800 Tanta Flax workers promised LE 700,000
CAIRO: Striking workers from the Tanta Flax and Oils Company will be paid a sum the equivalent of two months wages, but not until they break up the sit-in outside…
Zamalek coach Hassan defends furious reaction
CAIRO: Zamalek coach Hossam Hassan justified his furious outburst against the referee during his side s late 1-0 victory over Arab Contractors in the Egyptian Premier League on Wednesday.Hassan, who…
Nigeria confirm Shehata offer
CAIRO: Nigeria have confirmed that they have opened talks with Egypt coach Hassan Shehata over the possibility of him leading the Super Eagles at this year s World Cup finals…
Berlin film fest spotlights Muslims in crisis
The debut feature of an Afghan-German director joined the running for the top prize at the Berlin Film Festival Wednesday, one of a clutch of features taking a fresh look…
Egypt index dips as OT continues decline
CAIRO: Egypt s main index slid 1.6 percent, dragged down by heavyweight Orascom Telecom (OT), which fell a second day after Algerian sources said the government wanted the firm to…
Egypt denies joint energy project with Israel
CAIRO: Egypt denied Thursday news reports that it was in talks with Israel about possibly establishing a joint solar project in the Sinai Desert. Ministry of Energy spokesperson Aktham Aboul…
Dubai blames Mossad for Hamas commander's slaying
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai police directly accused Israel s Mossad spy agency of orchestrating the hit squad slaying of a Hamas commander as the number of suspects rose Thursday…
Hero's welcome planned for ex-nuclear boss
CAIRO: Egyptians plan to give the former UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei a hero's welcome when he returns home for a visit Friday, expressing high hopes he might challenge the…