[MENA to add 50GW of utility-scale solar by 2030] The MENA country plans to add 49.5GW of installed utility-scale solar capacity by 2030. With more than 30GW of development or construction projects announced between Oman, Morocco and Kuwait, these jurisdictions will lead the region in utility-scale solar PV this decade. All announced solar and wind projects will add more than five times the current renewable energy capacity in the MENA region, with utility-scale solar capacity currently standing at 7.4GW. In addition, Oman also plans to build a 12.5GW solar photovoltaic project, which will be operational by 2038. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.08.17 17:20
• [Zero tariff dividend released, Nigeria's exports to China increase significantly]
• China has implemented 100% zero tariffs on 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, which has led to a significant increase in Nigeria's exports to China. In the first half of 2026, the bilateral trade volume between China and Nigeria reached 18 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 35%. China imported 2.3 billion US dollars from Nigeria, a significant increase of 80% year-on-year. Nepal hopes to take advantage of policy opportunities to promote export diversification, develop industries such as agricultural product processing, and fill gaps in infrastructure and certification. China will assist Nigeria in upgrading its industries through investment, technology transfer, exhibition platforms, and other means, and transform trade dividends into driving forces for industrial development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

• 2026.08.17 17:17
• [China builds two 82000 ton bulk carriers to deliver to Egypt]
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