1. Egyptian tourism promotion authority
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June 2009 Issue # 1
Sharm El Sheikh
The City that never sleeps Flash News
Tourism Field Workers’
Training Program
“Continuous investment in skills
development and sustainable
training of human resources in the
field of tourism, is the backbone for
better standard of services, which
in turn, will give us an edge over
competitors in the same field, in
order to attract tourists to Egypt”,
stated H.E. Minister of Tourism
Zoheir Garanah, in a speech
delivered during the signing of an
agreement between the Egyptian
Tourism Federation and AMIDEAST
(America-Mideast Educational
and Training Services Institute)
to provide courses in the English
language to workers in the tourism
Sharm El Sheikh - the City of Peace - is where tourists from all around the
sector.
world come to spend an unforgettable vacation of their dreams. The agreement is comprised into
three training programs over a
Shar m El Sheikh is strategically and every taste. span of three years, to provide
located at the southern edge of the better customer service and
Sinai Peninsula, where the two gulfs Hotels improving guest satisfaction. The
of Aqaba and Suez meet with the Sharm has wide a range of hotels that programs are fully financed by the
Red Sea; thus considered a meeting are lined up along Sharm Peace Road Ministry of Tourism:
point between both Asia and Africa. and different bays; most of them are
A recreation, residential and business at a walking distance from the main 1. Amideast will be providing
resort. Ne’ama bay. If you are looking for the courses in the English language
for more than 100,000 employees
hustle and bustle, then you should opt
in the following sectors: Front
Sharm, the City for a hotel there, or for those at a walk-
Desk, Food and Beverage and
The city is endowed with a moderate ing distance from the bay, like Marriott, Housekeeping, to 3 and 4 star hotel
sunny weather, almost all year long, Hilton and Sofitel. However, if you are employees, starting with hotels in
charming turquoise water, coral reefs searching for a peaceful holiday, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada
and distinctive types of fish. Besides a where you can enjoy the beach, the resorts.
variety of land and water sports, visitors hotel’s facilities and sports such as golf
can just lie down and enjoy the warm and tennis - Maritim Jolie Ville Golf and 2. The second program will train
sun on the fine white sand beaches Resort is around 10 minutes by taxi from around 3,000 employees at
or hotel swimming pools. From Sharm, Ne’ama bay. It is one of many recom- airports, taxi drivers, waiters and
you can embark on sea excursions to mended hotels. Most other hotels are retail shops salespeople and others
who have direct contact with
any of the nearby protectorates, or on located not far from the bay by taxi.
tourists, in basic English language
a desert safari excursion. Sharm boasts
conversation courses.
of a large number of hotels and res- Excursions & Aqua Sports
taurants that cater nearly to all kinds Sharm El Sheikh is home to many water 3. The third program will provide
of budgets; it is a fascinating, recre- sports and marine related activities. courses in hospitality to hotel
ational and night life city that never Many diving centers offer boat trips management staff.
sleeps, offering a lot to its visitors, and to explore the wonders of the sea.
there is basically everything for each The National Park in Ras Mohammed
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located on the very tip of the Sinai Pangaea Night Club Sharm is a hub for divers and diving clothes and beach wear.
Peninsula probably represents some centers. In every corner, all around The three main shopping areas are
of the most famous diving sites in the the city or even in your hotel, you will in Ne’ama Bay Promenade, the Old
Red Sea with 800-metre (2,600 ft) find one. Centers usually provide train- Market and El Mercato, next to Ritz
deep reef walls and pounding current ing for beginners or amateurs as well Carlton Hotel on Sharm Elysee Road.
and coral gardens. Other great div- as training certificates. Ask your hotel As you are strolling on Ne’ama Bay,
ing sites include, Ras Om El Sid, Tiran concierge for the best and well-known take a look at Aladin art gallery. You
Island, the Straits of Tiranand wrecks centers in the vicinity. will marvel at its exquisite and uniquely
like the Thistlegorm and Dunraven. displayed collection offered at mod-
An interesting place is El Fanar, an Recreation and Entertainment erate prices. Aladin displays a large
ecological diving site all surrounded Aqua Park- El Hadaba collection of distinctive Egyptian arts
Na’ema Bay
by the sea, located in Ras Um El Sid. Cleo Park is the first pharoanic-themed and crafts, from 100% hand-woven
Any kind of aquatic sports is available water park to open in Sharm. It is Egyptian items, leather bags, to fused
in Sharm, from Snorkeling and Scuba located in the heart of Ne’ama Bay. glass items and hand made desert
Diving, wakeboarding, waterskiing, You can purchase your tickets at the style jewelry and accessories. Kenooz
windsurfing, para-sailing and canoe- door. Antique Shop is for antique collectors.
