Ricardo eyes Esperance win
CAIRO: Ismaili coach Ricardo said that his team is capable of beating Esperance in Tunisia, when the two teams meet in the Arab Champions League (ACL) on Wednesday.Following his team…
Barakat out of Asyut game
CAIRO: Ahly will be without influential midfielder Mohamed Barakat when they visit Asyut Petroleum in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday.The 31-year-old was struggling with a hamstring problem since last…
Abou-Trika dedicates BBC award to Jose
CAIRO: Mohamed Abou-Trika expressed his gratitude to Ahly coach Manuel Jose after receiving BBC s African Footballer of the Year award.The classy playmaker clinched the accolade after comfortably beating off…
Egypt indexes up over 1 percent, Talaat Moustafa gains
CAIRO: Egypt s two main indexes gained more than 1 percent on Sunday in low volumes as real estate developer Talaat Moustafa rose strongly for a second day and big…
Gamal Mubarak goes to Washington in unofficial visit
CAIRO: Gamal Mubarak s trip to Washington today has politicians and analysts speculating about the motives and significance for Egyptian-American relations of the President s son s two-day visit to…
Rebuilding Gaza: world faces daunting challenge
BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip: The seven foul-smelling lagoons of sewage near Gaza s coast were supposed to be replaced by a globally funded waste treatment plant. Instead, they epitomize the…
Lawyers continue protest, PA expected pass contentious draft law
CAIRO: Lawyers vowed to continue their sit-in inside the Lawyers' Syndicate throughout this week in protest at a new draft law that would increase lawsuit fees 10-fold.The Legislative Committee of…
Business traveler
There isn't a lot to be cheerful about these days - even more so when it comes to traveling on business. No doubt about it. Assuming you are even being…
Boeing expects 5 pct regional growth
CAIRO: Boeing officials held meetings in Cairo yesterday aimed at shoring up public confidence, announcing its long-term strategy, and touting the imminent arrival of its new aircraft the 787 Dreamliner.The…
A night of true blues but no rhythm with Akon
The lesson we should all take away from the Akon concert last Thursday at the Cairo Opera House is the following: Never voluntarily attend a music event which has LE…
