Paris book fair opens amid an Arab boycott
CAIRO: The Paris book fair opened on Friday with an absence of Arab and Muslim authors in protest of the fair's decision to name Israel as this year's honoree to…
University staff to meet PM ahead of strike
CAIRO: The heads of university clubs, which represent the interests of teaching faculty in the absence of a union, will meet Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif on Tuesday to discuss demands…
Saied on brink of Metalurg Donetsk move
ISMAILIA: Ismaili board have agreed to sell international defender Hani Saied to Ukrainian side Metalurg Donetsk in a deal worth $1.2 million. Metalurg made an official bid for Hani Saied…
FIFA approves schedule, prize money for 2009 Confederations Cup
ZURICH, Switzerland: FIFA approved the schedule and prize money for the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa on Thursday, saying eight nations will compete for $17.6 million in the tournament.FIFA…
Hassan set for Ahly move
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan and Al Ahly are in the middle of advanced talks over a move next summer. There are still a few details to agree upon, Hassan…
Gharib demands fixed dates for Egyptian League
CAIRO: Egypt assistant coach Shawki Gharib demanded fixed dates for the league next season to make sure the national team s preparations are not interrupted.Calls for the Egyptian League stability…
iBAHN acquires Menacom
LONDON: iBAHN announced the acquisition of Menacom, a provider of digital internet services to hoteliers in Egypt. Menacom provides plug and play connectivity for guests in leading hotel groups with…
Thousands protest on final election registration day
ZAQAZIQ/CAIRO: Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood members demonstrated Thursday, the last day of registration for the April 8 local council elections Demonstrators congregated in front of court houses in the three…
US blasts Egypt over MB crackdown
CAIRO: The United States has lambasted Egypt for the recent spate of arrests of Muslim Brotherhood (MB) members prior to local municipal elections scheduled for April 8.White House spokeswoman Dana…
Economic growth requires strong technology leadership, says IDC
CAIRO: The Middle East and African region will be one the world's leading hotspots for technology investment in 2008, alongside China and India, according to new research from leading analyst…