Wanted: producer for blockbuster on Egypt's 'October victory'
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak wants a blockbuster movie made on the October 1973 war when Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel and crossed the Suez, the official MENA news…
Al Ahly sets African record but ready to clash with Brazilian samba
With its Sunday bashing of New Zealand's Auckland City 2-0 at the Fifa Club World championship in Japan, Al Ahly became the first African team to win a Club World…
Osama set for Arab Champions League appearance
Zamalek young striker Hossam Osama is set to take part in his side s Arab champions League (ACL) game against Ahli Bordj on Monday.The Cairo side submitted a request to…
Goals eased the pressure, says victorious Jose
Ahly coach Manuel Jose said his players reeled under pressure in the first-half against Auckland City FC on Sunday but they looked comfortable and produced their normal game when goals…
Pan-Arab business group calls for expedition of political, economic reform
Shafik Gabr: timing may now be right to push forward with 2002 Arab League Peace InitiativeCAIRO: Entering its fourth year, the Arab Business Council (ABC) is finally beginning to earn…
France releases men detained in Egypt
PARIS: French anti-terrorist police have freed eight Frenchmen accused by Egyptian authorities of plotting attacks in the Middle East and expelled from Egypt, judicial officials said Sunday.The eight Frenchmen were…
Writers' Forum Shut Down
Café owner allegedly threatened to end weekly meetingFor years, Egyptian novelist Alaa Al Aswani held a weekly literary forum on Thursdays at Downtown Cairo's Al Nadwa Al Thaqaffiya café. Last…
