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37 stories for“renewables”
A $265 million World Bank package for the 300-megawatt Ifahsa pumped-storage project could unlock more solar and wind while making Morocco's grid more dependable.
Aug 3, 2026
Solar systems are increasingly keeping hospitals, schools, water networks and street lighting operating where centralized energy supply is expensive or unreliable.
Aug 3, 2026
Scatec's proposed two-year investment program spans batteries, desalination, wind, solar and green data centers, revealing how Egypt wants clean power to support industry.
Aug 3, 2026
Solar power, smarter grids, water systems and new fuels can help the Kingdom build exportable expertise while strengthening energy resilience at home.
Jul 28, 2026
Solar generation is set for another record increase, but panels alone cannot solve evening peaks or connection delays. The next value pool is flexibility and networks.
Aug 2, 2026
A July meeting between the new ESCWA and Arab League leadership renewed attention on Arab Vision 2045, a regional roadmap built around security, equity, innovation and prosperity.
Aug 3, 2026
Journeying to the Stars with SpaceX Starship The year 2023 marks an exhilarating chapter in the history of space exploration as we witness cutting-edge advancements in spaceship technology. In this era of renewed space enthusiasm, the dreams of exploring distant planets, venturing into the cosmos, and unraveling the mysteries of the universe seem more attainable
Aug 21, 2023
With the rising environmental concerns caused by global warming, reducing our carbon footprint has become an urgent priority. This means that we need to find ways to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and shift to renewable energy sources. Our planet faces serious
Aug 30, 2023
Brent's renewed jump toward $100 reflects Middle East shipping danger, while IEA and EIA forecasts point to demand destruction and lower prices if supply routes normalize.
Jul 25, 2026
Solar, nuclear, storage, efficiency and hydrogen are being combined to support growth while building a more resilient and lower-carbon energy system.
Jul 28, 2026
The temporary loss of major Gulf LNG volumes sent gas prices sharply higher. Power systems able to switch fuels, store energy and shift demand handled the shock better.
Aug 2, 2026
After a record above $5,500 and a violent retreat toward $4,000, gold's outlook depends on interest rates, the dollar, geopolitical risk, Asian demand and central-bank buying.
Jul 25, 2026
Vision 2030’s lasting success will depend on whether young Saudis gain the skills, confidence and pathways to lead industries that are still taking shape.
Jul 28, 2026
World Bank data show fertilizer prices fell 21.8% in June. Farmers and shoppers may benefit later, though contracts, planting cycles and energy costs slow the transmission.
Aug 2, 2026
The World Bank's June index showed steep declines in energy, fertilizer and precious metals. Its August 4 update will reveal whether that was a turning point or a pause.
Aug 2, 2026
The IEA expects global electricity use to grow 3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027. Cooling, industry, EVs and data centers are turning power capacity into an economic constraint.
Aug 2, 2026
A decade after its launch, Vision 2030 is moving from rapid transformation toward durable delivery, stronger institutions and opportunities that reach everyday life.
Jul 28, 2026
The World Gold Council's base case points to a range around $4,100, but rates, positioning and geopolitical risk leave unusually large paths on either side.
Aug 2, 2026
SAP's strong cloud performance reassured investors, but the bigger enterprise software question is whether AI can deepen customer value without inflating complexity and cost.
Jul 24, 2026
Gulf foreign ministers used a July 28 consultation to focus on practical understandings, de-escalation and the safe flow of ships through Hormuz.
Jul 29, 2026
Flat lace-ups borrowed from dance studios are giving summer wardrobes a lighter alternative to chunky sneakers and fragile ballet flats.
Jul 27, 2026
Crude shipments through the Gulf have recovered sharply, yet refineries and fuel supply remain constrained. That gap explains why cheaper oil may not quickly reach consumers.
Jul 31, 2026
Tighter LNG supply is reducing gas demand, but the deeper risk runs through electricity, industry, fertilizer and food prices. Energy security is becoming economic security.
Jul 31, 2026
The IMF still sees 3% global growth in 2026, yet that headline hides a widening gap between technology-linked winners and economies squeezed by war and energy costs.
Jul 31, 2026
Gold-linked assets climbed after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, but the next move still depends on yields, the dollar and central-bank demand.
Jul 31, 2026
Neom, Qiddiya, Red Sea Project. The GCC is building at a scale that rewrites the architectural conversation. These aren't buildings. They're competing visions for the future.
Jan 14, 2026
Mycelium leather, recycled composite decking, and bio-based textiles are moving from laboratory experiments to actual products. Here's what's actually working.
May 22, 2025
More than 270 organisations signed a letter framing open model release as a competitiveness issue. Others want the same releases regulated. Both sides are right, because they are answering different questions.
Aug 7, 2026
Shipping disruption is pushing up the cost of imported produce and packaging, and Gulf restaurateurs are running out of room to absorb it quietly.
Apr 9, 2024
Global climate change may be the most significant problem ever faced by humankind. Global climate change, also called global warming or the greenhouse effect can convey mild or gentle warming, however, a rise of just a few degrees in the average temperature of the earth can result in large-scale regional weather patterns. Global warming is
Aug 19, 2023
Raja Ampat remains one of diving's richest destinations, but current, season, permits and mounting pressure from tourism and mining belong in the booking decision.
Jul 25, 2026
Nine dated model releases landed in the first week of August alone. When frontier systems arrive monthly rather than yearly, the thing that breaks is everything built on top of them.
Aug 8, 2026
A jailbreak report and a same-day export order took Claude Fable 5 offline for weeks, testing how fast a frontier AI company can lose and regain access.
Jul 1, 2026
Record vehicle deliveries lifted Tesla’s revenue, but a surge in research spending shows how aggressively the carmaker is funding robotaxis, AI and Optimus.
Jul 23, 2026
The fourth global coral bleaching event hit 84 percent of the world's reefs. Here is what that means underwater, and what responsible diving looks like now.
Jun 18, 2026
Researchers generated electricity from a hydrogen turbine that compresses using detonation rather than a mechanical compressor. Removing that component changes the efficiency ceiling.
Aug 6, 2026
Houthi attacks on shipping have rerouted global trade around Africa, and Gulf importers are absorbing the fallout in freight rates and delivery times.
Feb 5, 2024
