Columnists sound out on Revolution Day
CAIRO: On the morning of July 23, state-run newspapers limited their coverage of the national holiday to President Hosni Mubarak's speech commemorating the achievements of the 1952 Revolution. Meanwhile, independent…
Tourist flow has little to do with airport quality, say experts
CAIRO: First impressions can be lasting, and in the case of the Cairo International Airport, it has an influential role in shaping perceptions of the tourism industry and the country…
Egypt bans 'brink of revolution' book: author
CAIRO: Egypt has banned a book by a British journalist about Egyptian politics and society entitled Inside Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs on the Brink of a Revolution, the…
Pro-Islam film to be released in response to 'Fitna'
CAIRO: A short film titled Beyond Love will soon be released by the Iranian-based NGO Islam and Christianity (IC), in response to the anti-Islamic Dutch film "Fitna, the Iranian news…
Cairo derby participation endangers players' Europe moves
CAIRO: Emad Meteb s move to Bristol City suffered an unexpected setback in the wake of his participation in the recent Cairo derby, but the striker s agent is hopeful…
Mortada Mansour 'not welcome' by club members and fans
CAIRO: Zamalek club members had mixed reactions to a planned demonstration against ousted Mortada Mansour's return, but the majority were unhappy with the former Zamalek board chairman, whose membership was…
Iran complain to FIFA over Egypt friendly pullout
TEHRAN: The Iranian Football Federation on Friday said that it will complain to football world governing body FIFA over Egypt s decision to cancel a friendly match because of a…
Dream debut for Hassan as Ahly defeat Zamalek
CAIRO: Ahly debutant Ahmed Hassan scored the winner as Al-Ahly edged bitter rivals Zamalek 2-1 Sunday in the all-Egypt highlight of the opening African Champions League group matches.The midfielder with…
Zamalek skipper eyes Super Cup
CAIRO: Zamalek captain Ayman Abdel-Aziz turned his attention to the Egyptian Super Cup after his side s defeat to Ahly in the CAF Champions League group stage opener.Abdel-Aziz is hopeful…