Zamalek resolve Abdullah-Samir spat
CAIRO: Zamalek as sistant coach Mahmoud Saad intervened to end the recent conflict that took place between players Mohamed Abdullah and Mahmoud Samir.The duo had an altercation during a practice…
ENPPI earn vital draw at ASEC
CAIRO: ENPPI salvaged a 2-2 draw at ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Confederation Cup round of 16 on Sunday to put one foot in the next round. The Ivorian side…
Ahly disagree with EFA on league decider date
CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association suggested holding the potential Egyptian Premier League decider between Ismaili and Ahly on June 10, but the Red Devils objected.The match date was proposed upon…
Egypt index jumps 2 pct as investors eye Mobinil
CAIRO: Egypt s benchmark stock index EGX 30 gained 2.2 percent on Monday as investors bought telecom firms on talk that a row between shareholders in Mobinil could be resolved…
Government has important information on Al-Hussein bombers, says Shehab
CAIRO: Security forces have acquired important information on the perpetrators of the bombing in Al-Hussein last February, Mufid Shehab, minister of legal and parliamentary affairs, told the Shoura Council Monday.Shehab…
Explosion in army depot leads to shutdown of area
CAIRO: A series of explosions occurred in a military weapons depot near Ismailia Sunday night, the Al-Arabiya television channel reported.The report said an explosion occurred at a military base in…
Palestinians adjourn unity talks without agreement
CAIRO: Rival Palestinian factions adjourned unity talks in Cairo on Monday without reaching agreement on key issues, notably the make-up of a new security force in Hamas-ruled Gaza, participants said.Representatives…
QUEST MEANS BUSINESS: Sports pump up South Africa's economy
I have a confession to make. I don't particularly follow football. I haven't anything against the game. Like others, I take a pleasant interest from the side and I can…
Central depository, registry law amendment prompts heated debate
CAIRO: A proposed amendment that would allow the Egyptian Stock Exchange (ESE) to own a majority stake in the country's central depository and registry company has stirred heated debate and…
Spain's Amenabar brings Cannes toga-clad philosophy flick
Spanish filmmaker Alejandro Amenabar took Cannes back to Egypt 400 AD on Sunday with a toga-clad parable on religious extremism starring Rachel Weiss as a martyred philosopher.Set in Alexandria during…