FIFA warn Egypt, Algeria ahead of clash
CAIRO: World governing body FIFA have warned Egypt and Algeria of any unfortunate incidents which could mar this week s decisive World Cup qualifier at Cairo International Stadium.With rivalry reaching…
10-day Eid break for schools and universities, says PM
CAIRO: Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif extended the four-day Eid El-Adha vacation to 10 days for all schools and universities as a preventive measure against the global swine flu pandemic.The…
ElBaradie comments on presidential candidacy split opposition
CAIRO: The comments made by outgoing IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradie regarding his willingness to run in the 2011 presidential elections has split opinion amongst opposition groups.ElBaradie, who is due to…
US urges Egypt to reverse ban on dissident's travel
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday urged Egypt to reverse its ban on political dissident Ayman Nour s plans to travel to the United States.The government is disappointed by the…
Egypt's first envoy to Iraq since 2005 arrives in Baghdad
CAIRO: Egypt s new ambassador to Iraq has arrived in Baghdad, a diplomatic source said on Saturday of Cairo s first diplomatic representative in the country since its charge d…
'Made in China' now made in Egypt
PORT SAID: With cheap labor, investment incentives and unrestricted exports, one Chinese textile group has turned to Egypt as an ideal location to produce its ready-made garments, beating stiff competition…
Premier says China interested in Africa's development
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged to give African countries $10 billion in concessional loans and cancel their debts to increase China's role in the continent.At the third triennial…
China's energy interest in Africa 'legitimate,' says Rachid
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Egypt is not concerned about a possible threat to the local market posed by cheap Chinese goods, the country's trade minister said, stressing the importance of the free…
Egypt index up on merger, US
CAIRO: Egypt's benchmark index gained two percent after Pioneers Holding said it will buy out investment bank Beltone Financial and boosted by gains late last week in international markets. Pioneers…
