Sign inSubscribe

Search Site

VideosInforgraphics
Sign inSubscribe

Geostrategy, Video, Climate Change

SIB’s 2024 profit $272m

The profit surpassed AED 1 billion for the first time in bank's history.

AD Ports to invest in Kazakh port

Under the deal, AD Ports Group owns 51% stake.

PIF acquires stake in Saudi Re

The acquisition was made by way of a capital increase.

ADNOC Gas awards contracts

The $2.1bn contracts are aimed at enhancing LNG supply infrastructure.

ADNOC L&S buys stake in Navig8

The company will acquire the remaining stake in mid-2027.

Innovation key to solving Gulf water woes

By Hilal Mir
April 2, 2023 11:27 pm
  • World Economic Forum says the Middle East and North Africa is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world.
  • For years, the water crisis has exacerbated conflict and political tensions, while UNICEF says 90% of children in the region live in water stress areas.

Dubai, UAE — A World Economic Forum article, which was part of the Forum’s annual meeting this year, said the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world. For years, the water crisis has exacerbated conflict and political tensions. Moreover, the article said, the issue continues to significantly impact the health and wellbeing of people in the area, especially women and children. In fact, according to UNICEF, nearly 90 percent of children in the region live in areas of high or extremely high water stress. There is an urgent need for taking measures before the situation gets out of hand. TRENDS takes a look how the region can overcome its water woes:

Most Read