Sandstorms threaten to wreak havoc on a region that's vital to the global economy, and experts warn that the phenomeon is only expected to get worse.
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Washington, DC The skies from Dubai to as far away as Syria turned an apocalyptic orange as dust and sand whirled through the air this month. Thousands of people in the Middle East flooded hospitals, unable to breathe properly. In Syria, medical units stockpiled canisters of oxygen. Businesses and schools were shut in Baghdad, while Tehran suspended flights and Kuwait halted maritime traffic. Sandstorms know no borders.
— Connect the World May 24, 2022 Experts are warning that the phenomenon is only getting worse. It's driven partly by climate change that's making the region's landscapes hotter and drier, and warping weather patterns to create more intense storms. Home to three strategic waterways and almost half the world's known oil reserves, the Middle East is crucial to global trade and energy supply.
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