The magic behind belly dance costumes
CAIRO: When meeting a belly dance costume maker, it's only natural that the conversation turns into one about heritage and art. Such was the case when I met Ahmed Diaa,…
Worldwide protests to mark anniversary of imprisoned student blogger
CAIRO: As the one year anniversary of the detainment of student blogger Kareem Amer approaches, activists of the online campaign Free Kareem Coalition are preparing for a day of worldwide…
National Council for Human Rights drafts law on places of worship
CAIRO: The civil rights and legislative committees of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) have finalized the draft law regulating the building of churches and mosques, according to Hafez…
US Copts conference to be protested by Egyptian Copts
CAIRO: Coptic activists from a number of minor Egyptian political parties are currently organizing a protest in Egypt against an upcoming international Coptic conference, according to local press reports.Eight political…
Case set to launch 'Extreme' trading system
CAIRO: The Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange (Case) is looking into launching a new trading system named "Extreme alongside the current system.The "Extreme trading system, announced Chairman of the Case…
Zaki angry at Mansour comments
CAIRO: Amr Zaki says he feels insulted by Ayman Mansour after the Zamalek assistant coach described the striker's announcement of retirement as "silly . Following Zamalek s 1-1 draw with…
Hassan unhappy with Ittihad treatment
CAIRO: Veteran striker Hossam Hassan is unhappy with Ittihad s intention to punish him for missing training, saying that someone of his stature shouldn't be treated like that. Ittihad football…
Moawad on brink of Merrikh move
CAIRO: Ismaili defender Sayed Moawad said that he is on the verge of completing a move to Sudanese club Al-Merrikh in January.The Egypt full-back confirmed that a LE 4 million…
Zaki apologizes to Zamalek
CAIRO: Amr Zaki has apologized to Zamalek board after making outspoken comments against his teammates following the team s disappointing 1-1 Egyptian League draw with bottom side Suez Cement. I…