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Solar power set for expansion in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

Solar power in the Gulf.

China’s role aids Egypt’s army more than the economy

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EGYPT/CHINA

China’s ability and willingness to build and finance mammoth initiatives of questionable national value has made it a convenient partner for President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi.

China’s economic influence on Egypt grows

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EGYPT

The deal underscores the strength of bilateral relations. China is vital to Egypt's infrastructure-led development model, particularly around the Suez Canal zone. Beijing has…

Jordanian teachers’ strike success may embolden others

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JORDAN

The government has been attempting to implement reforms aimed at addressing the country’s soaring public debt but has faced popular resistance. Most recently, strike action by the…

Egypt’s new roads offer private sector limited gains

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EGYPT

Major investments in Egypt's roads

Iran will acquire more Russian weaponry

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IRAN

Sources close to the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said a photograph purporting to show one in the skies above Tehran had been faked. Iran has supplied unmanned aerial…

Jordan’s latest economic plan sets ambitious targets

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JORDAN

The plan set outs ambitious targets that aim to invigorate the economy over the coming decade. The total investment required is projected at JOD41.4bn (USD57.6bn), of which more…

Saudi Arabia will manage construction capacity

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SAUDI ARABIA

The move aims to strengthen the construction sector’s capacity to deliver building and infrastructure projects under the country’s economic modernisation plan, Vision 2030. This…

Egypt’s green hydrogen plans are over-ambitious

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EGYPT

Plentiful sun, wind and unused land, and a location close to prospective European importers afford the country huge competitive advantages. Obstacles include weak project…

New power stations may boost Egyptian energy exports

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EGYPT

Egypt’s electricity sector.