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Egypt announced in 2014 ambitious plans to develop renewable energy. (File photo)

August 7th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Investors' high hopes clouded by Egypt’s solar power struggles

Developers who prequalified for solar and wind projects under attractive feed-in-tariff schemes say they face delays and currency risks.

Solar energy is one form of renewable energy that could bring millions to Egypt's economy. (Shutterstock)

July 25th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Tensions increase between Egypt, Italy over renewable energy projects

Iran says the nuclear program is for generating power and medical devices

July 23rd, 2013 - 05:37 GMT

Iraq signs deal to import Iranian gas for power

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April 16th, 2012 - 07:33 GMT

Iraq and UAE sign electricity contract

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June 7th, 2011 - 09:30 GMT

Qatari investments flowing to Jordan amid Syria turmoil

IRAQ, Baghdad : Iraq's Oil Minister Hussein al-Shahristanii, a key ally of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, announces during a press conference in Baghdad on June 25, 2010 that government officials would lose their electricity privileges as he took control of the power portfolio on a temporary basis, following the resignation of Karim Wahid, who as electricity minister had been the main target of protests over limited power supplies as temperatures across the country soared.

June 23rd, 2010 - 09:30 GMT

Maliki accepts electricity minister resignation amid growing public anger