ing, to glass bottom boats to explore Opening hours: daily from 10:00 am Although the shop is very small and
El Mercato
the marine life of the red sea with- until sunset. packed with items in a disorganized
out getting wet. Diving centers are and chaotic manner, yet it is worth the
The Desert’s Spices
located everywhere, at Ne’ama Bay, 3D Cinema stop. Baraka Carpets has seventeen drink. Also, don’t miss Little Buddha gift
El Hadaba, Nab’q Bay The only 3D movie experience in Sharm years experience in carpet-making shop located next door. Reservations
It is advisable to check various excur- The Ice Bar that will introduce you to the Red Sea and it is clearly demonstrated in this are highly recommended. El Fishaway
sions and reserve with your tour life, without having to go through a shop. Even those who are not even Café is another popular place to visit,
operator prior to your arrival, or the real diving experience. The show is for considering one, will probably end up for a Shisha and their famous hot
concierge at your hotel can assist you around 45 minutes. You can make your buying one of those little Bedouin style drinks.
to find a reliable tour agency, or you reservations at the Jolie Ville Golf and pillow covers or small wool Bedouin kil- At Soho Square, located next to the
can check with the tour agency at Resort desk or from the main office. ims. If you go to El Mercato, keep an Savoy hotel and not far from the air-
your hotel, if any. Operating hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, eye on the man who has an open dis- port, you will find anything your heart
You can also enjoy an exciting camel 4:00 pm- 10:00 pm play of all kinds of trinkets that you can desires, among which are Pangaea or
ride in the desert, or a dining experi- pack in your suitcase such as old wine Caligula Night Clubs, and the Ice Bar,
ence with a Bedouin family, where you United Submarine jugs, old doorknockers, and other flea where you will literally be seated on ice
can get introduced to their different Sharm by night Explore the Red Sea life with United market types of items. stools, surrounded by ice everywhere. If
customs and traditions. A desert safari Submarines. You can reserve from the At the Old Market, you will love the col- you haven’t packed your snow jacket,
in a 4WD Jeep, and hike up the col- Savoy Hotel, Soho Square or from their orful display of souvenirs, beachwear, don’t worry, you will be provided with
orful rocky mountains in the colored address at Hadabet Um El Sid. The trip Egyptian crafts and brics and bracs, one by the staff.
canyon, which is located at a distance lasts for around an hour and a half. that you will want to take back home Terrazzina Beach Party is on every
of around 240 kilometers from Sharm, with you. Of course, a belly dancers’ Friday. Displaying the best beach
nearby Noweiba, is another exciting Soho Square outfit displayed in many shops, should music from 1 pm until late at night.
Flea Market Style antiques
and unique activity. This area is an entertainment of its be on your list too.
own. Visitors will love the ice skating Casinos
Diving Centers rink, where professionals are there to Bars and Nightlife Several casinos are located all over
help you. Open daily from 7 pm to There are lots of venues where you can Sharm, one of the most famous and
midnight. The Bowling Alley is the first of hang out. If you only stroll the Ne’ama attracting is Sinai Sharm Grand Casino,
its kind, with its disco style phosphoric Bay promenade, you will find all types located on the main road- Peace
lanes, bowling pins and lanes. Open of authentic restaurants, ice cream Road.
from 7 pm to midnight. The Culturama shops, nightclubs, and fast food out-
is an interesting and fun way to know lets. It is a bustling place that almost Dining Experience
more about the whole of Egypt’s never sleeps. Hard Rock Café and Fish lovers shouldn’t miss Fares – a local
history through a 180 degree, nine Sanafir are among the popular places restaurant at the old market (souk). It
panoramic screens, then you have an there. Little Buddha restaurant, sushi is around 10- 15 minutes away by taxi
entire mile of fun shopping, and for the bar and lounge, is the sister venue of from Ne’ama bay. The restaurant is
kids, there is a special arcade reserved the Buddha Bar - Paris. The restaurant on the go, day and night. Choose
for them. opens from 3:00 pm- 2:30 am, offering your fish and shrimps fresh from the
an assortment of Asian dishes. The bar net and enjoy dining in their modest
Shopping opens from 1:00 am- 4:00 am, while the and inexpensive restaurant. No reser-
There are shopping malls galore in lounge opens daily from 11:30 pm with vation is required. El Masreen is also in
Sharm. Visitors will find all sorts, from an entrance fee of around US$25. Girls old souk and serves Kebab and Kofta,
Egyptian crafts such as hand woven shouldn’t miss the girls’ night out every the aroma of the grilled lamb meat will
rugs, kilims, hand-blown glass, desert Wednesday (for the moment), which make you pay a second visit. Dananeer
Bombay Indian Restaurant
style jewellery and accessories, to includes free entrance and one free is a first category restaurant in Sharm
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as per www. traveladvisor.com web- show you the home of your dreams, the Sinai green tea, mixed with desert
Nabq Protectorate:
site. A reasonably priced seafood and perched around the city. herbs of habuck and marmaraya.
