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The Middle East’s young people face lifetime struggles

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MIDDLE EAST

The fallout from conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic also clouds the horizon for many. The survey suggests an increasing divide between young people in the Gulf states, who seem…

Oman’s green hydrogen sector will grow over the decade

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OMAN

Oman has a long pipeline of green hydrogen projects and the clearest strategy in the Gulf for the industry’s development. It aims to have 30 gigawatts of electrolyser capacity by…

Gas find puts Egypt on road to self-sufficiency

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EGYPT

The country's energy outlook has been transformed by the discovery of a huge natural gas field in Eni's Shorouk concession along Egypt's maritime border with Cyprus, announced by…

Growth of AI faces stiff challenges in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

As AI systems become increasingly central to the global economy, this poor performance risks further damaging the economic prospects of a region that has long struggled to achieve…

Online sales give rare hope to hard-hit Russian retail

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RUSSIA

After a temporary surge in demand for food in March, monthly retail turnover fell sharply, driven primarily by low sales of durable goods in April-May. Smaller retailers were hit…

The Saudi government will encourage female employment

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SAUDI ARABIA

Women’s labour force participation is helping expand the private sector’s contribution to the economy

Prospects for renewable energy to end-2017

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PROSPECTS H2 2017

Prospects for renewable energy to end-2017.

Global trade and shipping will long remain subdued

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INTERNATIONAL

Trends in global trade and shipping.

Oceans may be key in global climate struggle

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate change and the oceans.

3D printing will affect global commodity markets

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INTERNATIONAL

3D printing and its ramifications for commodities.