MENA leaders to discuss clean energy in Dubai
Leaders from the Middle East and North African region (MENA) are meeting in Dubai, UAE today under auspices of GulfSol 2015, a three-day event focused upon solar technology and the energy-rich region's drive towards clean energy. Key themes include each countries' plans for renewable energy, with some interesting topics such as "Pushing the boundaries of solar innovation" exemplified by Solar Impulse 2 - a sun-powered aircraft the size of a Boeing 747, but only the weight of a car - which came close to flying around the world. 
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*Source: United Nations Report