steak house restaurant. The restaurant
has a unique arabesque setting, with Transportation
The wilderness at your footsteps
Soho Square
wooden chairs and tables inlaid with Taxis (white and blue) are your best
mother of pearl, as well as Mashrabeya transport. You will have to negotiate
style windows enabling the guest to the price first, but it is approximately
look over the Ne’ama promenade. It 10 dollars more or less from one site to
is recommended to reserve if the num- another, and drivers accept any kind
ber is 10 or more. of currency.
Abou El Sid is known for its assortment Free Shuttle Buses: Usually hotels pro-
of appetizers, such as tahini, hummus, vide a free shuttle bus service from the
cold vine leaves stuffed with rice, hotel to Ne’ama Bay and back as well
kobeba (lamb meatballs) besides as airport pickups and transfer.
typical Egyptian dishes. Zaman, the Rent a Car: The concierge at your
Lebanese restaurant, serves an authen- hotel can connect you with nearby
tic cuisine. Open buffet is only on car rental service agencies, or you
Wednesdays. It is located at the Jolie can check the car rental service desk
Zen Chinese Restaurant
Ville Royal Club/ Jolie Ville Golf and at your hotel.
Resort. Dine whilst enjoying a remark-
able view of the hotel’s golf course. How to get there
Reservation is highly recommended. By land from Cairo is around a five to
Soho Square’s Indian restaurant, six hours drive, or by air, since Sharm
Bombay and Savoy’s Rosmarino are has an international airport attracting
a little on the expensive side, but are both internal and international charter
highly recommended. A new Steak flights. Sharm El Sheikh is the capital of the into trees, Nabq is an ideal place for Protectorate is great place to have
House opened called La Parrila Steak Red Sea Riviera, a quintessential resort bird watching. Located right on sev- fun; lest we forget that it is a fragile
house is under Italian management The booming Nabq Bay City town that caters to about everything eral species migration route, some stop ecosystem that we have decided to
Aladin Gallery
and offers pasta specialties, grilled Nabq bay stands out; it is a tranquil you might think of. It will certainly leave for a break, while others call the place safeguard and protect. Such a notion
dishes, hamburgers and a variety of bay 20 minutes away from the bustling you breathless. But what if you want to home. Grab your binoculars and look has to be carefully regarded when we
sandwiches. Take-away and catering Ne’ama bay. It is highly recommended gasp some fresh air, away from the out for herons, plovers, gulls, terns and pay the place a visit. Take as much
service is available. Another Italian for families and seekers of a peaceful crowded beaches and the hip night- the Red Sea endemic White-Eyed Gull as you want of photographs, but
restaurant that opens from noon to and relaxing vacation. At Nabq, you life? Nabq is your long pursued quest. with its vibrant yellow legs, blood red bill please leave only footprints behind.
midnight is Da Maria is unique as it is can enjoy a nice stroll at La Strada Located just 25km north of Sharm El and a crescent-like white ring around Haphazard littering and trashing can
perched on a terrace on a reef over- and the nearby El Khan promenade. Sheikh, it doesn’t take more than ten the eyes. Tired of staring through your have a devastating impact on the
looking the Red Sea. You can also enjoy a relaxing morning minutes to reach the natural protec- binoculars? Get in your diving suit and ecology. Equally destroying can be
Method of payment at most of the coffee at Starbucks (El Khan, infront torate of Nabq. The 600 km² marine take a plunge; the reefs are mind-bog- your own four-wheel drive; driving out-
restaurants is in Egyptian and foreign of Beach Resort Laguna Vista Squash reserve offers a unique opportunity to gling to say the least, especially those side the designated areas and tracks
currency, as well as, credit cards and Tennis). El Khan has its unique style experience Mother Nature at its best. at Ras Tantur and Nakhlet el-Tal. And can squash plants and blossoms.
