Editorial: Off with their heads
"The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there. The proverbial opening words of L.P. Hartley's "The Go-Between , though set in 1900s England, can't be more suited…
Rashid: Egypt's second estuary in transition
RASHID: Although it lies a mere 65 km east of Alexandria, few tourists venture out to its neighboring city of Rosetta, known in Egypt as Rashid.As the historic city makes…
Marriage costs swell to record high, shows study
CAIRO: Marriage costs in Egypt have reached an all-time high: The average cost is estimated to be the equivalent of 43 months' worth of the groom and his father's salary,…
Cairo at odds as Red Devils face off with White Knights
CAIRO: Football fans are in a state of emergency in anticipation of Sunday night's Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek. Everybody is seeing red - or white, as the case…
Saied features in Zamalek training
CAIRO: Egypt international defender Hani Saied took part in his first training session with Zamalek on Wednesday after completing a move from Ismaili.Saied, who made a u-turn on his decision…
Egypt striker Meteb joins Bristol City
BRISTOL, July 16, 2008 (AFP) - Egypt striker Emad Meteb will become Bristol City s record signing after agreeing a 1.5 million pounds move from El Ahly on Wednesday.The 25-year-old…
EFA considers Super Cup postponement
CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association considered postponing the local Super Cup between Ahly and Zamalek, which is scheduled for July 27, Samir Zaher said on Wednesday.EFA president Zaher said the…