sports
Judge sends 253 ‘Ultras White Knights’ fans to military prosecution
Egypt
July 28, 2017
Judge sends 253 ‘Ultras White Knights’ fans to military prosecution
Alexandria Public Prosecution on Thursday sent 235 Zamalek football club fans to the military prosecution to commence an investigation on…
Girls only kite-surfing camp to launch this September in Gouna
Features/Interviews
July 14, 2017
Girls only kite-surfing camp to launch this September in Gouna
Much has been said in Egypt about sports being a man’s domain, and it’s no secret that kite-surfing falls under…
Egypt hosts FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup for the first time
Health & Fitness
July 2, 2017
Egypt hosts FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup for the first time
The Egypt Youth National Basketball Team defeated Puerto Rico 67-65 in the opener of the FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup on…
Liverpool completes record £36.9m signing of winger Mohamed Salah
Egypt
June 24, 2017
Liverpool completes record £36.9m signing of winger Mohamed Salah
Liverpool officially announced that it has completed a £39 million, five-year signing of Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah on Thursday. Salah arrived…
Egypt may face ban from international weightlifting federation over doping
Egypt
June 17, 2017
Egypt may face ban from international weightlifting federation over doping
The Egyptian Weightlifting Federation may be facing a hefty fine and ban from international competition for up to two years…
FIBA finally allows Muslim athletes to compete wearing hijab
Health & Fitness
May 7, 2017
FIBA finally allows Muslim athletes to compete wearing hijab
Headwear, including the Islamic headscarf or hijab, will be allowed in professional basketball games from October, following the approval of…
Saudi council rejects proposal for female sports colleges
Middle East
April 27, 2017
Saudi council rejects proposal for female sports colleges
A proposal to establish sports education colleges for Saudi women failed to win enough votes in the kingdom's top advisory…
Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise
Science
April 8, 2017
Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise
Sales of connected items for sport -- including wearables, sports accessories and sportswear -- are expected to reach 253 million…
Nike has a new product for Muslim women: The ‘Pro Hijab’
Life & Style
March 8, 2017
Nike has a new product for Muslim women: The ‘Pro Hijab’
Nike will soon begin selling a performance hijab for Muslim women athletes.The head cover, called the "Nike Pro Hijab," boasts…
Playtime and escape for Syrian children in Lebanon gyms
Life & Style
February 23, 2017
Playtime and escape for Syrian children in Lebanon gyms
Every Sunday, the gymnasium along Beirut's airport highway echoes with the shouting and laughter of dozens of Syrian children enjoying…