By Jeff Zhou Source: Technology Magazine Introduction The Middle East has long been a prominent force in the global oil market, controlling a sizable portion of the world’s proven oil reserves. However, President Trump’s recent four-day trip  to the Gulf signals a shift in focus from an oil-dependent economy to one increasingly driven by technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).  The implications of this shift are wide-ranging, as the US and China compete to ha

By Jeff Zhou Source: The Guardian Introduction The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the most water-scarce territory  in the world. Over 60% of its population lives in areas experiencing high water stress. Additionally, droughts and floods pose a major threat, as in 2021, rising temperatures led to desertification, impacting water supplies and food production processes. Over 12 million people were affected in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Iran.  With climate change ex

By Jeff Zhou Source: Architectural Digest Content Warning: The following article includes sensitive discussion of suicide and death,...