Ismaili, Zamalek close to defender swap
CAIRO: Ismaili are on their way to trade center-half Moatassem Salem with Zamalek sweeper Hani Saied in a part-exchange deal. Salem handed in a transfer request recently, claiming he needs…
Aboul-Saoud completes Ahly move
CAIRO: Highly-rated goalkeeper Mahmoud Aboul-Saoud has joined Ahly from Mansoura, the second-division side's chairman said. "Aboul-Saoud has signed a five-year contract with Ahly," Mansoura chairman Ibrahim Megahed said. The deal…
Egypt ups infrastructure investments with maritime projects
* Egypt announced several maritime projects, increasing infrastructure investments as part of its economic stimulus plans. # @ CAIRO: Minister of Investment Mahmoud Mohieldin announced the inauguration…
China hunts for resources in North Africa
CAIRO: The first country in North Africa to establish diplomatic ties and cooperative relations with China is today also the state with the deepest ties in the region…
NGO offers moral support to cancer patients, survivors
CAIRO: Nashwa Abdallah is being treated for cancer. However, she said the disease is nothing to be scared of since medical advancement and treatment is available. The most important component…
Court rules to nullify Talaat Moustafa land deal
CAIRO: An Egyptian court ruled on Tuesday to nullify the sale of government land to Talaat Moustafa Group, Egypt's biggest listed developer, for its mixed-use Medinaty project on the outskirts…
Hip hop connects: A fresh take on dialogue
In the hazy heat of a Cairo summer night, the rumbling of Egyptian hip hop band Y-crew taking the stage rouses the crowd gathered riverside at Sawy Culture Wheel last…
Shootout at Al-Oja border crossing road leads to its closure
CAIRO: A shootout on the road leading to Al-Oja crossing in Sinai on Monday between security forces and armed Bedouins caused injuries to at least two passersby. After security forces…
No action taken against 'shoot'em MP' yet, says ANHRI
CAIRO: No legal action has yet been taken against MP Nashaat El-Qassass who called for shooting protesters about two months ago, Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) director Gamal…
Platform responsible for Red Sea oil spill to be revealed Tuesday
CAIRO: Oil fingerprints from the platform responsible for the recent oil spill on the Red Sea coast of Hurghada will be revealed Tuesday morning to identify the responsible entity. “We…