Egyptian Excavation uncovers 3,400 year-old tomb
CAIRO: An Egyptian archaeological mission uncovered an 18th Dynasty (1570-1315 BC) tomb in a necropolis in Luxor's west bank beside an array of ancient artifacts and remains of unidentified mummies,…
Grand Mufti in favor of postponing Umrah
CAIRO: Egypt's Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa approved Minister of Health Hatem El-Gabaly's request to cancel or postpone any plans for Umrah, the smaller pilgrimage, this summer after H1N1 was declared…
Zidan doesn't want to leave Dortmund
CAIRO: Borussia Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan stressed that he is content with life at the Bundesliga club.The Egyptian international is linked with a move to Premiership side Blackburn Rovers, who…
Al-Shater extends Hodoud stay
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud right-back Islam Al-Shater signed a one-year contract extension with the Alexandria club.The former Ahly man, whose contract with Hodoud was going to expire this summer, confirmed that…
IOC sells 2014-16 rights to Arab broadcasters
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee announced a deal on Thursday for 20 Arab states to broadcast the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Summer Games in 2016.The contract with the Arab States…
FIFA removes touchline TV sets at Confed Cup
PRETORIA: FIFA removed television sets from the touchline for the remainder of the Confederations Cup to ensure there is no repeat of the controversy surrounding Brazil's winning goal against Egypt.The…
Zamalek complete Ayew signing
CAIRO: Zamalek completed the signing of Ibrahim Ayew on a five-year deal from Ghanaian side Eleven Wise for an undisclosed fee, the Cairo giants announced late on Monday. We are…
Pato admires Egypt attack
CAIRO: Brazil forward Alexandre Pato said that conceding three goals to Egypt in the Confederations Cup was down to the Pharaohs lethal front line rather than his side s weak…