Hatshepsut's mummy identified, announces Hawass
CAIRO: The mummy of the only female queen that ruled ancient Egypt has been identified following a century of rigorous search, announced antiquities supremo Zahi Hawass Wednesday at a press…
Anti-smoking elicits mixed reactions
CAIRO: The new anti-smoking bill passed by parliament last week, though much-awaited by many, was received with disgruntlement by many others. The bill finally banned smoking for minors (citizens under…
Al-Azhar teachers protest, demand implementation of new law
CAIRO: More than 22,000 teachers at Al-Azhar schools and educational institutions have gone on strike, demanding the implementation of the new teachers law passed by the People s Assembly (PA)…
Azhar denounces 'sheikh' who described the Bible as 'pornographic'
CAIRO: Ahmed Abou Al-Magd, lawyer, filed a complaint to the public attorney against Sheikh Mohamed Hassan for describing the Bible as pornographic. Sheikh Hassan claimed the Bible was a fabricated…
Minya gov. cracks down on unlicensed clinics, health minister bans FGM
CAIRO: Minya governor, General Foad Saad El-Din, announced that 36 unlicensed private clinics in Minya were shut down, in a crackdown following the death of 12-year-old Bodour, who was killed…
Zamalek finalize Al-Tabie's transfer
Beshir Al-Tabie s transfer to Zamalek have been finalized after former club captain Khaled Al-Ghandour agreed terms with Rizespor over his transfer fee. We reached an agreement with the Turkish…
Fayoum hemodialysis water clean again, says ministry spokesman
CAIRO: Water used in hemodialysis at a Fayoum public hospital reportedly falls below the technical specifications set by the Ministry of Health, claimed Al-Masry Al-Youm daily newspaper on Sunday.Samples taken…
Public health insurance will not be privatized, says ministry
CAIRO: Dr Said Rateb, chairman of the Health Insurance Department at the Ministry of Health denied any plans to privatize the public health insurance system.He made this statement to The…