Year: 2015

On nationalism, dry drilling, and patriotic promotion: How the Suez Canal opening was presented to the masses

Describing the drilling of the new canal as “legendary,” state media outlets…

Adham Youssef

‘State of Sinai’ militants threaten to kill Croatian hostage

Militant extremist group "State of Sinai" threatened to kill Croatian hostage Tomislav Salopek,…

Adham Youssef

Munich Re ups profit guidance on healthy quarter

Germany's Munich Re has reported a marked rise in second-quarter profit. The…

Deutsche Welle

Ecologists concerned over Suez expansion impacts

In Egypt, dignitaries and regular citizens are celebrating the lavish inauguration of…

Deutsche Welle

The 41,000 pillars of the New Suez Canal

Thousands of workers lived in desert conditions for months, with little reward…

Amira El-Fekki

Strong US business boosts Deutsche Telekom’s profits

The Telekom's sales have seen healthy growth in the second quarter, boosted…

Deutsche Welle

Bayern Munich win Audi Cup friendly

Bayern Munich have claimed their third Audi Cup in four attempts, defeating…

Deutsche Welle

Reflections of history on the Suez Canal

"The tour boat passes a mosaic depicting the glorious triumph of the…

Emir Nader

UAE banks seek to be largest financer of Suez Canal projects

Emirates NBD is prepared with local and foreign liquidity to engage in…

Hossam Mounir