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The Imperative of South-South Cooperation Today
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Multilateralism as we know it is going through a seismic shift. Old alliances are being tested with clearly defined spheres of influence emerging. Whilst this represents a shock to the established world order, most wealthy countries will continue to fare well, though arguably with diminished geopolitical influence.
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Saudi Arabia Geospatial Analytics Market Growth Insights
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Rising smart city development, satellite technology advancement, and government-led infrastructure modernization are driving geospatial analytics adoption in Saudi Arabia, supported by Vision 2030 initiatives, expanding e-commerce logistics, and growing demand for location-based intelligence across urban planning, natural resource management, and disaster response applications.
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Ramadan, Water, And Energy: Seasonal Demand Insights
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Water use surges across the Middle East and North Africa during Ramadan, and Saudi Arabia offers a clear example of how this seasonal peak exposes deeper stresses in the region’s water and energy systems.
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The Middle East Conflict: Impact on the Construction Industry
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The industry is heavily reliant on oil. This includes day-to-day deliveries, moving raw materials, waste disposal, operating heavy machinery, use of plastic and other oil-based goods, plus construction materials that are highly energy‑intensive to manufacture.
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‘The world is transitioning away from fossil fuels’
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Investors made wealthy by the Middle East’s abundant oil and gas increasingly are turning to Africa’s clean energy sector. They are attracted by rising electricity demand, rapid urbanisation and the continent’s growing role in global supply chains tied to critical minerals and manufacturing.
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Wanted: An Electrical Grid Powered by Renewables
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With the conflict in Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushing oil and gas prices upwards, the prospect of a world that runs on 100% renewable energy seems even more attractive than usual.
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New Cooling Strategy Helps MENA Countries Adapt
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As temperatures rise across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), governments and international organisations are exploring new ways to meet growing cooling demand without worsening climate change.
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Iran and the Arabian Peninsula Depend on Desalination
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The Gulf region has been defined by oil for decades. Tankers, pipelines and refineries have long been seen as the region’s most critical – and vulnerable – assets.
In the past few days, US-Israeli strikes hit oil depots in Tehran, with reports emerging of black rain falling for hours afterwards . . .
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Yemen: Rebuilding Urban Life Amid Conflict Challenges
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Yemen’s cities have borne the brunt of over a decade of conflict, with widespread destruction of infrastructure. Waste collection services have halted, urban roads have been destroyed, and critical facilities are without power.
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