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Gaza’s destroyed sewage system linked to ‘rare’ algae bloom shutting Israeli desalination plants

Gaza’s destroyed sewage system linked to ‘rare’ algae bloom shutting Israeli desalination plants Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 09/05/2026 - 14:28 Five of Israel’s six water plants shut as scientists…

  • Untreated Gaza sewage may have caused massive algae bloom.
  • Algae bloom shuts down 5 of Israel's 6 major desalination plants.
  • Desalination crucial for Israel's water supply from Mediterranean.

Tech

With Starlink, UAE emerges as hub for satellite connectivity

The UAE market is gaining significant commercial and strategic importance for Starlink following its receipt of a General Space Services Licence from the Telecommunications and Digital Government…

  • UAE grants Starlink 10-year General Space Services Licence.
  • Licence enables Starlink to offer broadband satellite internet services.
  • Starlink gains access to aviation, maritime sectors in UAE.

Finance & Markets

Green Bonds Hit Record High Despite Persistent Challenges

Green bonds account for a tiny proportion of the global bond market but have significant growth potential as consumers become increasingly concerned about environmental issues, such as climate change.

  • Green bonds reached $575 billion in 2023, a record high.
  • Growing investor interest due to climate change concerns.
  • Only 3% of global bond market, facing regulatory and cost challenges.

Tech

Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown

While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.

  • Oura Corporation files to go public on September 3, 2025
  • Competitors launching smart rings: Circular, RingConn, Ultrahuman
  • Samsung Galaxy Ring and Dreame ring entering market with smartphone-like features
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