Traditional Design to Mitigate Coastal Jeddah Summer Heat
by MENA-Forum | 8 September 2026 | Built Environment, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
How the UAE Is Protecting Its Gulf Architectural Heritage
by MENA-Forum | 7 September 2026 | Built Environment, Culture, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
Fake Ranking Sites and Their Impact on Universities
by MENA-Forum | 6 September 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Culture, Education, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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How the UAE Is Protecting Its Gulf Architectural Heritage
Sep 7, 2026
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This year, the UAE Ministry of Culture launched the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage to ensure these buildings are protected, preserved, and recognized as important cultural landmarks.
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Fake Ranking Sites and Their Impact on Universities
Sep 6, 2026
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Fake Webometrics University Rankings (WURs) are targeting universities in the Global South, leading to the rise of dissemination of inaccurate ranking data through news outlets and consulting agencies.
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The Future of Engineering: Next-Gen Technologies Explored
Sep 5, 2026
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From AI in engineering to the Internet of Things (IoT), these innovations are reshaping the way engineers approach problem-solving, design, and manufacturing.
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Journeying Through Syria’s Shattered Cities Today
Sep 4, 2026
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The journey, from June 1 to June 7, 2026, was part of a broader research programme that has involved more than 200 interviews over the past two years with Syrian returnees, internally displaced people, local officials, humanitarian workers and civil society representatives.
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Understanding of Human Civilisation and Early Trade
Sep 3, 2026
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The excavation of the ancient city of Ur, for example, transformed understanding of early urban life, long-distance trade, royal tombs and burial customs.
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Innovation and Sustainability as Drivers for Rural Growth
Sep 2, 2026
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The generational shift in rural areas is no longer merely a matter of inheritance; it has evolved into a conscious movement toward innovation.
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Power Demand in MENA Region: Future Trends and Projections
Sep 1, 2026
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Rystad Energy forecasts that MENA’s electricity demand will rise from 1,671 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025 to 3,670 TWh by 2050.
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Pathways for Urban Resilience in the MENA Region
Aug 31, 2026
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The MENA region is rapidly urbanising. It faces compounding vulnerabilities including extreme heat, water scarcity, geopolitical instability, and infrastructural and demographic pressures.
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Statetron Unveils 10-Hectare Andromean Class in Qatar
Aug 30, 2026
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The proposed Qatar facility will integrate AI-driven production, robotic assembly, autonomous material movement, digital-twin technology, automated quality control and intelligent energy management.
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