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Caline Malek
Nov 4, 20211 min read
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...
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Caline Malek
Aug 30, 20211 min read
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...
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Caline Malek
Jul 12, 20211 min read
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...
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Caline Malek
May 16, 20211 min read
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...
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Caline Malek
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Water reuse can play important part in solving region's water crisis
From treated sewage effluent (TSE) in the UAE to reusing drainage and agricultural water in Egypt, many techniques have been adopted to...
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Caline Malek
Nov 29, 20201 min read
ADSW Web Series: Ensuring food and water security for the next decade
The second episode of the #ADSW Web Series hosted HE Mariam Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security, and HE Cora van...
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Caline Malek
Oct 13, 20201 min read
Scientists in Saudi Arabia push the boundaries of solar power further
High temperatures during daytime in the Middle East reduce the efficiency of solar PV cells A KAUST project aims to increase solar...
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Caline Malek
Feb 19, 20201 min read
Saudi Arabia throws its support behind cloud-seeding technology
Cabinet has approved cloud-seeding program that aims to increase rainfall in the Kingdom by almost 20 percent. The technology can...
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Caline Malek
Feb 4, 20201 min read
As water scarcity affects millions, a Middle East foundation is making a difference
Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Award recognizes efforts to solve world's water problems. An estimated 785 million people on the planet...
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Caline Malek
Jan 22, 20201 min read
‘Coordinated action’ key to a water-secure Middle East
Sweden-based Global Water Partnership seeks sound management of region’s water resources. Currently 60 percent of the MENA population...
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Caline Malek
Jan 16, 20201 min read
How Middle East cities can meet the sustainability challenge
With a growing population and diminishing water resources, region's cities face a major challenge. Despite tech breakthroughs and growing...
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Caline Malek
Aug 27, 20191 min read
How the Middle East can tackle the problem of water scarcity
The MENA region is home to 12 of the world's 17 most water-stressed countries, says a new report. The idea of “Day Zero” is meant to...
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Caline Malek
Aug 25, 20191 min read
How to tackle Basra’s water problems
Iraqi city’s unsafe water causes water-borne disease outbreaks and economic hardship. A Human Rights Watch study says pollution,...
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Caline Malek
Aug 21, 20191 min read
How one man plans to tow an iceberg to the Arabian Gulf
A plan for transporting icebergs to the UAE holds promise for freshwater-starved Gulf countries and the world. Water scarcity is a big...
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Caline Malek
Aug 20, 20191 min read
What the Middle East needs for a sustainable future, according to UN report
Many challenges are intersecting, such as climate change and poverty, ESCWA points out. The region requires more support to address these...
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Caline Malek
Aug 19, 20191 min read
How Saudi Arabia plans to meet the water needs of holy sites
Six major projects were recently launched with an estimated total cost of SR3.1 billion. The new projects include a desalinated-water...
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Caline Malek
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Saudi invention holds immense promise for a water-scarce world
The device built by KAUST researchers can turn seawater into potable water using solar power. The technology uses waste heat recovered...
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Caline Malek
Apr 7, 20191 min read
A Saudi school with top marks for sustainability
The British International School Riyadh immerses its students in eco-friendly practices. The school has won awards for its project, which...
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Caline Malek
Oct 17, 20181 min read
Desertification an imminent threat, creating unstable grounds for development
Arable land is turning to desert at an alarming rate, especially in the Middle East — affecting food security, biodiversity,...
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Caline Malek
Aug 30, 20181 min read
Water Scarcity: Arab Region Faces up to Challenge of Diminishing Vital Resource
This vital resource is in increasingly short supply but an international forum is looking for solutions Water is a fundamental aspect of...
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