( CNN ) -- IN FOCUS : Jordan 's nuclear ambitions . Many of the region 's Arab countries have laid out plans for nuclear energy , including Saudi Arabia , Qatar , and Kuwait . But since Fukushima they are re-thinking their strategies . One country that is sticking with its nuclear energy project is Jordan . This week MME takes a look at why Jordan is going down the nuclear route . FACETIME : King Abdullah , Jordan . Aside from energy issues , the Kingdom of Jordan has taken drastic measures to address issues of unemployment , corruption and poverty . In an exclusive Interview , MME sits down with Jordan 's King Abdullah to talk about the Arab Spring and the challenges that lie ahead . Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times ( all GMT ) : . Fridays : 0945 , 1745 , . Saturdays : 0715 , . Sundays : 0615 , 1745 .
Prior to Fukushima , many Arab countries in the region held plans for nuclear energy . MME looks at why Jordan remains on the nucleur route . The Middle East is a major supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe.