For the love of the game
In a country where football is the number one sport and there are over 50 million Ahly fans, it was only normal that someone would eventually capitalize on this important,…
Adventures in sea weed and body scrubs
The health benefits of sea water have long been known. Apart from the pleasure of swimming, a dip in the ocean has the power to relieve a multitude of ailments,…
WORD ON THE STREET: Nazif's remarks about corruption and water shortage stir controversy
CAIRO: The latest in Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif's controvertial speeches is causing a stir once again. His latest statement labeled corruption in the country as "normal. The independent opposition daily…
Party leader blames Nasser for not making Egypt a democracy like India
CAIRO: Yehia Al-Gamal, head of the new liberal Democratic Front Party, blamed late President Gamal Abdel Nasser at a seminar held Wednesday for not transforming Egypt into a democracy, which…
Stocks volatile after record highs at start of week
CAIRO: The Egyptian bourse zigzagged last week, as shares inched up and down after the Case30 Index hit record highs at the start of the week.The Case30 Index broke the…
EOHR calls for more press freedom in workshop
CAIRO: At a Port Said workshop that ended Tuesday, the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights requested the formulation of a new press law allowing for more press freedom.Titled Towards a…
New seven wonders to be shot into outer space
Associated Press GENEVA: The founder of the global poll that nominated the new seven wonders of the world now plans to immortalize the monuments by shooting 3-D photos into outer…
Hassan scores twice as Africa, World draw 3-3
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Egypt s Hossan Hassan scored a goal in each half and an African select of side drew 3-3 with a World XI Wednesday, a friendly match…
Ittihad lose to Aluminum in friendly tournament opener
ALEXANDRIA: Hosts Ittihad suffered a 2-1 defeat to newly-promoted side Aluminum on Wednesday in the opener of a pre-season friendly tournament.Ibrahim Abdul-Rahim put Aluminum in the lead in the 37th…
