Contractors fine Al-Weeshi for improper reaction
CAIRO: Arab Contractors have fined Reda Al-Weeshi LE 20,000 after he protested against coach Mohamed Radwan s decision to substitute him during a league match.The striker made no secret of…
Al-Badri justifies Abou-Trika absence
CAIRO: Ahly s Mohamed Abou-Trika was benched in the 3-0 victory over Olympic because the technical staff wanted to save his energy for the CAF Champions League clash against Young…
We can stay in top flight, says Hassan
CAIRO: Telecom Egypt coach Hossam Hassan believes he can save his struggling side from relegation this season.The 41-year-old took over from Helmi Toulan last week, but was defeated by ENPPI…
Ismaili search for alternate stadium
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili are yet to decide on where to resume their home league matches as Ismailia Stadium will be closed for renovations ahead of the U-20 World Cup.The Dervishes will…
Democratization almost stagnant in Egypt, says report
CAIRO: Democracy in Egypt has deteriorated slightly since 2006 and the spread of democracy globally has come to a halt, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit s (EIU) 2008 democracy…
Global growth could dip below zero in 2009, says IMF chief
DAR EL-SALAM: Global economic growth could dip below zero for the first time in decades in 2009, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Tuesday. The IMF expects global…
Egypt: Ancient golden jewelry found in tomb
CAIRO: Egyptian officials say archaeologists have found ancient golden jewelry in a Pharaonic era tomb that belonged to a senior official under Egypt s most powerful queen.The Supreme Council of…
Egyptian shares extend gains to fourth session
CAIRO: Egyptian shares rose on Tuesday for the fourth straight session as investors bet share prices were too low given earnings expectations, traders said. Optimism and confidence are gradually returning,…
