[MENA to add 50GW of utility-scale solar by 2030] The MENA country plans to add 49.5GW of installed utility-scale solar capacity by 2030. With more than 30GW of development or construction projects announced between Oman, Morocco and Kuwait, these jurisdictions will lead the region in utility-scale solar PV this decade. All announced solar and wind projects will add more than five times the current renewable energy capacity in the MENA region, with utility-scale solar capacity currently standing at 7.4GW. In addition, Oman also plans to build a 12.5GW solar photovoltaic project, which will be operational by 2038. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.03.22 16:58
• [Doha under Iranian missile threat: Google and emergency evacuation of university town]
• On the early morning of March 14, 2026 local time, the tranquility of Doha was disrupted. Due to Iran's announcement of a missile attack on the US military base in Udad, the Qatari Ministry of Interior has urgently evacuated parts of the city center's Mushleb district and Education City. Involving government office buildings, Google offices, and multiple American university campuses. The official only stated that it was a temporary preventive measure and did not disclose specific risks, causing a sudden increase in tension in the capital.Editor/Cheng Liting

• 2026.03.22 16:53
• [The Zhuzhao high-speed railway has fully entered the construction of ballastless tracks]
• On March 18, 2026, the first piece of ballastless track project for the Jiangji section of the Zhuzhao high-speed railway passed the expert group's evaluation and acceptance in Mingcheng Town, Gaoming District, Foshan City. The acceptance project is located at the Mingcheng Extra Large Bridge on the 7th section of the Zhuzhao High speed Railway Jiangji Section, with a total length of 2596.9 meters. It is one of the key control node projects of the Zhuzhao High speed Railway Jiangji Section. Editor/Cheng Liting