Boujelbene close to Zamalek switch
CAIRO: Tunisian midfielder Anis Boujelbene claims he is close to join Zamalek from Ahly in the winter break.Speaking to Tunisian radio station Jawhara FM, the 30-year-old confirmed recent reports linking…
Al-Mohammadi confirms Blackburn offer
CAIRO: Egypt full-back Ahmed Al-Mohammadi confirmed that Blackburn Rovers made a £1.5 million bid to take him on loan him from ENPPI until the end of the season.According to the…
Hodoud join ENPPI to cup final
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud has qualified for the final of the Egyptian Cup for the first time, thanks to a 2-1 win over Asyut Petroleum on Tuesday.Egypt forward Ahmed Eid gave…
2010 World Cup will leave legacy of pride in Africa, says Blatter
JOHANNESBURG: The 2010 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa will leave the legacy of security in the country and of pride on the continent, FIFA president Sepp Blatter…
Hassan annoyed by Jose-rift rumors
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan quashed reports claiming he is in dispute with Manuel Jose after the former spoke to the media without the Ahly boss permission.Jose imposes restrictions on…
New traffic law sends 144 drivers to court
CAIRO: Cairo s motorists are starting to feel the pinch of the new traffic law: 144 drivers were recently arrested for driving on the wrong side of the road, reported…
News in brief
New listings on CASE 30 index The Egyptian stock exchange will add six companies to its benchmark CASE 30 index, including investment bank Naeem Holding and retail firm Olympic Group,…
Egypt index jumps on telecom, banking stocks
CAIRO: Egypt s benchmark index posted its sharpest single-day gain in nearly three months on Tuesday as investors bought shares of telecommunications and banking companies on expectations of strong earnings.…
Renewable energy agency set up in Germany
BONN: Officials from around the world signed a document establishing the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on Monday at a conference in Bonn, the former capital of West Germany.European countries…