FIFA checking 13 goal-line technology systems
CAIRO: FIFA is examining 13 different goal-line technology systems that shall help referees and linesmen make more accurate decisions. The World governing body announced on Monday that all the project…
Shehata, Del Bosque to display achievements in CAF seminar
CAIRO: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is holding a seminar where Egypt coach Hassan Shehata and his Spain counterpart Vicente del Bosque will talk about their respective successes. Former…
Ahly might bid for Zamalek-target Hefni
CAIRO: MCDR sensation Ayman Hefni, who has been approached by Zamalek of late, might become on the wish-list of Ahly in the near future, according to Red Devils team coordinator…
Hodoud reach agreement with Al-Hadari: Al-Ashri
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud coach Tarek Al-Ashri says he has reached an agreement with Essam Al-Hadari over a deal that will see the Egypt goalie join the military side from Zamalek…
Health ministry to coordinate breast cancer campaign with Hoffmann-La Roche
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health is joining forces with the Scientific Office of Hoffmann-La Roche to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. The agreement was…
The future of Iranian-Egyptian relations: Resumption of flights not seen as precursor to restore ties
CAIRO: The announcement last week that Egypt and Iran had signed a memorandum of understanding to resume flights between Cairo and Tehran has prompted speculation that it could lead to…
Egypt media needs permit for SMS news: report
CAIRO: The telecommunications regulator is asking Egyptian news services to obtain a license before sending news alerts in cell phone text messages, newspapers reported on Tuesday. The National Telecommunication Regulatory…
Egypt index inches higher
CAIRO: Egypt's main index closed up 0.3 percent as Egypt's largest steel producer, Ezz Steel, jumped 2.8 percent following a report that it may bid for new production licenses. Financial…
Regional mandatory sharia finance body ‘years away’
ABU DHABI: The formation of a Gulf-wide sharia council with the mandate to set industry rules, rather than just issue guidelines in its present form, is still "years away", a…
Oil slips on stronger dollar
LONDON: Oil prices slipped for a second day on Tuesday, falling towards $81 a barrel after Saudi Arabia signaled OPEC would maintain current production levels at the group's meeting and…