Water conflicts in the Middle East region to watch in 2025

Water conflicts in the Middle East region to watch in 2025

Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and more frequent droughts amplify existing disputes. Water scarcity can fuel unrest, as seen in Iran’s Khuzestan protests, and can undermine fragile peace deals in post-conflict…
Saudi Arabia’s $650M bet on desalination

Saudi Arabia’s $650M bet on desalination

No Saudi water story is complete without NEOM, the high-profile giga-project selling a future of “100% renewable desalination,” circular brine chemistry, and hydrogen-powered industry. Ambition is welcome—Saudi needs moonshots to…
She turns Jordan’s onions and olives into fashion

She turns Jordan’s onions and olives into fashion

An architectural engineer by training, Al-Rashdan began experimenting with plant-based textiles in 2015. She learned to transform food waste—like beetroot skins, olive pulp, and onion peels—into biodegradable materials. Some are…
Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail with Greta Thunberg 

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail with Greta Thunberg 

The Global Sumud Flotilla, featuring Greta Thunberg and activists from over 40 countries, has set sail from Barcelona to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Backed by grassroots funding, the mission aims…
Would you eat a 100 year-old perpetual stew?

Would you eat a 100 year-old perpetual stew?

A perpetual stew or century-old master stock can be safely maintained for years with daily boiling, clean handling, and fresh additions. This sustainable cooking tradition reduces waste, deepens flavor, and…