A metal that can be converted into a fissile material for nuclear power is plentiful in the Arab world's most populous country. If science can harness its potential, Egypt has a valuable asset.

Could the installation of small modular reactors on floating barges or platforms to provide clean electricity and heat for remote regions be an answer to Africa's electricity problems?

The recent military flare-up begged questions on who would win in the event of a nuclear or conventional war. Here, Al Majalla compares their arsenals and respective journeys to become nuclear powers.

The revival of a long-shelved plan highlights Egypt's ambition for a secure, low-carbon source of power also capable of driving development and growth.

At the start of 2023, nine countries collectively possessed approximately 12,512 nuclear weapons.