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…

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Egypt plans to spend $16bn importing petroleum products in FY 2015/2016

EGAS issues second international bid for foreign companies in July

Doaa Farid

Armed forces to secure Suez Canal opening

President Al-Sisi briefed by Suez Canal Authority head on plan for East Port Said area

Adham Youssef

‘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

Daily News Egypt

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…

Amr adly

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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71 cases of government corruption in July: PFT

“Legislations remain too weak to face it or properly penalise it,” says expert

Amira El-Fekki