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Water scarcity will add costs for Middle East AI hubs

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MIDDLE EAST

In aggregate, Israel and leading Arab states plan to spend approximately USD100bn over the next few years to develop data centres to support the AI ecosystem. This will require…

Flash floods will increase in frequency in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

The Gulf countries experienced the heaviest rainfall in 75 years over the period April 14-18. Dubai was hit by precipitation levels of around 250 millimetres within 24 hours…

Climate change will hit Middle East/North Africa hard

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change in terms of rising sea levels, water and food security, desertification, extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts…

Middle East and North Africa water security in 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

Growing populations and climate change are putting additional pressure on the region’s water resources at a time when food security risks are rising in many of the MENA countries…

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.

Public-private partnerships will expand in Gulf states

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GULF STATES

Gulf governments are increasingly turning to PPPs to finance infrastructure and other projects in response to tight public finances. Most countries in the region have developed or…

Gulf countries will seek food security bilaterally

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GULF STATES

Global food stocks and prices have remained largely stable, but the globalised nature of the Gulf states’ food security strategies leaves them vulnerable.

Land degradation rises in Middle East and North Africa

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

Dust storms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have increased in recent years, disrupting day-to-day life and creating significant health issues. The Levant has borne…