Citadel unit has 13 pct of Sudan cement market
A unit of Cairo-based Citadel Capital secured 13 percent of Sudan's cement market by the end of October after opening a $253 million plant in August, the parent company said…
TMG third-quarter net profit slides
Egypt's biggest listed developer Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) posted a 34 percent slide in third-quarter net profit on Wednesday, the first results from the firm since a legal row over…
Al-Hadari accuses twins of ‘unimaginable’ foul language
By Omar AbdelAziz / Filgoal.com CAIRO: Essam Al-Hadari has reiterated his dismay with the treatment he received at Zamalek, stressing that the Hassan twins shower players with insults when they get…
Hull City to be sold to Egyptians
CAIRO: Egyptian brothers Assem and Ehab Allam have agreed to take control of English Championship side Hull City. The businessmen announced on Wednesday that the deal, which is set to…
Rights groups fear rigging in Egypt’s election
CAIRO: A coalition of 16 rights groups said Tuesday it expects Egypt's parliamentary election later this month to be rigged because of severe restrictions imposed by the authorities. …
Projects to improve air quality underway, says minister
CAIRO: Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Maged George discussed a report issued by his ministry detailing ongoing programs and projects to improve air quality in Egypt, at a cabinet…
On Islam offers Muslims, non-Muslims chance to go on ‘virtual hajj’
CAIRO: In the virtual world Second Life, users can engage in many different activities such as building virtual property, trading, traveling, and this year, going on hajj is no exception.…
Mass of NDP candidates in Egypt poll raises fear of violence
CAIRO: Egypt's ruling party will run about 800 candidates for only 508 seats in a parliamentary poll, raising fears of a repeat of the last election's violence as rivals within…
Warhol Coca Cola painting sells for $35 million
An Andy Warhol painting titled "Large Coca Cola" put the fizz into Sotheby's New York contemporary art auction Tuesday when it beat expectations and sold for $35.3 million. The black…
Gwyneth Paltrow talks ‘Country Strong’ at premiere
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow learned to play guitar and immersed herself in country music to pull off her latest role. At the world premiere of "Country Strong" on Monday night in…
