Gamescom: Gaming industry surging ahead
The German city of Cologne is all set to host Gamescom, the biggest computer and video game event in the world. DW takes a look at the worldwide digital games…
Egypt plans to spend $16bn importing petroleum products in FY 2015/2016
EGAS issues second international bid for foreign companies in July
Armed forces to secure Suez Canal opening
President Al-Sisi briefed by Suez Canal Authority head on plan for East Port Said area
‘World of a Woman Conference’ to be hosted in Cairo late October
The convention will witness the attendance of delegates from over 40 global women institutions and over 650 influential figures
What can the US do for Egypt?
US Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to visit Egypt on Sunday. This comes as part of broader American diplomatic efforts to coordinate the fight against terrorism in the…
Report: US to defend Syrian rebels from Assad with air power
US President Barack Obama has decided to allow airstrikes in Syria to defend US-backed rebels, claims a Wall Street Journal report. The move could bring the US military into direct…
Greek stocks tumble after five-week shutdown
Athens-listed stocks have fallen sharply in early trading after a five-week market closure as part of capital controls in the indebted eurozone nation. There was uncertainty over when more bailout…
Commerzbank triples profits in second quarter
Germany's Commerzbank has reported strong second-quarter earnings as the lender has been able to strengthen its retail banking segment. Executives spoke of a successful turnaround after years of deep trouble.…
German carmakers to buy HERE maps from Nokia
Three rival German automakers are buying Nokia's digital maps division, HERE, a frontrunner in high-precision cartography. The maps are especially useful in the development of autonomous driving systems. German car…
71 cases of government corruption in July: PFT
“Legislations remain too weak to face it or properly penalise it,” says expert