Abbas vows to financially back Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas has vowed to fulfill the club's financial obligations even if he was to leave his post.The club s board election was due to be held…
Nine drown in ferry accident in southern Egypt
CAIRO: Egypt s official news agency says at least nine people have drowned after their pickup truck toppled off a ferry on the Nile River.The report says the accident took…
Egypt striker Zaki signs for Wigan
WIGAN: Egypt striker Amr Zaki has joined Wigan on a one-year loan deal from Cairo s Zamalek, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday. I ve come to England…
Rice exports to resume in September
CAIRO: Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid announced this week his intention to repeal a four month-old ban on rice exports. Exports, which were banned in March, are…
Sudan to set up Darfur rights abuse courts: Arab League
CAIRO: Sudan has agreed to set up special courts to try alleged human rights abuses in Darfur which will be monitored by international bodies including the UN, an Arab League…
Presidential pardon denied to Ayman Nour
CAIRO: Hopes and expectations were dashed Tuesday as it became evident that incarcerated lawyer and former presidential candidate Ayman Nour would not be released mid-sentence. Supporters and family members of…
Brotherhood bloc to visit Sudan
CAIRO: A delegation from the Muslim Brotherhood's (MB) bloc at the People's Assembly will be meeting with Sudanese President Omar Al-Beshir next week.The delegation is on a visit to Sudan…
Acer partners with Interact Egypt
CAIRO: Acer signed Egypt's Interact as an executive partner to further service Africa's growing IT market, the firm reported in a press statement. The move is in line with Acer's…
