A fifth consecutive winter of drought is putting the focus on sustainability across the Middle East as food and water security are increasingly a concern amid refugee crises. The prolonged drought could lead to new restrictions on water usage, driving up prices and driving agricultural changes across the region. The drought also comes at a time when the oil rich region, particularly Saudi Arabia, is looking at more renewable ways to meet its energy demands.
Drought Hits Farming
Saudi Arabia is facing water, food, and energy security concerns as a result of the drought, according to the kingdom’s General Authority ...
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