Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco's controversial Western Sahara energy plans Construction on the multibillion-dollar energy project, based in Dakhla in the disputed territory, is scheduled for completion in 2029. Morocco
Even with MBS absent, Saudi Arabia and UAE poised to make deals at G20 Gulf states will look for agreements and trade deals with partners from South America and elsewhere ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January. United States
UAE's ADNOC doubles down on gas, allocating $15B over next 5 years In a Monday statement ADNOC Gas said it had raised its capital expenditure plan to around $15 billion for the next five years, from about $13 billion. United Arab Emirates
Middle East businesses lack clear climate guidelines, WEF report warns Middle Eastern and North African companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators and global markets to strengthen transparency and adopt more sustainable business models. Morocco
Analysis Even with Greece venture, Egypt's energy hub ambitions remain far off By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Egypt, US, Germany launch plan to reduce methane emissions The COP27 initiative seeks to accelerate Egypt's green energy transition. Egypt
Egypt reaps economic, political gains from COP27 Egypt has achieved several major deals as well as boosted its foreign policy by hosting COP27. Egypt
Israel, Jordan sign first environmental agreement at COP27 The environmental agreement signed yesterday between Israel and Jordan is the first such development ever between the two countries. Israel
GCC states focused on both oil, green energy at COP27 During the COP27 in Egypt, Gulf Cooperation Council states have focused on both oil and green energy in light of rising energy demand and the nations’ reliance on energy exports. Gulf
Etihad launches initiative on sustainable aviation fuel to decarbonize flights Sustainable aviation fuel, which is sourced from biological materials, has great carbon reduction potential. However, airlines' reluctance to spend more on fuel is hampering its development, according to some observers. Gulf
Saudi Aramco makes $7 billion investment in South Korea during crown prince’s visit Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seeking to boost energy, defense and investment cooperation with Seoul during his trip. Gulf
Saudi Arabia continues inroads into Africa with Guinea water project The Saudi Fund for Development’s grant to the West African country will also utilize solar power technology. Gulf
Israeli environment minister strives for regional cooperation at COP27 Outgoing Minister for Environmental Protection Tamar Zandberg calls on the new Israeli government not to give in to small politics, but continue engagement to battling climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing plastic pollution. Israel
Israel, Jordan, UAE press ahead on deal for water, solar energy Israel, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have inked a memorandum of understanding to speed progress on a deal to exchange solar energy for desalinated water. Israel
Egypt to present sustainable fashion project at COP27 Green Fashion, a start-up environmental and social initiative, will be showcasing its ideas at the COP27 that Egypt will be hosting. Egypt
Religious leaders talk climate action in Israel ahead of COP27 At the initiative of the foreign ministry, Jewish, Christian, Druze, Bahai and Muslim leaders gathered in Jerusalem, in a joint call to act against climate change. Israel
Saudi Arabia to hold green forums in conjunction with COP27 Saudi Arabia will hold in November the second editions of the Middle East Green Initiative and Saudi Green Initiative summits in Sharm el-Sheikh, on the sidelines of the COP27, in what reflects the growing interest of regional countries to address the effects of climate change. Egypt
