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The world’s largest rooftop solar installation
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The evidence would suggest that a myriad of energy-rich nations in the Middle East are fostering investments in astonishing new renewable energy projects amid calls to diversify the global energy market.
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New year as a time for unity, hospitality, and hope in the MENA
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As 2025 gave way to 2026, millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the wider Arab world marked the transition into a new calendar year in diverse and meaningful ways.
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MENA strengthens its role in global student mobility
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A recent report from Studyportals–British Council has identified the MENA region as one of the most dynamic and evolving players in global education. It measured “demand” using student search and engagement activity on its Studyportals platform . . .
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Mapped: The Most Populated Cities in the Middle East
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The Middle East is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing and most densely populated cities. Rapid population growth, rural-to-urban migration, and economic concentration have driven major cities to expand well beyond their historic cores.
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MENA states are increasing focus on South-South cooperation
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South-South cooperation aims to foster mutual development and solidarity among nations of the Global South by enabling exchanges of knowledge, technology and resources. The UN Office for South-South Cooperation, established in 1974, has long supported these initiatives . . .
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Iraqis cover their soil with clay to curb sandstorms
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Iraq has long suffered from sand and dust storms, but in recent years they have become more frequent and intense as the country falls prey to the effects of climate change.
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Forging a human-centred future in the era of smart machines
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The accelerated technological revolution, marked by artificial intelligence, is converging with demographic shifts, green transition, and the evolving expectations of workers. This complex transformation is redefining the very nature of work, creating unprecedented opportunities while posing significant challenges of job displacement, skills mismatches, and inequality.
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Top green projects and sustainability innovations in 2025
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As part of Archinect’s 2025 Year in Review series, we are looking back at the highlights across our news coverage of architecture’s top green projects and sustainability innovations. Advancements in materials science, building technology, digital tools, and the application of sustainability measures in projects across a variety of contexts and scopes have been closely covered throughout the year. Here is a selection of stories that stood out.
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How Sustainability Is Reshaping International Logistics
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Global trade has long been the backbone of economic growth, but in recent years, it has faced mounting pressure to operate more sustainably. As environmental awareness grows and climate policies tighten, international logistics, the system that moves goods across borders is undergoing a major transformation.
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