Military Stadium to host Cairo derby
CAIRO: The Cairo derby clash between Zamalek and Ahly will be played on April 23 at the Military Academy Stadium.Zamalek general manager Alaa Meklid confirmed that the White Knights, who…
Zamalek sign Kamal from second-division Makassa
CAIRO: Zamalek signed striker Ayman Kamal from second-division side Masr Makassa on a five-year deal.The 23-year-old penned a contract on Monday, and will join the Cairo club in the summer.Kamal,…
Abai flattered to be alongside Abou-Trika
CAIRO: Ahly new player Vincent Abai expressed his delight to play alongside Mohamed Abou-Trika, as he admitted that competition will be tough for a place in the Red Devils roster.The…
Al-Hadari ready for Zambia
CAIRO: Egypt goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari played down injury fears as he confirmed that he is ready to face Zambia in next week s World Cup qualifier.The 35-year-old missed Sion s…
Ismaili chairman admits low morale after ACL exit
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan admitted that the morale inside the Dervishes dressing room has gone down after the recent exit from the Arab Champions League.Ricardo Ferreira s side lost…
Job mobility, labor migration to rise, says World Bank report
CAIRO: The economic crisis may mean that protectionism is the order of the day for many nations, but outsourcing and immigration are nevertheless bound to rise, owing to advances in…
UN report says Israel used boy as human shield, Israel denies
JERUSALEM/GENEVA: Israel on Tuesday slammed as one-sided a report by a UN human rights investigator which said its three-week war on the Gaza Strip was possibly a war crime. Unfortunately…
PA extends law giving Mubarak authority over arms trade until 2011
CAIRO: The People's Assembly approved the extension of Law 29 of 1972 on Monday, giving President Hosni Mubarak authority over decisions pertaining to arms trade until the end of his…
Egypt takes steps to spur sugar sector
CAIRO: Egyptians have a sweet tooth, and with an ever-growing population, demand for sugar is on the rise. To minimize the increasing reliance on imports, the government is embarking on…
