Ahly complete Ekrami signing
CAIRO: Ahly have completed the signing of Gouna goalkeeper Sherif Ekrami for LE 2.25 million, the Egyptian champions said on Thursday. Ekrami has now become an Ahly player, the club…
No Egypt problem for Zidan
CAIRO: Egypt assistant coach Shawki Gharib refuted reports indicating that Mohamed Zidan considers skipping next month s African Cup of Nations in Angola.The Borussia Dortmund striker was quoted by Egyptian…
Shehata choices prove Zamalek progress, says Hassan
CAIRO: The call-up of seven Zamalek players to Egypt s squad for the African Cup of Nations demonstrated that the Cairo club are making significant progress, coach Hossam Hassan said…
Bethlehem rocks Christmas in the shadow of a wall
Live rock music mingled with traditional carols in Manger Square on Christmas Eve Thursday, bringing some rare festive spirit to Bethlehem, Jesus traditional birthplace.The celebrations, together with resurgence in tourism,…
News in brief
PHDC to finalize Maccor s acquisition in January 2010Palm Hills Development (PHDC) is expected to officially finalize the acquisition of Maccor by January 2010 according to Ihab Swellem, PHDC s…
Kuwait MPs give initial approval to debt relief plan
KUWAIT CITY: Parliament in the oil-rich Gulf state of Kuwait gave its initial approval on Thursday to a bill that requires the government to buy some $21.6 billion of loans…
Egypt refusing permission for Gaza convoy to dock in Nuweiba
CAIRO: Egypt has continued to refuse permission for the Gaza aid convoy headed by British MP George Galloway to dock in the port of Nuweiba, insisting that it must head…
