Culture ministry polishes up the GEM
CAIRO: The Ministry of Culture is preparing for the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, set to take visitors "back in time . navigating through the history of ancient…
Food prices increase in government outlets
CAIRO: Food prices in state-run shops, known as gamiyat estehlakia, increased just days before the start of Ramadan, despite government efforts to curb inflationary pressures and stabilize prices ahead of…
Meteb still keen on European football
CAIRO: Egypt striker Emad Meteb, who joins Ittihad Jeddah this summer, said he is till keen on playing in Europe.Meteb was on the brink on moving to Bristol City but…
Ekrami undergoes medical at Ankaragucu
CAIRO: Feyenoord keeper Sherif Ekrami will undergo medical at Turkish side Ankaragucu after both clubs agreed terms for the deal. The Egypt goalkeeper is set to join Ankaragucu on a…
Tottenham likely to place Ghaly on transfer list
CAIRO: Tottenham Hotspur will put eight players on transfer list, with Egypt midfielder Hossam Ghaly likely to be included, according to reports in England.The Sunday Mirror said that Tottenham manager…
Saudi: Lebanese jailed for claiming prophethood
RIYADH, SaudiArabia : A Saudi religious court has convicted a Lebanese man of claiming to be a prophet and sentenced him to four years imprisonment.A judicial official in the city…
Large quake hits Indonesia, tsunami alert lifted
JAKARTA: A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck at sea off the Indonesian island of Java on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning which was lifted after an hour, officials said.There were no…
Iran spending more to promote Quranic culture, says minister
TEHRAN: The government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday it has boosted spending to promote the Quran and revive revolutionary ideals in Iran. The current government aims to revive…