Egypt denies building iron wall on Gaza border, says report
CAIRO: According to local Al-Shorouk daily on Thursday. Egypt denied building an anti-smuggling underground iron wall on its border with the Gaza Strip. "Egypt is dealing with smuggling seriously and…
Students file lawsuit against Cairo University administration, reignite niqab debate
CAIRO: Students at Cairo University filed a lawsuit against the university administration for banning students wearing the niqab from taking their exams, unless they remove the face cover inside the…
Swine flu claims six lives in two days
CAIRO: Egypt's Ministry of Health announced six swine flu related deaths on Wednesday and Thursday, raising the death toll to 39, the ministry's spokesman Abdel Rahman Shahin said.On Thursday, the…
Ahly, Ismaili call for sportsmanship
CAIRO: Ahly and Ismaili chairmen called on fans to behave well in Saturday s Egyptian Premier League clash between the fierce rivals.League leaders and defending champions Ahly visit fourth-placed Ismaili,…
CAS hears FC Sion challenge to transfer ban
GENEVA: FC Sion appealed on Wednesday to overturn a transfer ban imposed by FIFA after goalkeeper Essam El Hadary broke his contract in Egypt to join the Swiss club.The Court…
Al-Badri bemoans missed chances
CAIRO: Ahly coach Hossam Al-Badri bemoaned his side s inability to convert their chances in the goalless draw with arch-rivals Zamalek in Tuesday s Cairo derby.Honors were even after both…
INTERVIEW: Australia seen as natural fit for Islamic finance
SYDNEY: Australia s wealth of natural resources and financial landscape provide a natural platform for Islamic finance, with potential to attract a new type of global investors, an official with…
Egypt digs at Gaza border amid report of smuggling barrier
RAFAH: Egyptian engineers were carrying out major excavation work at the Gaza border on Wednesday as an Israeli daily reported that an anti-smuggling barrier was under construction, an AFP reporter…