of hut-shaped buildings denoting a With varying terrain, Nabq interiors are if your still waiting for your PADI open Locals are part of the grand ecosys-
Conventional Tourism charming ambience on the site. dotted with high chain mountains while water certificate, put on your snor- tem as well, and in Nabq there are
Sharm is equipped with different con- Nabq is equipped with different facili- its coast plays host to a five kilometre kelling gear; there are a plethora of two main permanent Bedouin settle-
ference centers, and most hotels are ties such as supermarkets, one of which stretch of mangrove; the most northerly underwater life to behold without get- ments; the villages of Khereiza and El
specially equipped with ballrooms is METRO next to Oriental Resort and One of many Conference centres in the Red Sea. Mangrove is not just an ting too deep. And after all said and Gharqanah. Please be respectful to
and meeting places for conference in front of La Strada shopping arcade. atypical tree that grows out of the sea! done, if you still feel the urge for some their conservative culture and don’t
settings. Among the many are the For any emergencies, El Ezzaby phara- It plays a pivotal role for the surrounding good adrenaline pumping activity, no flash your camera before asking for
Savoy Conference Center, Egypt Hall macy operates 24/7 and is located at ecology; acting as a natural nursery for need to worry; certain areas are desig- permission first.
and The Maritim Jolie Ville International El Khan entrance promenade, infront small fish and crustaceans, providing nated for quad biking and four-wheel Reaching Nabq from Sharm El Sheikh
Congress Center on Peace Road next of Laguna Vista Hotel. nestling locations for birds and forming off-roading. Enjoy the thrill as you bash is straightforward; just follow the airport
to Jolie Ville Hotel. Do not miss La Strada free bus ser- natural tsunami wave breakers. Put on through the roving dunes. Thinking out road heading north. The tarmac ends
vice, a good way to get an overview your sneakers and go mangrove wad- of the box, Nabq Natural Protectorate right before the protectorate main
Real Estate of the whole area. Check its pick up ing, it is spectacular. In one particular is not all about enjoying nature and entrance gate. From there it is dirt track
Sharm’s real estate is booming, as and drop points with your hotel. If you Zaman, Lebanese location, El Gharqanah The Drowned, the great outdoors, it can also make all the way; hence, it is much advisable
many tousists find the city a resort to opt to purchase some spices to take Restaurant you can have a peaceful stroll, or up for a good team building activity to have your 4X4 in mint condition
return to, more than once. Home val- back home, you will find what you are rather a wade, midst the mangrove playground; especially if you are hav- before you venture. Inside the protec-
ues are excellent for investment, also looking for at the Nubian Beauty shop trees, and all the way to a nearby ing your company’s year-end meeting torate there is a rather small rest house
renting an apartment or family chalets at La Strada. The shop has a nice col- shipwreck. No need to bring your div- held in one of Sharm El Sheikh copi- that offers soft drinks and a limited vari-
can be as little as LE 1,000 or US$500 lection of spices, herbs, olive oil and ing gear, the walk is waist-deep and ous hotels. A Summer Camp at Nabq ety of sandwiches. Grab a light lunch
- 600 a month. There are many repu- natural products. You should try and the shipwreck is visible from the shore. sounds enticing as well. with you; after all it is a picnic into the
table real estate agencies that can take back home at least 250 grams of If you are a nature lover but not that Without a doubt Nabq Natural wilderness at your footsteps.
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Discovery Visit:
Revealing an Ottoman Mosque
Tourism News
Jaz Little Venice Golf Resort
Opens Its Doors
Sulayman Pasha El –Khadim - Sariyat El Gabal
Solely and invisibly positioned in a Proceed towards the mosque,
Egypt receives first place
serene and tranquil area within the ascend the flight of steps up and pass
In a poll conducted by the
confines of Salah Al-Din citadel, and through a plain façade and a small organizing committee of the
particularly at the very far eastern end portal carried on a half dome with London International Dive Show,
of the northern enclosure, exists an stalactites. The simplicity observed on Egypt received first place as the
extraordinary Ottoman style mosque the outside does not give any impli- first tourist destination for diving
- the mosque of Sulayman Pasha El cation of the extravagance to be and water sports of the year.
Khadim, remarkably known by Sariyat El witnessed in the interior, and princi- The award was received by Mr.
Gabal. Years before the construction of pally the prayer hall, which takes the Hesham Gabr, Chaiman of the
the citadel as a fortress and a residence shape of an inverse T with a marble Egyptian Chamber of Diving &
for the rulers and their garrisons in the mihrab impressively located in the Water Sports.
