Zamalek sign Shams midfielder
CAIRO: Zamalek have added another second-division import to their ranks as they snapped up midfielder Shawki Al-Saied from Shams, the player confirmed. I signed a five-year deal with Zamalek, but…
Saudi Othaim to start foreign expansion with Egypt
RIYADH: Saudi retail chain Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Co is eyeing expansion abroad, with Egypt its first target, and will add 20 outlets in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2010,…
US wants Mideast talks to start soon, end quickly
JERUSALEM: Washington wants the stalled Middle East peace talks to resume soon and wrap up quickly, US envoy George Mitchell told Israeli leaders on Tuesday on his latest trip to…
Egypt renews effort to end Palestinian rift
CAIRO: Egypt is renewing efforts to end the rift between Palestinian factions and restart the stalled Mideast peace talks.A reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah is crucial to moving the stalled…
Egypt, Saudi congratulate Lebanese vote winners
CAIRO/RIYADH: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak called Saad Hariri and Prime Minister Fouad Siniora to congratulate them on their coalition's victory, official MENA news agency reported."President Mubarak affirmed in both phone…
European MPs enter Gaza, others kept at Rafah crossing
CAIRO: Forty-one MPs from the European Parliament entered Gaza via the Rafah crossing Tuesday morning, though another American/European delegation accompanied by Palestinians was denied entry.The MP delegation was headed by…
Alexandria Cement to import shipment every 12 days: reports
CAIRO: Alexandria Cement announced this week that it would begin importing cement from its operations in Greece, perpetuating a trend that has gained momentum in recent months.With demand up and…
Experts debate Egyptian-European trade at conference
CAIRO: Local businesspeople and experts gathered for the first day of the Global Trade Matters conference on trade and investment agreements and protocols Tuesday. The annual conference, held under the…