OCI JV wins $750 mln Doha airport contract
A joint venture of Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) has won a contract worth $750 million to expand Qatar's international airport, the firm said on Wednesday. BESIX Group,…
Egypt may scrap cement licenses on weak demand
Egypt's Industrial Development Authority said on Wednesday interest in bidding for two cement production licenses had been subdued ahead of this week's deadline and the permits could end up…
Familiar style for Brazil, Dutch at World Cup
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa: Advancing at all costs has been the guiding principle behind the progress of Brazil and Netherlands to the World Cup quarterfinals, regardless of tradition or public…
Ahly’s Palestinian keeper makes Sudanese move
CAIRO: Ramzi Saleh left Ahly by mutual consent and joined Sudanese giants Merreikh, the Palestinian keeper said on Wednesday. "I penned a two-year contract with Merreikh. I will earn LE…
Uruguay and Ghana chase last four dream
JOHANNESBURG, July 1, 2010 (AFP) - One-time football power Uruguay are on the verge of their first World Cup semi-final appearance in 40 years with African hope Ghana blocking their…
Tabarez takes Uruguay to biggest match in 40 years
KIMBERLEY, South Africa: Oscar Tabarez has instilled a sense of harmony in the Uruguay team and become precisely the kind of leader the players need to manage all the hype…
Salem to stay at Ismaili
CAIRO: Ismaili left Moatassem Salem with no option but to stay put after rejecting an offer from Ahly to sign him, the central defender said on Wednesday. The Egyptian international…
Ballack loss a blessing in disguise, says Matthaus
CAPE TOWN: The loss of Michael Ballack ahead of the World Cup has been a blessing in disguise for Germany, according to former captain Lothar Matthaus. Ballack was set to…
Al-Muhammadi set for Sunderland
CAIRO: Egypt full-back Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is set to complete a season-long loan move from ENPPI to Sunderland on Thursday. Agent Nader Shawki confirmed to FilGoal.com that the 22-year-old is expected…
Portugal coach Queiroz rules out quitting
LISBON: Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz said he would not quit the post despite returning empty-handed from the World Cup and amid signs that all was not well between him and…