Infrastructure
Analyzing regional shifts, regulatory frameworks, and market performance to provide a comprehensive view of Infrastructure across the MENA region.
Fatima Al-Zahra
Infrastructure Analyst
MENA's Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Boom Hinges on Closing the PPP Skills
MENA economies need trillions of dollars in new infrastructure, yet business
MENA Infrastructure Investment: Geopolitical Chessboards and the New Power Dynamics
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region stands at the crossroads of global infrastructure shifts—driven by digitalisation, energy transition, and the rise of non-Western powers. A 2020 policy study by IAI and CIDOB (EuroMeSCo network) reveals how connectivity, militarisation, and blurred regional boundaries are reshaping infrastructure geopolitics. From the Strait of Hormuz to the Suez Canal, these chokepoints are becoming arenas for rivalry and cooperation. This article explores the hidden economic logic behind MENA infrastructure investments: the battle for supply chain control amid de-carbonisation, the strategic footprint of China, Russia, and India, and the potential for EU-led cooperative infrastructures. It offers a slow-analysis deep audit for investors and policymakers navigating this volatile landscape.
Beyond Oil: How MENA''s $665 Billion Smart City and Renewable Energy Bets
The MENA region is embarking on an unprecedented transformation, investing
Beyond Donor Aid: How Gulf State Leadership Is Reshaping Africa’s Clean Energy
While Africa faces a $133 billion annual clean energy finance gap and accounts
The Hidden Blueprint: How MENA Infrastructure Projects Are Reshaping Global
Despite the apparent unreadability of the source document, the topic of MENA
Deep Dive into MENA Infrastructure: Sector Specialisation and Strategic Investment
This article explores the strategic infrastructure investment landscape in