Would-be Gaza migrants face endless hurdles
GAZA CITY: Abu Luay sold his wife s gold to pay for a visa to Germany, but if the Egyptian border does not open soon he will lose his only…
Travel ban imposed on Brotherhood officials
CAIRO: A travel ban was imposed on newly elected Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badea's, almost two weeks after he was appointed, according to the group's lawyer.. Barring Brotherhood MPs…
Religious, economic experts weigh in on property tax law
CAIRO: Religious and economic experts alike criticized Al-Azhar and the Islamic Research Center for saying that the new property tax law is against Sharia.Earlier this week, members of Al-Azhar as…
Egypt court orders stay of Al-Azhar's ban on niqab
CAIRO: An Egyptian court ordered on Wednesday a stay of a ban on the full face veil, or niqab, in female schools affiliated with the Islamic Al-Azhar University.The administrative court…
Ahly to loan out Sayoud
CAIRO: Ahly playmaker Amir Sayoud is set to join Kuwait s Arabi Athletic in the winter transfer window on a four-month loan deal.The Red Devils announced on their official website…
Mido's potential exit causes unrest in Zamalek
CAIRO: Zamalek officials are exchanging accusations over the potential exit of Mido in January.Football director Ibrahim Hassan said he filed an official request to the board for holding on to…
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OCI earmarks $200 mln for fertiliser projects Orascom Construction Industries (OCI), Egypt s biggest listed builder, has earmarked about $200 million for fertilizer production lines and other initiatives, an executive…
