Generative AI-Powered Forecasting for Urban Growth
by MENA-Forum | 25 March 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Built Environment, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
---
.
.
Environmental sustainability in urbanization has become a critical global concern as cities expand at unprecedented rates. Urban design faces the challenge of making long-term decisions about infrastructure, building development, transportation networks, and land use, all of which shape the future structure and sustainability of cities.
.
.
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026
by MENA-Forum | 25 March 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Energy Transition, Renewables, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
---
.
.
Omantel has been named as an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026, the annual initiative highlighting the essential role that engineers and engineering plays around the world.
.
.
Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure matters
by MENA-Forum | 24 March 2026 | Energy Transition, Socio-Economy, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
---
.
.
On March 19, Ras Laffan, the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in the world, supplying one-fifth of the world’s super-chilled fuel, was hit by Iranian missiles and drones.
.
.
Recent Articles
..
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026
Mar 25, 2026
—
.
.
Omantel has been named as an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026, the annual initiative highlighting the essential role that engineers and engineering plays around the world.
.
.
Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure matters
Mar 24, 2026
—
.
.
On March 19, Ras Laffan, the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in the world, supplying one-fifth of the world’s super-chilled fuel, was hit by Iranian missiles and drones.
.
.
Sustainable Breakthrough in Low-Cost Materials Innovations
Mar 24, 2026
—
.
.
A new sustainable approach to energy harvesting could transform how wasted heat is turned into electricity, thanks to a breakthrough in low-cost, flexible materials developed by researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute
.
.
Dahiyeh: The Beirut Suburb Under Military Fire
Mar 23, 2026
—
.
.
Over the ten days of the renewed conflict in the Middle East, Beirut’s southern district of Dahiyeh has been targeted by Israel, which is looking to deal a knockout blow to Hezbollah.
.
.
How Iran’s ‘wind traps’ Work for Building Cooling
Mar 23, 2026
—
.
.
Amid ongoing global discussions about how to cool increasingly hot cities, a forgotten lesson from traditional Iranian architecture is reemerging: the badgir, or wind tower.
.
.
Sustainable Real Estate Development Is Reshaping Cities
Mar 21, 2026
—
.
.
For decades, success in real estate was defined by scale including, the tallest towers, the largest masterplans and the fastest expansion which all became symbols of economic ambition. That framework is shifting.
.
.
Pillars of The Global Bioeconomy in a Changing Climate
Mar 21, 2026
—
.
.
World Wood Day and the International Day of Forests in 2026 carry a clear message: forests and wood are not only part of our natural heritage but also foundations of a sustainable global economy.
.
.
China Is Ready to Drive Leadership in Green Energy
Mar 20, 2026
—
.
.
While the US president is stepping back and Washington is deregulating its fossil fuel industry, Beijing is stepping up.
.
.
Six MENA Startups Tackling Water Scarcity Issues
Mar 20, 2026
—
.
.
From extracting water from thin air to deploying AI-based leak detection, these MENA startups are building practical solutions to one of the region’s most urgent climate risks.
.
.








