Middle East oil realism
TEL AVIV: No matter how important rising oil powers outside the Middle East are becoming, the region will continue to be the world's main source of energy for years to…
A landfill called Cairo
CAIRO: The heaps of disgusting garbage infesting the streets and squares of all Cairo neighborhoods have been nothing short of a national scourge. The ongoing rift between the foreign cleaning…
Police colonel accused of brutality denies charges
ALEXANDRIA: The trial of a police colonel accused of brutality started Sunday at the Alexandria Criminal Court.Akram Mohamed Suleiman, who is also head of the Juveniles Section in the Alexandria…
Swine Flu Swindle: Egypt Lacks Proper Structure for Suspected Swine Flu Carriers
It was as if I had won the lottery. Out of the approximately 250 passengers aboard my direct flight from New York City to Cairo, I was the sole person…
Ministry of Health reports second H1N1 death in Egypt
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health announced the death of a 25-year-old Egyptian woman from Belkes village in Dakahlia governorate from the H1N1 virus, Egypt's second swine flu death. According to…
Al-Hadari praised for 'brilliant displays'
CAIRO: Egypt goalkeeping coach Ahmed Soliman believes that Essam Al-Hadari puts in far better performances with Egypt than with Ismaili.The former Ahl shot-stopper was praised for his impressive display in…
Hassan highlights 'reward from God'
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan says his goal in Saturday s 1-0 win at Rwanda was a reward from God for his insistence on fasting while playing the game.The Ahlyv…
Hassan keeps Egypt's World Cup hopes alive
JOHANNESBURG: Ahmed Hassan kept African champions Egypt in the hunt for a 2010 World Cup place by scoring the goal that defeated Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali Saturday.The 34-year-old midfielder from…
Zaki poised for Ittihad return
CAIRO: Amr Zaki could well be fit when Zamalek take on Ittihad in the Egyptian Premier League next week, but Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel-Razeq is likely to be ruled out of…