Abdul-Hamid struggling to get fit for Platinum clash
CAIRO: Ahly s first choice goalkeeper, Amir Abdul-Hamid, is struggling to get fit for the important CAF Champions League clash against Platinum Stars on Sunday.Abdul-Hamid, who became Ahly s only…
Hadari sets ambitions for next season
CAIRO: Essam El-Hadari s European adventure will virtually start next season, according to the former Ahly goalkeeper.The 36-year-old could not play more than five games for Sion this term, but…
Olympic seal promotion to premier league
ALEXANDRIA: Olympic defeated Smouha 3-0 on Wednesday to seal promotion back to the Egyptian Premier League after just one season of playing in the second division.The Alexandria-based club topped Group…
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Mobinil Q1 profit up as subscriptions jumpMobinil posted its sixth rise in profit in seven quarters on Wednesday as subscribers rose sharply, but the company s chief executive said the…
Next African Union summit to kick-off June 30 in Egypt
ADDIS ABABA: The 53 nation African Union will hold its next summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh on June 30-July 1 and increasing the supply of drinking water…
Muslim Brotherhood condemn price hikes
CAIRO: Despite keeping a low profile during the April 6 and May 4 general strikes, the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) denounced the recent price hikes that were approved by the People's…
Campaign to stop gas exportation to Israel seeks no-confidence vote for Fahmy
CAIRO: A campaign to put a stop to the exportation of Egyptian gas to Israel is seeking a motion of no confidence in Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmy in the…
Beirut gunbattles as Hezbollah says govt 'declares war'
BEIRUT: Fierce gunbattles erupted in Beirut on Thursday after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah charged that a Lebanese government crackdown on his group's activities was tantamount to a "declaration of war.…