The award is an assurance of the
12th century, Prince El Mortadi Magd stem of the T. The hall is covered by
continuous efforts conducted by the
El Khalaafa Abu Mansur Kesta El Aamiri a central cupola surrounded by three
Ministry of Tourism, in cooperation
built the first marks of the current mosque semi-cupolas similar to the neighboring with the Federation, to monitor
in AD 1141, which was dedicated to Sidi Muhammad Ali mosque. The cupolas and upgrade the level of services
Sarayyah, a companion of the prophet are covered with green ceramic and of the Diving Centres in Egypt, and
whose shrine is incorporated within the inscribed with various verses from the in particular the high performance
mosque. In AD 1528 Sulayman Pasha El- Kuran. Smaller medallions interrupting standards of the workers while
Khadim – a court eunuch who became the inscription, incorporate the names Jaz Hotels, Resorts and Cruises announced the opening of its latest abiding to the international
addition to the extensive Jaz portfolio, Jaz Little Venice Golf Resort, outdoor sports standards. The
wali or governor for the janissary corps of God, Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Umar,
located in Ain Sokhna. exhibition is held yearly in Great
of the Ottoman army that were quar- Uthman and Ali, which is a typical fea-
tered in the northern enclosure of the ture of Ottoman mosques. Domes in This Golf Resort encompasses 120 pleasantly furnished guest rooms, all Britain and is attended by a large
number of Aquatic sports lovers,
citadel restored the mosque; thus con- Ottoman mosques were used to cover with a balcony or a terrace overlooking the beach, golf course and pool, in
representative from tourism and
sidered the first Ottoman mosque to be the whole sanctuary of the mosque addition to the standard modern day amenities. Having numerous culinary
sports media.
erected in Egypt. and not just the mausoleum or the part choices such as two restaurants, three bars and a pub, guests will surely be The award confirmed that Egypt
A visit to the mosque is highly recom- in front of the mihrab. Certainly, more spoilt for choice. Additional facilities include wireless internet connectivity is making a huge effort in keeping
mended and it is advisable to take a time will be spent in this hall than the throughout the hotel, two swimming pools and a fully equipped health club. good standards in this field and
cab, as parking is a major issue. Upon rest of the mosque just to admire the A banquet room is also available and well appointed to cater to a full array its strong presence in specialized
arrival stroll up the ramp leading to exquisite and intricate decoration of of events. Moreover, an international 9-hole golf course, fitness center, kids exhibitions, quality standard
the citadel from the street level, stop the ceiling with its surrounding cupolas. club and an outlet offering live entertainment is due to open soon after. of display at the exhibitions
to purchase your ticket for around LE Among the other elements is the mar- For further information kindly visit www.jaz.travel and excellent presentations
50 for tourists. ble pulpit or the minbar decorated by at seminars, in addition to the
Pass through the security check point geometric motifs based on stars and intensive training courses to
accredit snorkeling guides.
and enjoy a short stride surrounded polygonal forms and has a pointed Six Senses Spa opened at
by the citadel walls and towers until top just like the minaret, which is a true
InterContinental Hotels Group in
you reach the tourism police office Ottoman characteristic. Attached to
on your right hand side and the stairs the upper part of the wall facing the
Port Ghalib - Egypt
leading to the magnificent mosque prayer niche- mihrab and reached by Egypt’s first Six Senses Spa has opened
of Muhammad Ali on your left; stop an inner staircase is positioned, a nicely at InterContinental The Palace Port
for a marvelous photo shooting that painted and decorated Dekket El Ghalib Resort, in Marsa Alam, Egypt.
shows the entire mosque. Continue Mobaligh or the so called The Podium The Six Senses Spa will service the three
on the adjacent ramp till you find the of the orator. A door in the western wall resorts located at Port Ghalib Resort.
mosque of Al Nasir Muhammad, turn leads to the courtyard, surrounded by The uniquely designed spa occupies
right around the mosque and left until an arcade covered by shallow domes 1,700 square metres, comprising sixteen treatment areas including two Thai
you encounter the military museum; once covered with green tiles. To the treatment rooms, and one wet treatment room with classically designed stone
consequently take another right and left of the entrance on the south wall beds. The spa includes a sauna, steam room, changing rooms, fully equipped The Minister of Tourism, Mr. Zoheir
proceed till you find the royal carriage of the sanctuary lies the minaret, a tall gym, and traditional hammams. A separate wet room offers a steam room Garanah has advised all tourism
museum on your right. It’s then when and slender shaft with a pointed top and shower, plus a state-of-the-art ice room. agencies to inform the Ministry of
you gaze to your left and pause for that used to be covered with green The Six Senses Spa at Port Ghalib is located just five minutes from Marsa Alam Health with a list of visitors coming
minutes to marvel at such a unique tiles typical of the traditional Ottoman International Airport on the Red Sea and is only two and a half hours by road, from countries where there is a high
and unbelievable example of the style. On the western side of the court- with cenotaphs covered with various from the Valley of the Kings. It is an ideal destination for guests looking for a rate of HINI flu outbreak. He also
early sixteenth century, which from yard incorporated in the architecture types of turbans in marble. On the unique and enriching wellness experience to balance the senses, ensuring a requested the Tourism Federation
the first glance you will sense some sort of the mosque and covered by a northern side of the courtyard a door positive impact on their well-being. to report any cases of the flu
of similarity between it and the near dome larger than those around the leads to another courtyard incorpo- Six Senses Spa: Tel: 065 336 0000/25. Ext. 7117 among tourists, during their visit to
by Muhammad Ali mosque; yet on a courtyard is the shrine of Sidi Sariyyah rating a building, which is probably a Open 11 am - 9 pm Egypt, to the Ministry of Health.
smaller scale. as well as tombs of Ottoman officials Kuttab.
