Here’s what we’re tracking today
Thursday, 20 2025
Good morning.
In today’s packed issue is good news for those banging the localization drum as yet another Chinese automaker eyes starting local production, offshore energy acquisitions, big-ticket investments, and more. Space is at a premium, so let’s jump right in.

Today at a glance
Investment Watch
M&A Watch
Investment Watch
Solar and waste management updates from Saudi Arabia + Egypt
Stories on our radar this morning from around the region
Newsmakers
Manara’s stake acquisition in Reko Diq mining project gets Pakistani cabinet approval
The acquisition will reportedly value the stake at USD 540 mn
My morning routine
Sembcorp’s Manah 2 solar project is set to launch early
The project is set to begin operations over four months early with an installed peak capacity of 588…
Legislation & Regulation
TODAY: Tunisia ramps up its solar energy developments + Manah 2 is set to go live early
What we’re tracking this morning regionally and around the world
Startup Watch
Mongolia and Orano ink USD 1.47 bn uranium agreement
The project will begin its preparatory phase in 2024 and is expected to start…
Green manufacturing and debt updates from Egypt + Saudi
Stories on our radar this morning from around the region
Industries
EGA secures a green loan for Spectro acquisition
EGA had finalized the acquisition of an 80% in September
Thursday, 20 2025
Good evening.
In today’s packed issue is good news for those banging the localization drum as yet another Chinese automaker eyes starting local production, offshore energy acquisitions, big-ticket investments, and more. Space is at a premium, so let’s jump right in.

Today at a glance
Thursday, 20 2025
ICYMI
In today’s packed issue is good news for those banging the localization drum as yet another Chinese automaker eyes starting local production, offshore energy acquisitions, big-ticket investments, and more. Space is at a premium, so let’s jump right in.
