Egypt and China strengthen petroleum-related cooperation
CAIRO: Egypt has stepped up its cooperation efforts with China in the petrochemicals and refining fields, the Ministry of Petroleum announced.Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmy held talks with a Chinese…
Landmine committee begins program to de-mine North Coast
CAIRO: Minister of International Cooperation Fayza Aboul-Naga launched Wednesday the Executive Committee for Landmine Removal and the Development of the North-West Coast in conjunction with the UNDP and representatives from…
The world of professional sheep shearers
Egyptian sheep-shearers have been handed down the profession by fathers and grandfathers. They have earned a reputation for being the most skilful in the region. Some of them travel as…
American Ambassador meets NCHR chief Aboul Magd
CAIRO: American Ambassador to Egypt Francis Ricciardone, paid an "informal and "friendly visit to the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) this week, a government body charged with protecting human…
Krol close to Zamalek return
CAIRO: Former Zamalek Coach Ruud Krol is tipped to return to the Cairo giants to replace departed Frenchman Henri Michel, FilGoal.com learned on Monday.The Dutch manager has agreed in principle…
Abbas meets Mubarak, calls Hamas siezure of Gaza "destructive"
ALEXANDRIA: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday Hamas takeover of the Gaza Strip was destructive to the quest for a Palestinian state and reiterated his rejection of any talks with…
Human Rights Watch demands investigation of refugee killings
CAIRO: In a letter to Egypt's Ministry of Interior, Human Rights Watch demanded an immediate investigation into allegations that Egyptian border officials brutally killed four Sudanese refugees as they tried…
MB to announce party platform, will not apply for official license
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) group, declared that they are in the final stages of announcing what they called the Muslim Brotherhood party program without applying for legal political party…
Government introduces alternatives to burning rice husks
CAIRO: In an effort to reduce the pollution caused by black clouds, the Ministry of Environmental Affairs plans to educate farmers and create incentives to prevent rice husk burning.According to…
Food for thought: Nestle launches healthy eating campaign
CAIRO: Nestle Egypt recently launched a campaign that might motivate Egyptians to take a closer look at food labels and make healthy selections of food products.Under the slogan "Be at…