Malaysia moving forward in matters of Islam and women
KUALA LUMPUR: In early July this year, the Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak announced that two women had been appointed judges in the country’s Syariah Courts. One of two…
Brotherhood founder’s son files lawsuit against TV series writer, producers
CAIRO: The Cairo Economic Court will on Tuesday look into a lawsuit filed by the son of Hassan El-Banna, founder of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), against the scriptwriter of “Al-Gama’a”…
Egypt 74 of 100 in world ranking for best countries to live in
CAIRO: Egypt is the 74th best country to live in, according to a recent ranking by an American news magazine. Finland, Switzerland, Sweden and Australia took the top fours spots;…
Hassan retracts Algeria decision
CAIRO: Ahly midfielder Ahmed Hassan retracted his earlier statement that he would never visit Algeria again following the unfortunate incidents that marred his side's clash against JS Kabylie. The Egypt…
Egypt only Arab country not invited to Algiers Book Fair
CAIRO: Algeria decides not to invite Egypt to the upcoming Algiers International Book Fair, raising tension levels between the two countries to a new level. According to Mohamed Saber Arab,…
Geddo eager to break ‘scoring duck’
CAIRO: Ahly forward Geddo is desperate to find the goal that breaks his duck with the Egyptian champions. Geddo has proven to be a goal machine with Egypt, boasting a…
Agent says Meteb dispute nears settlement
CAIRO: Emad Meteb's transfer dispute with Standard Liege will be resolved within 24 hours, the player's agent Nader Shawki said on Wednesday. The Egyptian striker has incurred the wrath of…
Russia’s grain ban showcases Egypt’s love of bread
CAIRO: Russia's temporary ban on grain exports is stirring both political and economic anxiety in Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer where half of the 80 million residents rely on…
Affordable housing market in MENA worth $125 mln
A.T. Kearney has estimated the affordable housing market in the MENA region to be worth as much as $125 million annually. In Saudi Arabia, it is thought there is an…
Egypt’s non-oil exports rise 20 pct y/y in Q2
Egypt's non-oil exports rose 20 percent to LE 29 billion ($5.1 billion) in the second quarter of 2010 compared to a year earlier, the trade ministry said on Thursday. Egypt's…
