Op-Ed | The Path to Stability and Shared Prosperity: How Food and Water Security Can Transform Regional Cooperation in Middle East and North Africa
Co-authored by: Dr. Lee Recht, Dr. Hosni Ghedira, Dr. Hakima El Haité Article originally published by Food Tank. In the parched plains of Morocco and the drying valleys of Jordan, farmers are already living the future of climate change. Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), fifteen of the world’s twenty most water-stressed nations […]
Mr. Eli Bar-On, CEO of MENA2050, Interviewed by Maroc Newspaper
We are pleased to share that Mr. Eli Bar-On, CEO of MENA2050, was recently interviewed by Mr. Zakariya Bellahrach for Maroc Newspaper. Morocco’s long tradition of coexistence, its forward-looking diplomacy, and the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI continue to position the Kingdom as a pillar of stability and a catalyst for cooperation across the region. At […]
Eli Bar-On, CEO of MENA2050, appointed as a Knight of Parte Guelfa, the historic Order of the House of Medici in Florence
We are proud to announce that Eli Bar-On, co-founder and CEO of MENA2050, has been officially appointed as a Knight of Parte Guelfa, the historic and prestigious Order of the House of Medici, whose lineage dates back to the 13th century in Florence. This exceptional honor recognizes Eli’s dedication to building and leading MENA2050. The […]
OPINION: Sowing regional seeds of hope
Authors: Eli Bar-On, Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi, Ghanem Nuseibeh This article was originally published by the Jewish News UK on October 9th, 2025. In May, at the historic Château d’Ermenonville outside Paris, something remarkable happened. Dozens of leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa – Israelis, Palestinians, Moroccans, Egyptians, Bahrainis, Jordanians and many others […]
The Middle East Network – LibMod September 15-16, 2025; Berlin, Germany
On September 15–16, 2025, the Middle East Network, organized by LibMod – Zentrum Liberale Moderne, successfully concluded its fifth (third in person) plenary meeting in Berlin. MENA2050 supported this initiative, which has for the past year brought together Israelis, Palestinians, and regional representatives committed to seeking a path beyond conflict and toward peace. Addressing Gaza: Humanitarian Urgency and Political Futures The […]
The 5th Europe – Middle East Forum September 7-9, 2025; Abu Dhabi, UAE
MENA2050, the Emirates Policy Center (EPC), the European Leadership Network , the Abraham Accords Institute — with the financial support of the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media — convened the 5th Europe–Middle East Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This high-level gathering brought together dozens of senior policymakers, diplomats, and experts from across Europe, the Middle East, the United States, […]
EuroMENA2050 : A New Chapter for Regional Cooperation
It is with pride and excitement that we announce the launch of EuroMENA2050, a legal entity established in Brussels to reinforce MENA2050’s mission of fostering cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development across the region. By being formally registered in an EU member state, MENA2050 gains the ability to access European funding mechanisms, tap into vital support programmes, and secure the […]
Executive report: Water, Food Security and Regional Cooperation A MENA2050 Collaborative Roundtable Conference
We are pleased to share the report summary of the Ermenonville Collaborative Gathering held on May 23rd-26th, 2025, focused on Water, Food Security, and Regional Cooperation. The meeting took place at the historic Château d’Ermenonville in France, where members from across the MENA region gathered to explore and deepen cooperation on these pressing challenges (https://mena2050.org/mena2050-gathering-at-chateau-dermenonville-in-france-advancing-regional-solutions-for-food-and-water-security/) […]
MENA2050 Featured on the Z3 Podcast: A New Vision for the Region
We are excited to share that Eli Bar-On, CEO of MENA2050, and Wydiane Djaidi, a distinguished member of our network, were featured in a recent episode of the Z3 Podcast, operating from the Silicon Valley in California. In this powerful conversation, they explore MENA2050’s bold vision for the future of the Middle East and North […]
A vision for lasting peace within a generation
This article was originally published by Jewish News UK on July 7, 2025. Jewish News sits down with Eli Bar-On, head of MENA2050, to discuss his organisation’s hopes for the future of the Middle East and north Africa. There are two diametrically opposed ways of looking at the future of the Middle East. In one, […]