Latest in Tag: Brazil Highlight
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World Cup 2014 – first knockout stage produces dramatic performances
The round of 16 has been played out and it did not disappoint, five out of eight ties went to extra time
World Cup boosts Iran’s image, highlights political sports battles
By James M. Dorsey It didn’t take long for it to emerge that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shared an understanding of football’s political utility with predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose conservative policies he hopes to reverse. Like Ahmadinejad, Rouhani, a cleric, is seeking to identify himself with the success of his country’s national football team, delivering …
World Cup 2014 – Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football; Daily News Egypt gives you a roundup of the best moments
Amazon expected to unveil 3D smartphone to court mobile shoppers
Analysts said Amazon has more opportunities outside the United States.
Time for Brazil
On Thursday, brace yourselves, because the football feast will start at the nation where football has been always at its best: Brazil.
Will Brazil win the World Cup?
By Dr César Chelala When Diego Maradona was asked in 1998 who would win that year’s football World Cup being played in France, he said: “Countries organise the World Cup to win it,” thus suggesting that France would be the winner. And it was. The same thing could be said for this year’s World Cup in Brazil. For most people, Brazil is …
Facebook to expand video ads to 7 countries outside US
Facebook said the performance of the initial group of video ads in the United States has been strong, but declined to elaborate.
Egyptian street kids play soccer in Brazil
About 230 street children from 19 countries are in Brazil to compete in the Street Child World Cup.
Hunt is on for new emerging tigers: MINT, PPICS and CIVETS
AFP – For more than 10 years the rise of big emerging markets has re-shaped the global economy but these are now slowing with maturity, and the hunt is on to identify which upstarts will be tomorrow’s tigers. The big five, which recently helped the world through financial crisis but are now experiencing marked growing …
BG Group targets job cuts to rein in costs
Reuters – Oil and gas producer BG Group has begun offering voluntary redundancy to staff at its British headquarters, the company said, as it seeks to reduce headcount and trim costs. BG Group has been hit by lower than expected production rates, having downgraded output forecasts several times over the past two years, and is …
Egypt’s exports to Brazil surge 9.8% in 2013
Brazilian imports from Arab countries grow by 2% last year, according to the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
A glimmer of hope: Five things Bradley needs for a ticket to Brazil
“The beauty of football is that David always has a chance of beating Goliath.”— Former England Captain Terry Butcher
Brazil to spend $55bn to defend sagging real
The Brazilian currency, which has been at its lowest level against the dollar in four years, closed at 2.35 to the greenback Friday, up 3.2% from Thursday’s close.
One killed as more than a million protest in Brazil
One protester was killed and an estimated 1.25 million people rallied nationwide demanding better public services
Brazil awakens in search of its rights
Much like Turkey’s recent protests, Brazil’s tariff hike is only poking at the surface of public unrest
Brazil sends top cops against ‘Tropical Spring’ demos
The National Force, a special federal police force called up in cases of social unrest, will be sent to five of the six cities where the Confederations Cup football tournament is being played
UEFA decision on Gibraltar opens prospects for Kurds
By James M. Dorsey A decision by European football body UEFA granting Gibraltar the right of membership potentially opens the door to Kurdistan to seek association with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in a move that would acknowledge demands for increased autonomy and the possible shifting of national borders in the Middle East as a …
Brazilian investors eyes Egypt’s market after Morsi’s visit
The president’s trip earlier this month was focused on finding economic opportunities and strengthening bilateral relations between Egypt and Brazil.
Presidential spokesperson: Morsi pledges for Egypt to join BRICS
Morsi is still keen on Egypt joining BRICS, according to the president’s spokesperson
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Morsi seeks closer trade ties with Brazil
Rousseff hailed her guest’s “historic” visit and the two leaders witnessed the signing of several technical cooperation accords
Op-ed review: Civilization and Brazil
One columnist refers to Sayyid Qutb’s writings to highlight how civilization will be destroyed and another comments on Brazil’s path to economic reform. Dr Murad Wahba Either civilisation or the Muslim Brotherhood Al Masry Al Youm Dr Murad Wahba addressed the writings of Sayyid Qutb, who was an Islamic theorist for the Muslim Brotherhood. Dr …
Tourism ministry streams videos of tourist sites
Move designed to counter ‘bad image’ created by isolated protests, says tourism minister
Morsi begins visit to Brazil
President Mohamed Morsi wants to learn from Brazil’s own revolution and social programmes, State Information Services says
Morsi to visit Brazil in May
Final trip in series of BRICS member states visits
Cairo University conference discusses economic challenges
‘No reasons to be pessimistic’ about the economy, says Ashraf Al-Araby
Arab-Brazilian trade jumps to $26bn in 2012
Brazil imports from the Arab world increased 11% from 2011
Morsi hopes Egypt will join BRICS bloc
President tells Indian media he hopes the BRICS would soon become the ‘E-BRICS’ once Egypt gets its economy back on track
Under pressure
Working at a newspaper is tough stuff. I’ve likened it somewhat to the songs on Nirvana’s Nevermind album. The day starts off quietly and melodiously as I saunter into the office, everything strumming along nicely at first, lulling you into a false sense of security: “Today should be an easy day,” I think to myself. …
ElBaradei: The constitution is our main struggle
Al-Dostour leader in Brazil to speak about Egyptian and regional issues