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CaLENDER
June
10th Anniversary
of the Egyptian
International
EL-Sawy Cultural Wheel
25th of June: Dialogue Dance Co.
(Russia)
Gomhouria Theater
Egypt
What’s On This Month The Exhibition Complex (Hall 1,2,3,4) GSM : 0111711132, Website: www.
mediapharmaexpo.org Modern Dance 27th of June: Dialogue Dance Co.
Monday 1ST Thursday 18th – Monday 22nd E-mail: conference@mediapharmaexpo.
Art Stock (Paintings & Sculptures) org, expo@mediapharmaexpo.org Festival (Russia)
Sayed Darwish Theater (Alexandria)
Exhibition Organizer: Massive Conferences and June 16th to July 6th at various
until October 8th Inter Build Exhibition for Building and Trade Fairs 26th of June: Fadwa AL-Hanady (Egypt)
Featuring works by veteran artists: Adam
Construction Cairo International Conference Centre cultural centres Small Hall, Cairo Opera Houseairo
Henein, Adel el Siwi, Ahmed Nosseir, Fathy Egypt)
Tel.:+20-2-330-50898 – +20-2-3303-7257
Afifi, Hamed Abdallah, Omar El Fayoumi This year, the International Modern
Fax.:+20-2-3304-6007 26th of June: Mohamed Habib (Egypt)
and others
Downtown Gallery, Karim Francis
Website : http://www.agd-exhibitions.net, Cairo News: Dance Festival will be a huge event in EL-Sawy Cultural Wheel
Contemporary Art Gallery, 1 El Sherifein
E-mail :info@agd-exhibitions.net
Organizer: Arab Group for Development
Downtown Cairo to become a both Cairo and Alexandria with many 27th of June: (Turkey)
St. off Kasr El Nil. 2nd floor.
Cairo International Conference Centre : tourist attraction area well-known international dance compa- Gomhouria Theater
Tel: +20 -16 -849 -3509 nies participating. The performances
All CICC except Cheops hall Cairo’s local council started
this year are of the highest standards 29th of June: (Turkey)
efforts to renovate the downtown and not to be missed.
Tuesday 2nd Friday 26 th area of Cairo. The festival is organized byLebanese
Sayed Darwish Theater
Music and Song concert Music Concert Renovations will include wash- Spain
artistic director Walid Aouni who has 28th of June: Wanted Posse Co.
Cubanason Band - Jirtik Band - Ahmed Sharhabiel ing down the buildings, re-painting dedicated years in finding the Egyptian (France)
Latino & Modern songs and friends at 9 pm historical heritage buildings, and Modern Dance Company and creating
River Hall, Sawy Cultural Wheel, end 26 Cairo Opera Houes (Out Door Theater)
Afro beat and Reggae closing down a shopping mall in one of the best, not only in Egypt but has
July St. Zamalek. Tel: + 20-2-2736-8881
Azhar Park, Geneina Theatre, Salah the center of downtown, which also been recognized internationally. 29th of June: Salah AL-Brogy (Egypt)
Salem St. Aouni has produced several shows that
Classic Music Tel: +20-2- 2362 5057 causes traffic jams. In the plan to Small Hall, Cairo Opera Houseairo
have landed favourably with the critics. Opera House
Cairo Symphony Orchestra at 9 pm restore the buildings to their original
Weber: “Oberon” Overture, Beethoven: This year, the Festival will honour several 29th of June: Mohamed Fowzy (Egypt)
heydays, the local council is plan-
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.3 Saturday 27th artists in different fields, among which EL-Sawy Cultural Wheel
ning to review all encroachments
Schumann: Symphony No.3, Soloist: Egyptian Modern Songs are Minister of Culture, Dr. Farouk Hosni
Mohamed Saleh, Conductor: Hisham and illegal rentals. Also public and veteran novelist Youssef Idris. France
Gabr 3G band and Khaled Youssef transportation within the down-
30th of June: TERENCE LEWIS
River Hall, Sawy Cultural Wheel, end 26 CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY
Cairo Opera House, Small Hall town area will be re-routed.
