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Circular Economy
Dubai has just increased the cost of landfill. Can it hit zero waste by 2030?
The emirate's government has recently moved to increase the cost of disposing of non-recyclable waste – but even more will be needed.
Middle East and North Africa
Book review: How Africa was central to the making of the modern world
A new academic book, 'Born in Blackness', argues that Africa is central to the modern world - and draws a direct link between slavery and capitalism.
Davos Agenda 2022
How can healthcare and education in the Gulf keep pace with a fast-changing world?
The Gulf's demographics are changing. Demand for healthcare is growing fast – here's how the region's health systems can ensure they are fit for the future.
Middle East and North Africa
4 ways the Middle East can become more resilient in 2022
Here's how MENA region stakeholders can collaborate to shape an effective COVID-19 recovery and create an inclusive, sustainable and resilient Middle East.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Improving access to finance for businesses in MENA region
Public-private collaboration is needed to form a regulatory framework that enables businesses in MENA to access finance and grow a resilient economy.
Water
On the road to recovery: How Sudan is saving its water sector
Over 40 percent of households in Sudan do not have access to basic water services and 67 percent of the population do not have access to basic sanitation.
Middle East and North Africa
The U.N. has called for a new government and a stop to fighting in Afghanistan
The U.N. Security Council has called for an immediate stop to violence in Afghanistan and for the establishment of a new government that includes women.
Climate Change
New era of climate action diplomacy in the Middle East
At the UAE's Regional Dialogue for Climate Action Summit, leaders committed to climate issues such as reducing emissions and investing in a green economy.
Entrepreneurship
How industrialisation could future-proof MENA’s Gulf economies
MENA business leaders describe how encouraging industrialisation has bolstered economic diversification in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
COVID will have longer lasting impact on displaced people - the UN's refugee chief speaks to Radio Davos
On World Refugee Day, Radio Davos spoke to UN refugee head Filippo Grandi, and Victor Ochen, who used his experience as a displaced person to help others.
Emerging Technologies
Rebuilding after COVID: The challenge is digital
The pandemic has exacerbated the structural flaws and inequalities digitalization was already opening up. How can we move forward?
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
How global tourism can become more sustainable, inclusive and resilient
The tourism industry has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic – but seamless travel solutions could be the start of a resilient recovery
GTGS2021
Digital tokens could transform the economies of the Middle East and North Africa - if the governance keeps up
The integration of digital assets into economic structures could tackle the financing challenges faced by SMEs and provide a more standardized and accessible approach to funding.
Middle East and North Africa
How 3 MENA business leaders are building resilient companies post-COVID-19
Optimized supply chains, increased investment in emerging technologies and geographical diversification were key operational shifts that ensured survival.
Forests
3 neglected tree species that feed millions and restore land
Besides widely known pan-tropical trees like mango and papaya, a myriad of lesser-known indigenous trees play a major role in the diets of millions of people.
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