The Egyptian FA announced on Monday the fixtures of 2011/2012 Egyptian Premier League season. Reigning champions Ahli will open their season against Harras Hodoud in Cairo, while runners-up Zamalek kick off their campaign when they visit Wadi Degla. Ismaili, who finished third last term, clash with Petrojet in a repeat of the 2010-2011 season opening game, which saw the Dervishes win 1-0 in Suez. The first week will also see Masri visit newly-promoted side Ghazl Mahalla, Arab contractors face Gaish and ENPPI play Gouna. Smouha will have a bye during the first week, given that the Egyptian Premier League comprises 19 clubs this season after calling off relegation for last term. League debutants Dakhlia host Ittihad, while fellow newcomers Bani Suef Telephones will travel to Cairo to face MCDR. Military Production meet Police Union. The fixture dates are yet to be determined by the competition's committee.