July St. Zamalek. Tel: +20-2- 2736 8881 The program is as follows: (TLCDC) India
All this will be in junction with 16th of June: Othello Gomhouria Theater
Thursday 4th – Monday 8th Saturday 27th – Monday 29th the completion of a four-storey Cairo Opera House / Main Hall
Exhibition parking garage in Tahrir Square, 2nd of July: Kareem Khaleel (Egypt)
Conference and Exhibition
where another shopping mall 20th of June: Walid Aouni for the EL-Sawy Cultural Wheel
Furnex Exhibition International Conference and
will be removed to make way for Egyptian Modern Dance Company – 3rd of July: TERENCE LEWIS
Furniture Exhibition Exhibition of Medical and
smoother traffic flow. Opening Event CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY
Tel.: +2(02)5271010, Fax.: +20-2-2527-015
Veterinary Sciences Sayed Darwish Theater (Alexandria) (TLCDC) India
Organizer: Expolink Egypt, www.expolink. Don’t Miss This While in Cairo France
Tel.: +2-02-2454-5313 – +20-02-2452-8528, Walid Aouni for the Egyptian Modern
org Sayed Darwish Theater (Alexandria)
Fax.: +20-2-2256-6653 One of the very traditional song
Cairo International Conference Centre : Dance Company (EGYPT) opening
website: www.massivegroup.com, E-mail: and music places to visit and to
all halls except Cheops hall Event
fairs@massivegroup.com 3rd of July: Sareyyet Ramallah Troupe
witness the true colors of folkloric
Organizer: Massive Co. for Conference for Music and Dance
Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th and Exhibition Egyptian music is at Makan. 17th of June: Adham Hafes (Egypt) (Palestine)
Ballet Cairo International Conference Centre :: Set in a heritage home, visitors EL-Sawy Cultural Wheel Gomhouria Theater
Mycerinos Hall - Salon 600/800 can be seated on chairs, or better
“Odysseus - Hero of Troy at 9 pm
Cairo Opera Ballet Company Conference still, on pillows and kilims. A very 18th of June: Nacera Belaza Co. 4th of July: Mohamed AL-Sayadi
Main Hall, Cairo Opera House. International Conference for casual setting, while sipping hot (France) (Egypt) Greece
Tel: + 20-2-2736-1043 sugared tea. The concerts are held Small Hall Theater- Cairo Opera House
Health and Beauty - HEBEX EL-Sawy Cultural Wheel
Tel.: +20-2-2393-9193 – +20-2-2393-9895, every Tuesday and Wednesday of
Tuesday 9th – Friday 12th Fax.: +20-2-2393-6530 the week starting at 9 pm.
19th of June: Plan B Co. (Spain) 5th of July: Sareyyet Ramallah Troupe
Ballet (Canada) website: http://www.greenlinefairs.com, Gomhouria Theater for Music and Dance
E-mail: info@greenlinefairs.com You will enjoy listening to Mazaher
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Troupe, (Palestine)
Organizer: Green Line Fairs Co. ensemble, Mawawil Baladi, Jaafra 20th of June: Kamal Rabeea, (Egypt)
presenting TooT and Noces Sayed Darwish Theater (Alexandria)
Main Hall, Cairo Opera House Cairo International Conference Centre :: (Arabic tribes from Aswan), Nubian El Sawy Cultural Wheel, Zamalek
The Gallery - Chefren hall music & songs, zikr & Sufi songs,
Conference 5th of July: (America)
Friday 12th Sunday 14th Sudanese music & songs). 21st of June: Aerites Dance Co. Gomhouria Theatre
Global Research Conference For MakAn: Saad Zaghloul Street, (Greece) Russia
Exhibition Medicine, Sera Vaccines
All performances start at 9.00 p.m
11461, El Dawaween, Cairo. (on the Gomhouria Theater Tickets at: Cairo Opera House /
Employment and Training Fair - & Pharmaceutical Sciences Drug
Bank Exhibition corner of across Saad Zaghloul and Gomhouria Theater (Cairo)
industries, Vaccine Production, 23rd of June: Aerites Dance Co.
