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Gov\u2019t investment in Sinai shows \u201cgenuine intent\u201d for development plans despite security threats:<\/b> The government\u2019s plan to invest EGP 5.23 bn this year in developing Sinai is facing \u201cchallenges\u201d due to the security situation in the peninsula, according to Al-Monitor<\/a>. Sinai locals tell the outlet that development work is already underway there, but security conditions \u201cremain an obstacle.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gov\u2019t investment in Sinai shows \u201cgenuine intent\u201d for development plans despite security threats: The government\u2019s plan to invest EGP 5.23 bn this year in developing Sinai is facing \u201cchallenges\u201d due to the security situation in the peninsula, according to Al-Monitor. 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