Grand Mufti: The facts have changed so the fatwa has to change
CAIRO: With an increasing number of people and institutions issuing fatwas, their validity has caused heated debates in recent years. The rise of independent media and countless satellite stations, televised…
Saudi Arabia calculates crescent moon sighting on Shaaban 28
CAIRO: For the first time, the Higher Judiciary Council in Saudi Arabia has announced that it will conduct the sighting of the crescent moon - which would determine the start…
Al Azhar staff of education sector dropped from implementation of teachers' law
CAIRO: Slow implementation of the new teachers' law has fueled worries that Al Azhar academics and non-teaching staff working under the Ministry of Education would be dropped from the list…
Ittihad's Hamdi sanctioned by club
CAIRO: Ittihad playmaker Youssef Hamdi has been suspended by the club for one match and fined LE 20,000, following his furious reaction to being substituted in a friendly against Ahli…
Fathi's agents warns of imbedding problems in Al Ahly deal
CAIRO: Ahmed Fathi s move to Ahly will not go smoothly because the player had signed a paper prohibiting him from playing for any Egyptian side except Ismaili, his agent…
Ten-man Egypt held by Burundi
CAIRO: African champions Egypt have once again failed to grab a win away from home, settling for a goalless draw at minnows Burundi in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers…
Ahli-Contractors game to be played Thursday
CAIRO: The league game between Al Ahly and Arab Contractors will take place this Thursday after the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) rejected Al Ahly's request to move the game before…
Ivory Coast qualifies for African Cup despite 0-0 draw at Gabon
LIBREVILLE, Gabon: Ivory Coast qualified for the African Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Gabon on Saturday.The Elephants, who reached the final last year but…
Abou-Greisha turns down Gulf offer
CAIRO: Ismaili striker Mohamed Mohsen Abou-Greisha said he has turned down a loan offer from UAE side Ras Al-Khaimah, preferring to stay with the Egyptian side until his contract runs…