Journeying Through Syria’s Shattered Cities Today
by MENA-Forum | 4 September 2026 | Built Environment, Culture, Politics, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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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
by MENA-Forum | 3 September 2026 | Culture, Education, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
Innovation and Sustainability as Drivers for Rural Growth
by MENA-Forum | 2 September 2026 | Economics, Renewables, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
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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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War in Iran Continues to Create Renewable Energy Opportunities
Aug 29, 2026
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A handful of new reports show how, by dramatically raising fossil-fuel prices, the conflict has also been pushing governments, companies and consumers towards renewables . . .
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Iraq’s Housing Boom: Opportunities and Challenges
Aug 28, 2026
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The country urgently needs more housing for its rising population, yet a growing number of Iraqis with relatively stable incomes cannot afford much of what is being built.
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US-Iran War Spurs Energy Transition Across Continents
Aug 27, 2026
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Has the conflict delivered a boon to the clean energy transition? Here are some ways to measure the impact.
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Universal Standards in Sustainability Reporting and Impact
Aug 26, 2026
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Many institutions wanted to show they cared about the environment and social progress, but everyone used different rules.
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