Environment ministry cracks down on Ain Shams hospital

CAIRO: The Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs filed a complaint against Ain Shams Specialized Hospital at the office of the Attorney General after it found 20 tons of illegal…

Yasmine Saleh

Islamic Research Center rejects gov't control over zakat money

CAIRO: The Islamic Research Center said on Thursday that no Muslim is obliged to deliver zakat money through the government.The Research Center's statement was a response to a draft law…

Yasmine Saleh

Blogger released after 49 days without charge

CAIRO: A detained Egyptian blogger has been released without charge 49 days after he was seized by state security investigations forces outside his home.Diaa Eddin Gad, a 23-year-old student who…

Sarah Carr

Zaki unsure over Wigan future

CAIRO: Amr Zaki said he was unsure whether he would stay at Wigan Athletic beyond the end of the season as he believes Zamalek s "unrealistic valuation - reportedly ?12…

Hatem Maher

Zaghloul appointed as Olympic assistant coach

CAIRO: Olympic football director Assem Zaghloul has been appointed as first team assistant coach on Tuesday, after the Alexandrian club fired most of the technical staff.Head coach Mohamed Helmi kept…

Sherif Tarek

Ahly to face Barcelona and Tottenham in July

CAIRO: Ahly president Hassan Hamdi approved the team s participation in a summer friendly tournament, where the Red Devils will face Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur.The tournament, which will be held…

Amro Hassan

Abd-Rabou suspended for four games

CAIRO: Ahly Dubai midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou has been handed a four-match suspension and a fine of 8,000 dirhams for an off-ball challenge during the UAE Cup semi-final first leg. The…

Sherif Tarek

Abdel-Aziz reveals Abbas support

CAIRO: Former Zamalek skipper Ayman Abdel-Aziz said that he hopes Mamdouh Abbas becomes the next Zamalek president.Abdel-Aziz is currently on loan at Konyaspor until the end of the season, and…

Amro Hassan

Fans clash forces Egypt to relocate training

CAIRO: The Egyptian national side had to change their Thursday training session venue from the Arab Naval Academy to Semouha Stadium.The Pharaohs Wednesday training was marred by clashes between sections…

Amro Hassan