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The latest updates, insights, and stories from the MENA2050 community.

12 Jul 2024

Webinar: Facing the Challenge of Energy and Sustainability: Current Climate Tech Initiatives in the MENA Region

▶ Watch the full webinar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YmQLz26aWS-GsvGSkVRrCuGXKUHmIn1b/v...

4 Feb 2024

Addressing the Water Crisis in the MENA Region: Insights from The Young Leaders Academy

In June 2024, I had the privilege of representing MENA2050 as a speaker at The Young Leaders Su...

17 Dec 2024

Watch MENA2050 CEO Eli Bar-On interview by l'Observateur du Maroc et d'Afrique

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12 Mar 2025

Webinar - Morocco’s Middle East Diplomacy: Balancing Ties with Israel & Palestine

▶ Watch the full webinar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rQBEBRrvPsfzWdfcSGq8AL9v4GlRSRgt/vi...

5 Jan 2025

Integrating the EU and MENA Power Systems

Disclaimer : The opinions expressed in this note are those of the authors and they do not necessaril...

12 Mar 2025

Gaming: A Catalyst for Transformation in the MENA Region

The MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global gaming powerhouse, with the industry poised to revol...

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3 Apr 2025

Webinar - Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa: How Ideology Shapes Foreign Policy

▶ Watch the full webinar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m0zDCvj8uPjFGmO7dcs2GHals3FnXX6c/vi...

An energy and sustainability roadmap for the middle east

24 Jan 2025

Ariel Ezrahi, Head of the MENA2050 Energy Transition Committee, Publishes an Article on Energy and Sustainability in the MENA Region

Ariel Ezrahi, Head of the MENA2050 Energy Transition Committee, has written an insightful and though...

10 Apr 2025

Strategic AI Diplomacy: How Sheikh Tahnoon’s Washington Visit Signals a UAE-US Tech Alliance and Eases Tariff Pressures

In the shifting landscape of global power, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Washington ...

11 Apr 2025

New Paper on the Future of The India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

As global dynamics continue to evolve, the concept of “reglobalization” is reshaping conversations a...

13 Apr 2025

Sovereignty Vacuums and the Revival of International Trusteeship: Toward a GlobalMechanism for Managing Chronic State Failure

As the crises of failed states intensify and cross-border threats proliferate, the notion of interna...

19 Apr 2025

Webinar - The Abraham Accords: National Security, Regional Order, and Popular Representation

MENA2050 recently held a thought-provoking webinar featuring Dr. Banafsheh Keynoush , A contributor...

21 May 2025

Eli Bar-On, CEO of MENA2050, Represents MENA2050 at the 2025 Lennart Meri Conference

From May 16–18, Eli Bar-On , CEO of MENA2050, participated in the 18th Lennart Meri Conference (L...

31 May 2025

France and MENA2050: Shared Visions for Regional Cooperation

As part of our ongoing effort to deepen dialogue and cooperation between Europe and the MENA region,...

31 May 2025

MENA2050 Gathering at Château d’Ermenonville in France: Advancing Regional Solutions for Food and Water Security

On a beautiful weekend in May, MENA2050 convened a select group of some of its members from across t...

31 May 2025

Unlocking the Untapped Power of Heritage Tourism in the MENA Region

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region holds a rare and extraordinary position in the global...

6 Jul 2025

Maritime Security in the MENA Region: Lessons from the Malacca Straits Patrol

Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction 1. Background on the Malacca Straits ...

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7 Jul 2025

A vision for lasting peace within a generation

This article was originally published by Jewish News UK on July 7, 2025. Jewish News sits down wit...

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30 Jul 2025

MENA2050 Featured on the Z3 Podcast: A New Vision for the Region

We are excited to share that Eli Bar-On , CEO of MENA2050, and Wydiane Djaidi, a distinguished me...

15 Aug 2025

Executive report: Water, Food Security and Regional Cooperation A MENA2050 Collaborative Roundtable Conference

We are pleased to share the report summary of the Ermenonville Collaborative Gathering held on Ma...