part of accelerated climate actions US climate envoy John...
Caline Malek
Feb 7, 20221 min read
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Saudi, UAE energy ministers outline paths to net-zero future
The GCC’s two biggest economies have launched pioneering green initiatives without disrupting energy security Prince Abdul Aziz, the...
Caline Malek
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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How GCC investment in clean hydrogen can supercharge energy transition
Hydrogen’s intrinsic characteristics make it a versatile energy carrier and a potential substitute for fossil fuels Saudi Arabia’s NEOM...
Caline Malek
Nov 5, 20211 min read
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UAE startup Manhat hopes solar stills can help solve Gulf’s water crisis
Manhat, an Abu-Dhabi based startup that discovery inspired hopes to address a global water market predicted to be worth over $900 billion...
Caline Malek
Nov 4, 20211 min read
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Advances in artificial rainfall hold big promise for water-scarce Arab region
Rain enhancement techniques using drones set to complement UAE’s cloud-seeding program Results of research may benefit Middle East and...
Caline Malek
Aug 30, 20211 min read
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How scientists are drawing a genetic portrait of modern-day Middle Easterners
Team comprising Saudi, UAE and UK scientists are mapping the region’s genetic heritage and health Findings are critical to understanding...
Caline Malek
Aug 29, 20211 min read
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A Saudi-based startup seeks to expand availability of AI solutions
Nybl is a visual data mining and machine learning platform used in everything from oil and gas to healthcare Co-founder and CEO Noor...
Caline Malek
Aug 28, 20211 min read
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How Arab states are accelerating climate action in the run-up to COP26
Expectations are high ahead of the COP26 summit, with Arab states eager to do their bit to help cut emissions Facing acute challenges...
Caline Malek
Jul 12, 20211 min read
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Peacefulness or crisis fatigue? Slight downward trend detected in Middle East conflicts
MENA region as a whole improved, but Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon and Yemen saw declines in recorded peacefulness Think tank’s assessment...
Caline Malek
Jul 4, 20211 min read
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Middle East to invest heavily in smart grids over next decade
The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to invest heavily in developing smart grids as utilities and energy companies push...
Caline Malek
Jun 15, 20211 min read
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Digitalisation to drive efficiency and sustainability efforts across Middle East
Increasing digitalisation in the region's energy sector will not only increase efficiency and reduce costs, but will assist with the move...
Caline Malek
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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A young Arab chef melds traditional Middle East food ingredients with modern techniques
Solemann Haddad is making the most of his experiences in Japan and roots in Lebanon and Syria’s culinary traditions The French-Syrian...
Caline Malek
Jun 2, 20211 min read
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Israel’s Gaza campaign energizes global Palestinian diaspora
For 11 days, images of violence in the occupied territories and Israel filled the airwaves and social-media platforms Activists organized...
Caline Malek
May 30, 20211 min read
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Experts laud Saudi plan for confronting climate-change challenge head on
Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives aim to reverse environmental degradation and tackle climate change Twin initiatives will...
Caline Malek
May 18, 20211 min read
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Middle East weighs agri-tech solutions as pandemic underscores urgency of food security
GCC countries avoided nightmare scenario of mass food shortages during the peak of the coronavirus crisis Challenges loom as farming...
Caline Malek
May 16, 20211 min read
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What Saudi Arabia’s impressive rank in World Happiness Report 2021 signifies
Societies with higher trust in public institutions and greater income equality appear more successful in fighting COVID-19 Increased...
Caline Malek
May 6, 20211 min read
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How the Arab world can tackle the invisible mental-health pandemic
Egyptian-Canadian Ally Salama wants a culture of mental wellness that speaks to the Middle Eastern mindset With no let-up in COVID-19...
Caline Malek
May 3, 20211 min read
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A digital library offers Saudis affordable access to scholarly research
Saudi students, researchers and professionals will soon benefit from a vast new digital library of academic literature Zendy’s creator...
Caline Malek
Mar 24, 20211 min read
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Is peaceful coexistence possible in a fragmented, polarized world?
Abu Dhabi hosted the International Human Fraternity Virtual Summit on the occasion of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity on February 4...
Caline Malek
Feb 7, 20211 min read
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How the Arab region can catch up with the future of food
Investors seek regulatory environment that promotes innovations like plant-based alternatives and cellular agriculture Saudi Prince...
Caline Malek
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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