An Islam at home in Britain
LONDON: This month saw the launch of a report authored by a theologically diverse group of leading British Muslims entitled Contextualising Islam in Britain . The scholars and practitioners who…
'Spinsters' by choice: Egypt's single ladies speak out
CAIRO: Ignoring social pressures to settle down and start a family, Egyptian women seem to be shifting their priorities, putting off the decision to get married, experts say.Statistics released by…
COMMENTARY: Where Egyptian women can go for help
CAIRO: Egypt has a long-standing history of feminism, but gender-related problems in the country are far from resolved. Issues affecting society as a whole, including corruption, poverty and illiteracy, affect…
Egypt pilgrims to be vaccinated Oct. 31
CAIRO: Egyptian Hajj pilgrims will be given the vaccine against the H1N1 virus starting Oct. 31, the Ministry of Health's spokesman Abdel Rahman Shahin told Daily News Egypt.The first shipment…
Mido desperate for Egypt return
CAIRO: Ahmed "Mido Hossam hopes his maiden goal for Zamalek will enhance his chances of returning to Egypt s fold.The 26-year-old scored his first goal in the white shirt in…
Mido scores maiden goal as Zamalek held
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Ahmed "Mido Hossam netted his first competitive goal this season but his side were held to a 1-1 draw with Gouna on Tuesday in the Egyptian Premier…