Education administrators continue protests
CAIRO: Education sector administrators staged another protest in front of the Ministry of Education Wednesday, demanding the promised 50 percent salary increase. Hundreds of protestors called on President Hosni Mubarak…
Al-Hadari loses Sion regular spot
CAIRO: Sion chairman Christian Constantin said on Tuesday that stand-in keeper Nicolas Beney would win a regular place at the expense of Essam Al-Hadari.Egypt goalkeeper Al-Hadari has skipped training and…
Mido threatened Arsenal problems, says Arshavin
CAIRO: Andrei Arshavin said Wigan Athletic striker Ahmed "Mido Hossam posed the greatest threat to Arsenal in Saturday s Premier League encounter.The Egyptian striker fired Wigan in front at the…
Barakat, Hassan pull out of Kano trip
CAIRO: Ahly will be without Mohamed Barakat and Ahmed Hassan when they face Nigeria s Kano Pillars in the CAF Champions League next week.The midfield duo, who missed Monday s…
Ahly coach Jose resumes hunt for farewell African title
JOHANNESBURG: Celebrated Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose resumes his hunt for a final African Champions League title this weekend when the Egyptian giants visit Nigeria hoping to topple Kano Pillars.The graying…
Mahalla factory workers call for May strike
CAIRO: A group of workers from the Ghazl El-Mahalla spinning factory are calling for a strike in May.Factory employee Mohamed El-Attar told Daily News Egypt that workers have handed out…
Philippe Petit plans US high-wire walks
Philippe Petit is planning a series of high-wire walks next fall around the United States.The 59-year-old says they ll include midtown Manhattan, and will promote literacy. He s keeping mum…
Saudi firm in $400 mln farm investments in Africa
RIYADH: Saudi private firm Al Rajhi for International Investment plans to spend at least $400 million by 2011 to produce wheat and maize in Egypt and Sudan, a newspaper reported…