Egyptian security forces seize weapons on Gaza border
RAFAH: Egyptian security forces on Tuesday discovered a cache of weapons on the Gaza border destined to be smuggled into the Palestinian territories, security sources said. Thirty-two automatic rifles, around…
Mansour appeals to investors to upgrade transportation
No plans to privatize railroads; $1 billion transport holding company establishedCAIRO: Minister of Transport Mohamed Mansour says the planned LE 8.5 billion upgrades to the country s 100-year-old railway system…
Stocks slightly higher, housing sector up
CAIRO: Stock indexes rose slightly on Wednesday as the housing sector surged, led by gains in Sixth of October Development and Investment (SODIC), which plans a capital increase, traders said.…
Suez dredger sinking kills two, canal shut briefly
ISMAILIA: An Egyptian dredger sank in the Suez Canal on Wednesday, killing two of the 45 crew and prompting a brief closure of the busy international waterway as rescuers searched…
Football round-up
Abdul-Wahab testimony turns into goal festivalBy Ahmad SaiedTens of thousands of Egyptians packed the Military Academy Stadium on Wednesday to bid farewell to Al Ahli s late star Mohamed Abdul…
EOHR says government not doing enough to protect citizens in the West and Gulf
CAIRO: In its latest humanitarian report, the Cairo-based Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) has examined the complicated cases of Egyptians working abroad and illegal immigration to the West. The…
Widespread detentions take place in Egypt, Syria and the UAE
DUBAI: Hundreds of members of the banned but tolerated Muslim Brotherhood remain in jail in Egypt, following a continued wave of arrests. This began in April during campaigns led by…
Preserving Egypt's heritage – but at what price?
Preserving Egypt's heritage - but at what price?CAIRO: The complications over renovations in Islamic Cairo span beyond the conflicted attitude of its residents. Experts who study the old city have…
Assi Helani launches charity single in Cairo
Pop star joins forces with WFP to raise awareness for child hungerCAIRO: Lebanese pop star Assi Helani last week launched his new charity single Baadak Saket (You Remain Silent), unveiling…
