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Building Resilience in Europe and Central Asia Today
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The data is clear: Investments in adaptation and resilience deliver high economic returns but remain insufficient and poorly targeted. Evidence shows that targeted, early investments in resilient infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture . . . .
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How Severe Has the Economic Impact of the Iran War Been?
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Since the war began in February, the World Bank has downgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the region from 4.4% to just 1.3%.
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Gulf State Cooperation Has Long Been Shaped by Iran
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Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026.
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Why Saudi Arabia’s Urban Future is About Livability
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In Saudi Arabia, about 84% of its population now lives in cities, putting significant pressure on urban systems. Population growth, climate challenges, traffic jams, and higher expectations for quality of life are all adding to the strain.
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Over 1,808km Pedestrian, Cycling Paths Delivered By Qatar
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A standout feature of this network is the 33-kilometer Olympic Cycling Track, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous cycle path. Read more . . .
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Diriyah Company Awards $490 Million Contract: Details
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SAMoCA is a flagship project by the Museums Commission. It aims to document, research, exhibit and champion Saudi modern and contemporary art.
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Bahrain FinTech Bay and the Future of Africa–Gulf Markets
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At a time when governments and institutions across the Gulf are accelerating investments into digital transformation, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and startup ecosystems, Bahrain has positioned itself as an agile and highly competitive innovation hub with growing global relevance.
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GDP Is Not Enough to Tell If People Are Better Off
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Gross domestic product, or GDP, measures the value of goods and services produced in an economy. It has long been treated as the world’s scoreboard for progress.
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How the US-led War in the Region Affects Poverty
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The US-Israel war on Iran could increase poverty for millions across the MENA, as people grapple with double-digit price hikes, writes Jad Chaaban.
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