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What to Play Next: Rethinking Development Today
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Manchester embodies reinvention like few other places. It built the world’s first industrial economy, watched it rust, and recast itself as the capital of England’s north.
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Riyadh Metro Finally: The Snøhetta Station
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The new Riyadh metro station is set to transform the Al-Qiri transport hub. Designed by Snøhetta, it features a large reflective canopy, bright underground spaces, and . . . .
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Building Resilience in Europe and Central Asia Today
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The data is clear: Investments in adaptation and resilience deliver high economic returns but remain insufficient and poorly targeted. Evidence shows that targeted, early investments in resilient infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture . . . .
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How Severe Has the Economic Impact of the Iran War Been?
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Since the war began in February, the World Bank has downgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the region from 4.4% to just 1.3%.
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Gulf State Cooperation Has Long Been Shaped by Iran
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Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026.
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Why Saudi Arabia’s Urban Future is About Livability
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In Saudi Arabia, about 84% of its population now lives in cities, putting significant pressure on urban systems. Population growth, climate challenges, traffic jams, and higher expectations for quality of life are all adding to the strain.
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Over 1,808km Pedestrian, Cycling Paths Delivered By Qatar
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A standout feature of this network is the 33-kilometer Olympic Cycling Track, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous cycle path. Read more . . .
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Diriyah Company Awards $490 Million Contract: Details
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SAMoCA is a flagship project by the Museums Commission. It aims to document, research, exhibit and champion Saudi modern and contemporary art.
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Bahrain FinTech Bay and the Future of Africa–Gulf Markets
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At a time when governments and institutions across the Gulf are accelerating investments into digital transformation, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and startup ecosystems, Bahrain has positioned itself as an agile and highly competitive innovation hub with growing global relevance.
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