Hassan considers January return to Egypt
CAIRO: Ahmed Hassan said on Wednesday he might return to Egypt in the January transfer window if he convinces Anderlecht officials to release him.Hassan initially planned to leave Anderlecht when…
Easy draw for Egypt in Arab Games
CAIRO: Egypt got a relatively easy draw for the group stage of the Arab Games on Tuesday as they will face Libya, United Arab of Emirates and Palestine in group…
CAF to launch new competition in 2008
CAIRO: The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced the creation of a new international tournament only for players participating in their country s local league.CAF president Issa Hayatou said that the…
Zamalek include Ashraf in ENPPI game
CAIRO: New signing Sherif Ashraf could make his Zamalek debut after being selected by manager Ruud Krol for Thursday s league game against EnppiThe 20-year-old striker, who made controversial move…
Price hikes, security alerts and festivities mark beginning of Ramadan
CAIRO: Muslims around the world are gearing up for the holy month of Ramadan this week amid security concerns, massive price hikes and extravagant all-night festivities. The start of Ramadan,…
Harrods department store hires security snake
The notorious London department store went to great lengths to protect a luxury shoe collection - with the help of a live Egyptian cobra.The slippery security guard was on duty…
Palestinian state could be created within weeks, says French FM
CAIRO: Before making quick visits to Jordan and Egypt, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said that a Palestinian state could be created "within weeks Wednesday morning while talking at the…
Editor accused of spreading rumors about the president's health to stand trial
CAIRO: The editor of Al-Dostour daily independent newspaper Ibrahim Eissa was ordered put on trial over his paper s recent reports questioning the health of 79-year-old President Hosni Mubarak, the…
Inflation reaches 8.5 pct
CAIRO: Mainly triggered by a growing economy and a recent depreciation in the value of the dollar, Egypt s inflation rate rose 8.5 percent in the year to August, up…