Climate Change Puts Gulf States’ Water, Coasts and Oil Economies at Risk
Gulf states face mounting climate risks to coastlines, water security and energy-dependent economies, even as renewable energy and carbon-market initiatives expand.
Sustainability
Sustainability
GCC ESG Regulations 2026: Country-by-Country Compliance Deadlines for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain
ESG disclosure rules across the Gulf have moved from guidance to enforceable deadlines between 2024 and 2026. Here’s what companies must prepare for
Lifestyle
Muharraq council proposes new electricity-subsidy method for joint families in Bahrain
The Muharraq Municipal Council has urged changes to how electricity subsidies are calculated for Bahraini households that share one property. The plan would
Lifestyle
Bahrain’s Best Souqs: The Markets in Manama and Beyond (Shopper’s Guide)
Souq-hopping in Bahrain is free to enter and offers a real snapshot of local life. Here’s where to go for classic Manama lanes,
Sustainability
Security Council Recognizes Expertise of Gulf Cooperation Council in First-Ever Presidential Statement, as Briefers Call for Broad Cooperation in Middle East
Police have charged a teenager with involvement in an armed robbery at a convenience store, following an incident that occurred during the night.
Sustainability
Bahrain Reinforces Balanced Energy and Climate Transition at Sustainability Forum Middle East
Rescue teams paused their ground search as nightfall approached, citing safety conditions. Investigators say crews will regroup and continue efforts when conditions improve.
Livestock
UN FAO: Global livestock antimicrobial use set to rise nearly 30% by 2040
A new UN FAO report warns that, under current trends driven by growing demand for animal source foods and continued production intensification, global
Livestock
FAO outlines country-led global partnership programme to combat transboundary animal diseases
A new four-year FAO programme aims to reduce the damage caused by transboundary animal diseases by shifting from donor-driven projects to a country-led,
Livestock
Weekly Brief: Lebanon–EU farm support, Ebola response in eastern DRC, and food-security initiatives across the Sahel
This weekly update highlights international efforts to protect food livelihoods—from an EU-backed programme in Lebanon to emergency scaling in eastern Democratic Republic of
Livestock
FAO to host Global Conference on Smart Farming focused on scalable precision livestock systems
FAO’s three-day Global Conference on Smart Farming will explore how to scale digital and practical solutions in agriculture, with emphasis on precision livestock