Egyptian Maher Ali qualifies for the Red Bull Street Style in Brazil
DUBAI: Maher Ali, an 18-year-old Egyptian representing UAE, took first place at the Red Bull Street Style UAE Finals that took place on Aug. 29 at the Mall of Emirates.Ali…
Debating political Sufism
CAIRO: Bringing together an estimated 11 million followers in Egypt, Sufism today is undergoing a transformation: the ages old religious practice which has thus far remained apolitical is fast-delving into…
World wants Obama to be next US president, poll shows
LONDON: Most people across the world would prefer Democrat Barack Obama to win the US presidential election over his Republican rival John McCain, a new poll spanning 22 countries showed…
Five days on, most victims still under Duweiqa rubble
CAIRO: As rescue efforts in the Duweiqa rockslide disaster enter day five, there are more bodies still under the rubble than had been recovered.As of press time Tuesday, 57 were…
Equine flu spreads outside Cairo, reaches Qena
CAIRO: Over 100 cases of equine flu were discovered in Qena last week, This was the first time the virus is discovered in medical tests carried in areas outside Cairo,…
Somali pirates want 'ransom' for Egypt boat and 25 crew
CAIRO: Somali pirates who seized an Egyptian ship with 25 crew on board off Somalia s Puntland region want a ransom to be paid before freeing them, an Egyptian official…
Three papers to be interrogated for violating publishing ban
CAIRO: Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud summoned officials from three independent newspapers for questioning after they allegedly violated a publishing ban on a bribery case currently under investigation. Al-Masry Al-Youm,…
I am not jinxed- Abdul-Monsef
CAIRO: It is true that Mohamed Abdel-Monsef does not have the best reputation among Zamalek fans, thanks to his involvement in several slip-ups that hit the Whites in recent years.However,…
Zaki's replica shirt in 'high demand'
CAIRO: Amr Zaki s reputation is rising among Wigan fans, following the Egypt striker s excellent start with the Latics.Manchester Evening reported that there is high demand of Wigan replica…