Diet patches: A smoother ride through Ramadan
CAIRO: Muslims are bracing themselves for Ramadan which this year will fall during the long hot days of September. Since people will be fasting for than half the day, many…
21-year-old blogger detained despite release order
CAIRO: A 21-year-old blogger arrested in July has been detained under an administrative detention order after a public prosecution office last week ordered his release.Mohamed Refaat Bayyoumy, a student of…
Consumer Protection Agency warns of 'false' real estate advertising
CAIRO: Drive down any major road and you're sure to see a barrage of billboards advertising real estate developments around the country, but the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) recently sent…
Al-Badri laments lost points
CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri admitted that losing points in the early stages of the season could make his side's task of winning the Egyptian League more difficult.The Red…
Ahly fail to down nine-man Contractors
CAIRO: Despite playing with nine men for around 27 minutes, Arab Contractors held title holders Ahly to a goalless draw at home in the Egyptian League on Saturday.Eighteen minutes after…
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Oil prices slip back after big gains Oil prices slipped back Friday on profit-taking after bumper gains had been won on the deepening crisis between Moscow and the West over…
Israel warns activists against sailing to Gaza
JERUSALEM: Israel on Friday issued a tough threat against a group of activists who hope to sail to the Gaza Strip this weekend with a delivery of humanitarian supplies, calling…