Zaki open to Zamalek option
CAIRO: Amr Zaki is keeping his options open for the new season by not ruling out a return to Zamalek.The Egyptian striker, who is currently nursing a knee injury, is…
Gaafar eyeing Ahly upset
CAIRO: Gaish boss Farouk Gaafar is targeting an earth-shattering win over Ahly, "only for the sake of his team , ahead of Wednesday s crucial league finale.The Zamalek legend led…
Egypt 2009 cement exports seen lower: CI Capital
CAIRO: Egypt will see declining cement exports in 2009 due to the global slowdown coupled with a government decision to ban cement exports for four months from April, Egypt s…
Al-Wasat seeks official party status
CAIRO: Political group Al-Wasat applied to be recognized as an official party at the Shoura Council's political parties committee.This is the fourth time the group applies for official party status.…
US embassy says venue for Obama’s speech undecided
CAIRO: US embassy spokesperson Margaret White refuted local press reports that Cairo University was the most likely venue for President Barack Obama's address to the Muslim world on June 4.…
Mubarak's grandson passes away
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak's eldest grandson, Mohamed, passed away Monday night after suffering severe health complications for two days, according to an official statement made on state-run television. Twelve-year-old Mohamed,…
France Telecom unit in offer for Egypt's Mobinil
CAIRO: A France Telecom unit has submitted an obligatory tender offer to buy all the shares of Egyptian mobile operator Mobinil, Egypt s market regulator said on Tuesday. The Capital…
British Airways to launch new first class service
CAIRO: With less people traveling worldwide, it's becoming increasingly vital for airlines to boost up their services and introduce promotional offers to attract as many travelers ahead of the summer…
Loach mines love of soccer in 'Looking for Eric'
The Cannes Film Festival s latest contenders are a cinematic odd couple - British director Ken Loach and French soccer legend Eric Cantona, who stars in Loach s festival entry…
Keeping track of "Gazelle"
Miral Al-Tahawy's novella "Gazelle Tracks explores themes of familial obligations, love, lust, and gender norms fraught with complications. Al-Tahawy's writing sheds light onto the little known inner workings of Bedouin…