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Dubai Malls That Fail to Recycle Waste Will be Fined

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Local Architect Questions the Logic of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Groundwork

Doha-based architect Romi Sebastian questions the feasibility of Qatar's urban planning ahead of the 2022 World Cup Qatar is moving rapidly towards its vision to...

Cairo’s Zabaleen Scavenge for Renewables to make Solar Cities

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Lone Spanish Researcher Aims to Humanize Dubai With Solar Art

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A Forest of Umbrellas Keeps Medina Pilgrims Cool

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Gaza Seawater Desalination Plant Backed By Europe

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Lebanon’s ‘Weak State’ Supports Construction Boom, Environmental Bust

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“The Showcase” is a Mini Prototype Stadium for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup

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Jordanians Hold Vigil for Fukushima

On the first anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Greenpeace volunteers gathered in Amman to hold a vigil The event was organised to show solidarity...

Saudi’s Bridge Plans and Nuclear Protest in Turkey- News Snippets

From protests in Turkey to everything you wanted to know about climate change, catch up on the latest green news from the region Saudi Minister...

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Gives New Meaning to Retail Therapy

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Sustainable Architecture In The Middle East – Interview with Karim Elgendy

We speak to Karim Elgendy, founder of the Middle East sustainability initiative 'Carboun' about what motivates his work and why green ratings for buildings...

World’s 13th Tallest Building Towers Over Kuwait City

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