AlMusalla Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A New Era in Design
by MENA-Forum | 23 July 2026 | Built Environment, Culture, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
Soon, there will be so much electricity from renewables
by MENA-Forum | 22 July 2026 | Built Environment, Economics, Renewables, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
How To Heatproof a City: Lessons from the Gulf
by MENA-Forum | 21 July 2026 | Built Environment, Climate Change, Energy Transition, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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Soon, there will be so much electricity from renewables
Jul 22, 2026
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Electricity systems must balance supply and demand in real time. In the above scenario, when renewables are producing lots of electricity but there isn’t much demand, energy companies may need to curtail output . . .
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How To Heatproof a City: Lessons from the Gulf
Jul 21, 2026
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As temperatures rise, Gulf cities are pioneering smarter ways to stay cool – from shaded streets to AI-designed neighbourhoods.
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Knowledge Economic City Sells Land for Development
Jul 20, 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Knowledge Economic City has announced the sale of 17,624.85 sq m plots of land within its premises in Madinah to two key entities – Al Bawaba International Investment and Olu Real Estate Company . . .
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A Legacy Built in Brick and Geometry: The Art of Arches
Jul 19, 2026
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.Among the countless architectural elements that have shaped Iranian architecture over more than three millennia, none is as structurally significant or culturally expressive as the arch.
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The Rise of Smart Cities and the New Data Paradigm
Jul 18, 2026
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Smart city is no longer a buzzword; it is a reality. Infrastructure alone is not enough to improve the quality of life; integration of technology is considered imminent. Gulf is leading the way.
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Trump May Resort to Even More Reckless Escalation Events
Jul 17, 2026
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Iran may be no match for the United States militarily, but it’s been very successful in exerting what leverage it does have over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Renewable Generation Marks a Historic Record in Clean Energy
Jul 16, 2026
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.An IRENA report reveals that clean electricity production grew by 9.8% in 2024, well above conventional sources . . .
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Green Colonialism and Africa’s Quest for Energy Equity
Jul 15, 2026
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Endowed with abundant sunshine, wind and hydropower resources, Africa has significant potential to become the next global hub for solar, wind and green hydrogen investments, offering a path to both energy and economic diversification
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Despite Hurdles, Don’t Give Up on Sustainable Development Goals
Jul 14, 2026
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In a world of “parallel realities” where stark inequalities seemingly divide people and challenge the promise of multilateralism, the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to bring people together and help them achieve a better reality.
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