Hidelina scandal leads to decrease in blood donations
CAIRO: Despite intense efforts exerted by different organizations to allay the public s fear of tainted blood banks in the wake of the Hidelina blood bags scandal, blood donations have…
Sci-tech: Burning the midnight rubber
Trackmania Nations: Electronic Sports World CupIf you bought it in a box it would be labeled "for ages 7 to 70 and "fun for the whole family . It might…
Egyptian + foreigner = marital harmony or chaos?
What happens when an Egyptian - "conservative , "traditional - marries a foreigner - "liberal, and "independent ? Cultural differences abound, and bliss would seem difficult to find within mixed…
Zamalek in mad scramble to reach African club summit
CAIRO: Zamalek will be one of the most prominent Arab teams in the 11-month climb to the summit of African club football beginning this weekend with a first round of…
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain through to semifinals in Gulf Cup
ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia and Bahrain clinched the remaining semifinal spots at the Gulf Cup on Wednesday.Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 1-0 to top Group B, while Bahrain beat defending champion…
Mido targeted by Manchester City, report
Cairo: Egypt and Tottenham striker Ahmed Hossam Mido is reportedly among several targets on Manchester City s shopping list, BBC sport said.The 23-year-old international is sought by City manager Stuart…
One killed, 20 wounded in Cairo shootout
Cairo: Gunfire broke out Thursday between police and protesters opposed to construction of a cell phone tower south of Giza, and one man was killed and 20 people were wounded,…
Market shares fall on retail sentiment
Cairo: The main share indexes fell up to 2.6 percent on Thursday as retail investors adjusted their stock portfolios ahead of the new month, traders said. The sentiment in the…
Business recap: IFC and Ministry of Petroleum study mining sector reform
CAIRO: The Ministry of Petroleum (MOP) signed a technical assistance agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to reform the country s mining laws in favor of investors, IFC announced…