Cairo Governor suspends two classes due to H1N1
CAIRO: Cairo Governor Abdel-Azim Wazir suspended two classes in differnet schools this week after two H1N1 cases were reported in each, according to a statement.Both classes will be suspended for…
Youngster Talaat out of Ahli squad
CAIRO: Youngster Mohamed Talaat was left out of Ahly s squad for Monday s Egyptian Premier League match at home to ENPPI after failing to put in a fine display…
Keeper Al-Sayed tipped for Egypt call-up
CAIRO: Zamalek goalkeeper Abdel-Wahed Al-Sayed might be part of Egypt s roster for the crucial World Cup qualifier at home to Algeria, goalkeeping coach Ahmed Soliman said on Sunday.Al-Sayed pulled…
Damon to referee Egypt-Algeria clash
CAIRO: South African referee Jerome Damon will officiate at Egypt s crucial World Cup qualifier at home with Algeria next month, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Sunday. (World…
Dubai auction sets highest guide price for Arab artist
DUBAI: Auction house Christie s has set the highest ever guide price for a work by an Arab artist by putting a value of $600,000 to $800,000 on a double…
Association marks 20 years of greening Hollywood
With local, organic food, minimal electricity use and on-site composting, the Environmental Media Association s 20th anniversary party might be the green standard for future Hollywood awards shows.The awards-show dinner,…
News in brief
Egypt index edges to another year high Egypt s main index gained less than 1 percent, buoyed by foreign buyers expecting strong quarterly results, with Orascom Construction (OCI) extending its…
Islamic Conference slams Israeli breach of Aqsa mosque
RIYADH: The Organization of the Islamic Conference condemned on Sunday the Israeli police action at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, warning that it could have a dangerous outcome. According…