Data Centers & AI Resource Strain: A UN University report warns AI could double data-centre power use by 2030 (to 945 TWh), while water demand could reach 9.3 trillion litres and emissions rise sharply—fueling land pressure and more e-waste. Heat Risk & Public Health: An NPR analysis finds more than one-third of World Cup matches face dangerous heat and humidity, raising overheating and collapse concerns for players, officials, and fans. Saudi Urban Development: Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction won awards for Hindawiya West and South sites near Masar Destination, launching a 2026–2030 strategy to expand into a multi-destination urban platform across Makkah, Jeddah, and Madinah. Sustainable Infrastructure Push: AECOM calls for “responsible progress” ahead of World Environment Day 2026, urging Middle East infrastructure to balance speed and scale with environmental stewardship and long-term social value. Industrial Tech & Efficiency: Rockwell Automation says Middle East manufacturers are scaling digital transformation fast, with AI and industrial tech investment rising as firms aim to improve operations and resilience. Aramco Project Support: McDermott was selected by Aramco for a long-term project management consultancy agreement covering engineering and front-end development, including low-carbon projects across Saudi Arabia.