How International Students Are Changing University Design
by MENA-Forum | 4 April 2026 | Culture, Education, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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South Korea’s universities are entering a new phase of internationalisation. In a recent shift, several institutions have moved beyond offering English-medium tracks and have begun establishing entire departments and majors exclusively for international students.
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Iran War Could Spur Europe to Embrace Renewables
by MENA-Forum | 3 April 2026 | Energy Transition, Renewables, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
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The Mideast conflict is plunging the European Union into yet another energy crisis. EU officials are once again embracing solar and wind as a result.
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China is Helping Build Africa’s Cities Effectively
by MENA-Forum | 2 April 2026 | Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure.
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Feb 12, 2026
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Organized under the EU-ILO regional Youth NEET (Y-NEET) project, the workshop aimed to bridge the gap between data production and policy action.
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$26bn waterfront city project in Dammam
Feb 11, 2026
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Strategically located in Dammam, the development is expected to be integrated with key transport corridors, including major roadway links serving the wider Eastern Region.
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Why renewable energy in MENA depends more on economic stability
Feb 10, 2026
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Rising inflation and economic instability are the critical obstacles to renewable energy growth across the MENA region, according to new academic research. While the region has invested heavily in solar and wind capacity, long-term deployment remains vulnerable to shifting macroeconomic conditions. Inflation acts as a persistent brake on renewable energy deployment across the region. Renewable energy projects are capital-intensive by nature, with long payback periods and returns that depend heavily on stable financial conditions.
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AI in Construction Market Set for Rapid Growth
Feb 9, 2026
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The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Construction market is entering a period of accelerated expansion, according to a new study from HTF MI Research . . .
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Cities must embrace strategic foresight and adaptive governance
Feb 7, 2026
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Cities of all sizes across the Middle East are facing a mounting array of pressures – and, increasingly, outright crises.
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MENA : fragile but sustained economic recovery in 2026
Feb 6, 2026
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Improvement in the MENA region economy is also supported by a slight rebound in agriculture and tourism in some energy‑importing countries, partially compensating for the slowdown seen in developing oil exporters, where conflicts and reduced production continue to weigh on growth.
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If the AI bubble bursts, will MENA startups survive?
Feb 5, 2026
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Is there an AI bubble? From the head of Google’s parent company to officials from the Bank of England, many fear that the AI’s growth is being driven by massive investment and hype, similar to the dot-com boom . . . .
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City skylines need an upgrade in the face of climate stress
Feb 5, 2026
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When structural engineers design a building, they aren’t just stacking floors; they are calculating how to win a complex battle against nature.
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