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\u201cThe largest water desalination plant in Africa\u201d is set to open in December in Hurghada, Red Sea Governor Ahmed Abdalla said yesterday, according to Youm7<\/a>. The government hasrecently been considering<\/a> opening up desalination to the private sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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