Africa’s biggest dam turns Ethiopia into a regional power hub
by MENA-Forum | 3 February 2026 | Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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With national installed power capacity now reaching 9.6 gigawatts, the dam is transforming Ethiopia from a power-constrained economy into an emerging regional electricity hub, supplying energy to domestic industry while expanding cross-border power connectivity across the Horn of Africa.
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Global population living with extreme heat expected to double by 2050
by MENA-Forum | 2 February 2026 | Built Environment, Climate Change, Energy Transition, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
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A new University of Oxford study finds that almost half of the global population (3.79 billion) will be living with extreme heat by 2050 if the world reaches 2.0°C of global warming above pre-industrial levels—a scenario that climate scientists see as increasingly likely.
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Tourism offers a golden opportunity for MENA countries
by MENA-Forum | 31 January 2026 | Built Environment, Culture, Education, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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.Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa region should be viewed through the prism of strategic significance. This is because tourism is one of the most dynamic sectors when it comes to the regional economy.
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Global population living with extreme heat expected to double by 2050
Feb 2, 2026
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A new University of Oxford study finds that almost half of the global population (3.79 billion) will be living with extreme heat by 2050 if the world reaches 2.0°C of global warming above pre-industrial levels—a scenario that climate scientists see as increasingly likely.
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Tourism offers a golden opportunity for MENA countries
Jan 31, 2026
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.Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa region should be viewed through the prism of strategic significance. This is because tourism is one of the most dynamic sectors when it comes to the regional economy.
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Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Despite this backdrop of global and regional geopolitical headwinds, leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) were keen to highlight the opportunities for growth in the region.
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The power of youth in co-creating education
Jan 23, 2026
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Today, as we mark the International Day of Education 2026, we celebrate a principle that lies at the heart of UNESCO’s mission: education is a fundamental human right, a public good, and a shared responsibility.
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