Egypt to inaugurate major wind farm project to produce electricity

Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said it will inaugurate one of the largest wind power farms in the world. (File photo: Reuters)
Updated 25 June 2018
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Egypt to inaugurate major wind farm project to produce electricity

CAIRO: Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said it will inaugurate one of the largest wind power farms in the world.
The step, reported by the state-run Al-Ahram newspaper, is part of Egypt’s efforts to increase electricity production by using renewable sources.
The farm, located in the Gabal El-Zeit area, in Egypt’s Red Sea governorate, will have an overall capacity of 580 megawatts (MW).
The farm consists of three projects with a total of 300 wind turbines.
The project was launched in 2015 and has cost 12 billion Egyptian pounds (approximately $625 million).


Stc Group issues US dollar-denominated sukuk with a total value of $2bn

Updated 09 January 2026
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Stc Group issues US dollar-denominated sukuk with a total value of $2bn

RIYADH: Stc Group has issued US dollar-denominated sukuk with a total value of $2 billion across two tranches.

The group clarified that the issuance included the offering of $750 million in sukuk with a 5-year maturity at a yield of US Treasury plus 75 basis points, and an issuance of $1.250 billion with a 10-year maturity at a yield of UST plus 90 basis points, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

It noted that the total order book exceeded $8 billion across both tranches, with a coverage rate exceeding 4 times, and participation from over 300 investors in the subscription.

The issuance garnered strong demand from a broad and diverse base of international investors, reflecting solid confidence in the robustness and efficiency of stc Group’s business model and strategy. 

This strategy is aimed at strengthening its digital leadership, seizing infrastructure opportunities, enabling massive projects, and contributing to the realization of Vision 2030 objectives, with a focus on achieving sustainable growth based on operational efficiency and maximizing shareholder value.

This issuance enhances stc Group’s access to international capital markets and solidifies investor confidence in the strength of its credit position. 

It also supports its strategic role in accelerating the pace of digital transformation in the Kingdom and building a thriving digital economy.