Don’t confess sins over the phone, says Egypt’s Coptic pope
CAIRO: The head of Egypt's Coptic church has urged his congregation to refrain from confessing their sins over the phone, which could be tapped by the security services, a newspaper…
Yasser rejects Zamalek pledge
CAIRO: Qatar forward Hussein Yasser has turned down an improved contract from Zamalek to extend his stay with the Cairo club. Yasser, who is set for a contract improvement, is…
Al-Muhammadi name changed upon his request
CAIRO: Sunderland's new signing Ahmed Al-Muhammadi requested to change his name to 'Elmohamady' on his jersy, the Black Cats said on Monday. The 22-year-old has been referred to by the…
Treatment of African migrants in Sinai angers Bedouin activists
CAIRO: The death of seven African migrants at the hands of smugglers and police in Sinai last Friday has angered Bedouin activists who have called for better protection for them…
Mido could join Ajax for free
CAIRO: Mido could be earning no salary with Ajax if his impending move to the Amsterdam club was completed. "If he comes, it will cost us nothing. And people ask…
Ahly boss blames Kabylie fans, referee for loss
CAIRO: Ahly coach Hossam Al-Badri blamed his side's 1-0 loss at JS Kabylie on the home fans' misconduct and the referee who officiated Sunday's Champions League clash. "The pressure we…
ITFC funding $1.253 bln in trade operations
CAIRO: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, said that it financed 36 trade operations at a total value of $1.253 billion…
No decision yet about Brotherhood’s stance on PA polls, says MP
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) will call a meeting within a few days to make a final decision on whether the group will participate in the upcoming People’s Assembly (PA)…
Egyptian minister calls on Muslim tourists to flood Jerusalem
Egyptian Minister of Religious Endowments Mahmoud Hamdi Zaqzouq called on Muslims worldwide to visit Jerusalem and assert its Islamic identity. In an interview with the Arab daily A-Sharq Al-Awsat, Zaqzouq…
Investing in SMEs
The upcoming Euromoney Conference will, under the overall theme of investment competitiveness, focus on four areas of opportunity in Egypt: institutional investor development, infrastructure, renewable energy as well as small…