Comparative study reveals ins and outs of press freedom in Egypt
CAIRO: Even though they are exercising self-censorship, the emergence of the independent, privately-owned newspapers has pushed the limits of press freedom for various publications, including state-run newspapers, a recent study…
ON TV kicks off
CAIRO: A ray of light breaks through a dark screen to concentrate on a group of people representing the Egyptian society. Then the ON TV promo ends with a scene…
Sexual harassment suspects to be tried next Monday, says prosecutor
CAIRO: Egypt's Prosecutor-General announced Monday that men arrested for sexual harassment during the recent Eid holiday will be seeing the inside of the North Agouza courtroom next week, where they…
Al-Sayed delighted with Egypt recall
CAIRO: Zamalek goal keaper Abdel-Wahed Al-Sayed feels delighted after earning a long-awaited call-up to the Egypt national team, following his injury problems.Al-Sayed, who was hampered by injuries throughout the past…
Ahly close to Worgu deal
CAIRO: Ahly are on brink of luring Enyimba ace Stephen Worgu in January, Reds marketing manager Adli Al-Qaeyi said. Negotiation with Enyimba is at advanced stage, but we haven't agreed…
Three remanded in Britain over Prophet Mohamed book publisher fire
LONDON: Three men were remanded in custody Friday after being charged by British police with conspiring to damage the home and office of the publisher of a novel about the…
Arab TV fans gripped by saga of World War II singing spy
Sixty years after her death in a mysterious car crash, a television series about Arab singing diva and spy Asmahan is captivating audiences with details of her short but racy…
Abu Dhabi is banking on home finance
Abu Dhabi: As demand for homes in Abu Dhabi continues to skyrocket, the emirate is wondering how the current international financial crisis will affect the nascent real estate market.Due to…
UK-based company announces Egypt oil, gas discovery
CAIRO: A United Kingdom-based oil and gas company, Circle, announced on Friday that it had struck oil in their onshore Northwest Gemsa Concession in Egypt, triggering optimism in the North…