{"id":710703,"date":"2026-06-16T03:28:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=710703"},"modified":"2026-06-16T03:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:28:36","slug":"morning-drive-grid-updates-ahead","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/podcast\/morning-drive-grid-updates-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning Drive: Grid updates ahead?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In today\u2019s episode:<\/strong> EU kicks in EUR mns for grid upgrade. Privatization picks up momentum. ALCN sells port operator stake.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. 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