Cities across the Middle East are investing in water, transport and clean energy, aiming to make fast-growing urban areas more liveable in a hotter, drier climate. Projects include new public transport lines, better water recycling and solar power for homes and businesses.
City planners say the challenge is to grow without straining resources. They point to a mix of old and new ideas: shaded public spaces, efficient buildings, and neighbourhoods where daily needs are close by, reducing long car journeys.
Residents and businesses have welcomed the focus on practical services, but say success will depend on delivery, maintenance and fair access. A project that works well in one district, they say, should not leave others behind.
Key Points
- Middle East cities are investing in water, transport and clean energy.
- Projects include public transport, water recycling and solar power.
- Planners aim to grow without straining resources.
- Residents stress delivery, maintenance and fair access.
Source: World Pulse Wire desk reporting. Time: 3 November 2026, Asia/Kuala Lumpur.