Tel.:+20-2-2273-2237, Fax.:+20-2-2273-2055 Mansour street)E-mail: makan@ EL-Sawy Cultural Wheel)) Information:
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics (Greece)
Website : http://www.artlineplateau.com egyptmusic.org. Tel: +20-2-2792- 739 81 44 - 739 81 32 Sayed Darwish
E-mail : info@artline.com, Organizer: Art Supplies Trade Show Sayed Darwish Theater, Alexandriaia)
0878. http://www.egyptmusic.org Theater (Alexandria)) Information: 03
line Plateau Co. (Medipharma Expo 2009)
Tel. : +20-2-2452-8528 – +20-2-2450-1591, 4800138 – 4865106
Cairo International Conference Centre : 24th of June: Mirette Mechail (Egypt)
Fax: +20-2-2256-6653
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6. Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority News letter
Directory
• Aladin Art Gallery Fax: +20-69-360-4499 • Soho Square, for reservations at
The shop opens daily from 7:00 am +20-11-666-6167 all outlets, call: Royal Savoy Hotel,
– 2:00 am, which is one of the few +20-11-666-6168 White Knight Beach, Sharm El
shops to open that early. Location: E-mail: reservation@3dplanet-eg. Sheikh. Tel: +20-69- 360 2777
In front of the Pacha Club, Ne’ama com or at the Jolie Ville Golf and
Bay. Sharm El Sheikh. Resort • Jolie Ville Golf Resort, Sharm El
Shop Cellular: +20-10-094-6454. Sheikh
E-mail: botros@aladinsinai.com.. • United Submarine • Tel: +20-69-3600 630/1/2
Ticket prices: US$35. There are
• Baraka Carpets: different prices for European Union • Kan Zaman Restaurant,
• Sharm Mall, Opposite Pacha and British citizens Na’ama Bay. Sharm El Sheikh
Club, Ne’ ama Bay, just next door to For reservation contact: • Tel: +20-69- 360 4488 &
Sharm El Sheikh Real Estate. reservation@unitedsubmarines.com • +20-10-131 9021
Tel:+20-12-218-1597 or Website: www.unitedsubmarines.
+20-12-372-2540 com • Azhar Park, Geneina Theatre,
Address: Villa #220, Ard El Mazad, Salah Salem St. Cairo
• Little Buddha Bar Hadabet Um El Sid. Sharm El Sheikh Tel: +20-2- 2362-5057
Contact Information Tel:+20-10-005-9512;+20-12-778-
Sharm El Sheikh Naama Bay Hotel 4638; +20-69-366-2252 • Cairo Opera House
Tel: +20-69- 360-1030 Gezira, Cairo
Fax: +20-69- 360-1588 • La Parilla Steak House, Dahab Tel: +20-2- 2739-0132
E-mail: reservation@littlebuddha- Mall 35, Hadaba. Sharm El Sheikh
sharm.com Tel: 019 489 8288 SuperJet Bus Service
Tel: +20-2-2290-9017
Website: www.littlebuddha-sharm.
com • Terrazzina Beach, Sharm El Maya,
West Delta Bus Service
beside Iberotel Palace, Tel: +20-2-2415-6597
• Dananeer Restaurant: Sharm El Sheikh
Shamandura Mall, King of Bahrin St, For information call: +20-10-500 Egyptair
Ne’ama Bay. Sharm El Sheikh 6621 Tel: +20-2-2393-0381
Tel: +20-69- 360-0321 Tel: +20-2-3347-5193
• Da Maria Hadaba Sharm El
• Abou El Seid: right behind hard sheikh. Salah Taher St left of East Delta Bus Service
rock café on the upper floor. Sharm Anphoras Hotel. Tel: +20-2-2574-2814
El Sheikh. • Call: +20-10-008 9496 or
• Operates daily from 12:00 pm- • +20-10-259 8108
2:00 am. Reservation is highly
recommended Tel:+20-12-406-1260 • Metro Supermarket at Nabq Bay,
or +20-69-360-3910 Sharm El Sheikh
Call: +20-19619 or +20-69-371-0597
• Sharm El Sheikh Real Estate
5 El Guindy Mall, Opposite Pacha Club • El Ezaby Pharmacy. Sharm El
President: Mr. Tarek El Saadi Sheikh
Tel:+20-12-767-6650 Call: +20-19600 or +20-12-161 6190
Fax: +20-69-360-0926
Mobile:+20-12-216-6101 • Amanda Beach Garden Hotel.
E-mail: tarek@ Sharm El Sheikh
sharmelsheikhrealestate.com Tel: +20-10-426 3088.
Website: www. Andreasdunker62@yahoo.de
sharmelsheikhrealestate.com
• Cleo Aqua Park- Peace Road
• 3D Cinema Tickets Sharm El Sheikh
214 A El Salam Road (Sunny Lakes), Ticket prices: Adults US$35, Children
Sharm El Sheikh US$20, Children 0-4 years old are
Ticket prices: $15 for adults, $10 free.
for children Prices for entrance and park usage
Operating hours: only
10:00 am – 12:00 pm +20-69-360-4400, www.cleopark.
4:00 pm- 10:00 pm net
Tel: +20-69-360-4500
10 June . 2009