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Middle East Renewable Energy Investments Boom
Oil-rich Gulf states accelerate clean energy investments as economic diversification strategies take shape.
Fatima Al-Rashid
February 15, 2026
5 min read
Gulf Cooperation Council countries have collectively announced over $200 billion in renewable energy investments over the next five years, marking a significant strategic shift for the oil-rich region.
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