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1 – 10 of 14Solar power has taken centre stage in the new-found Middle Eastern drive to diversify energy sources, meeting rising power demand, sustaining oil and gas exports and providing an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241444
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Solar power in the Gulf.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206285
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The zero-carbon fuel, promoted as a way to assist a global energy transition away from oil and gas, is the focus of major planned projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262078
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On the same day, opening speakers in a high-profile forum in Abu Dhabi highlighted the emirate’s commitment to renewable energy. Despite the rhetoric and their own vulnerability…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250626
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High oil and gas prices have incentivised Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) hydrocarbon importers to accelerate their renewables build-outs, while exporters have deployed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279701
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Cross-border electricity trade in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has historically been very limited, and mostly confined to quantity-based balancing and small amounts of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267507
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Its sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat, announced on November 30 that it was establishing a USD750mn fund to invest in climate-related projects. On the same day, the Bahraini…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284138
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The wealthier Gulf states have become increasingly active in nearby countries over the past decade. They have intervened significantly across the Middle East and Horn of Africa…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238549
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224249
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The IMF has revised downwards its forecast for Saudi GDP growth in 2024 to 2.7% but raised its 2025 forecast to 5.5%. This reflects a positive medium-term outlook for the Gulf…