Southgate satisfied with Mido's fitness
CAIRO: Middlesbrough coach Gareth Southgate is satisfied with Mido s pre-season effort, following the Egypt forward s tough fitness program this summer.Mido was subjected to a special program in late,…
Al-Hadari helps Sion beat Basel
CAIRO: Essam Al-Hadari pulled off a string of fine saves as Sion claimed a precious 2-0 victory over defending champions Basel in the Swiss League on Saturday.The Egypt guardian was…
Roma confirm Totti absence against Ahly
CAIRO: AS Roma are set to arrive in Cairo today to play against Ahly in a friendly without their captain Francesco Totti, the Italian club announced.Totti is still recovering from…
Zamalek hang on for first African Champions League win
CAIRO: Zamalek survived two late scares to edge Dynamos of Zimbabwe 1-0 Sunday and collect their first points in the 2008 African Champions League group phase.Giantkillers Dynamos exposed five-time African…
ADFS acquires controlling stake in Al Salam Brokerage
CAIRO: Abu Dhabi Financial Services Company (ADFS) acquired a controlling stake in Al Salam Brokerage Company, an Egyptian joint company.ADFS, the financial brokerage arm of National Bank of Abu Dhabi…
Muslim states urge UN to stall Beshir arrest warrant
JEDDAH: Islamic countries urged the UN Security Council on Monday to stall any move by the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Al-Beshir.Ministers from…