Tag: MENA

From Green Energy to Healthy Societies: Why old systems thinking is becoming relevant again

Across the Middle East and North Africa, large investments are being made in green hydrogen, renewable energy, water infrastructure and sustainability. Most of these efforts are discussed in the context of climate change, decarbonization and economic diversification. That framing is important, but it may not capture their full value.

Model Mediterranean Diet vs. modernity – which will win?

The region known for one of the healthiest diets on earth is moving away from ancient habits proven ideal for human...

Vertical gardens in Lebanon based on traditional Arabia designs

Green walls and rooftop gardens are great, but keeping them healthy in the Middle East and North Africa can be challenging....

North Africa Coast Will Rise 60 Percent More than Previous Projection: New Study

New scientific reports suggests that coastal flooding for Middle East and North African countries will be much worse than...

First Solar Takes on More Serious Desertec Role

First Solar has until recently participated as an associate partner of the Dii initiative designed to develop renewable energy...

Free Webinar for MENA PV Solar Professionals

Have you been watching the gradual unfolding of a hot new solar power market in the Middle East and...

CEBC Maps 150 Clean Energy Projects in North Africa and the Middle East

If knowledge generates power, then the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) based in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City intends to...

Tel Aviv and Beirut Are Most Expensive City for Expatriates

Beirut overtakes Abu Dhabi and Dubai, becoming the most expensive city for expatriates in the Middle East region, after...

Interview: SolarReserve For the MENA Region?

This week I spoke to Kevin Smith, the CEO of SolarReserve, the U.S. company constructing the largest 24 hour...

World Bank to Fill in till Global Climate Deal?

The funding for many of the great renewable energy projects within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and...

6 Hot Solar Projects from the Middle East and North Africa

We have listed 6 big and small solar-powered projects in the MENA region that have inspired us in the...

GE Energy Shows MENA Region How to Reduce Gas Flaring

GE Energy demonstrates its Jenbacher gas engine at the Gas Arabia Summit 2011 in Oman today. The extent of the global...