Investors bullish on Egypt pound in 2011: note
The Egyptian pound will probably turn positive in early 2011 as political uncertainty over the country's parliamentary elections becomes less of a concern to international investors, Emerging Markets Briefing said…
Luxor forum calls for end to human trafficking
By Dalia Rabie LUXOR: Business leaders, public figures, as well as the youth, were all identified as key contributors to the global fight against human trafficking during a two-day forum organized…
Ahly’s Ashour fit for Hodoud game
CAIRO: Ahly's holding midfielder Hossam Ashour is fit to play against Harras Hodoud in a postponed Egyptian Premier League match in Cairo on December 21. The Red Devils said on…
USA coach Bradley excited over Egypt game
CAIRO: USA coach Bob Bradley is excited over his team's match with Egypt, describing the Pharaohs as 'extremely talented and competitive'. Both teams face each other in Cairo in a…
Al-Hadari pleads for Zamalek release
CAIRO: Zamalek's want-out goalie Essam Al-Hadari urged his club to show leniency while negotiating with Merreikh over a possible summer deal for him. The Sudanese side announced on Monday they…
Egypt’s Coptic Christians fear state-sponsored Islamist tide
CAIRO: Egypt’s beleaguered Coptic Christians, who saw two from their community killed in clashes with police last week, fear growing discrimination despite the Islamist opposition having been wiped out in…
EU and Libya ‘cooperate’ to block African migrants, says Amnesty
LONDON: Amnesty International accused Libya and the European Union on Tuesday of cooperating to prevent migrants from Africa from reaching Europe. Amnesty alleged in a report that the EU was…
Iran says nuclear policy unchanged after FM sacked
TEHRAN: Iran said Tuesday its nuclear and foreign policies will not change after President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad abruptly fired Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and replaced him with the atomic chief. "Iran's…
Iraqi forces face key security test over Ashura
KARBALA: Iraqi forces will provide security for Ashura ceremonies this week in Karbala with no active support from US forces, in a key test of their capabilities ahead of an…
Palestinians want US guarantees before Israel talks
RAMALLAH: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas was on Tuesday hoping to secure a series of US guarantees before resuming peace talks with Israel as he met with Washington's Middle East envoy.…