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In today\u2019s episode:<\/strong> Taqa takes Wataneya stake. AD Ports ups offer. NBE buys into education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning Drive is your daily download of the essential headlines shaping Egypt. From business policy and finance to the latest in tech, all in under 10 minutes. Hosted by \u2018Synthetic Salma\u2019 \u2014 an AI-powered version of our own Executive Editor Salma El-Saeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taqa Arabia will operate 172 Wataneya stations through a new vehicle called Quick Fuel, ahead of an EGX listing. 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