ALEXANDRIA The pearl of mediterranean
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AIESEC ALEXANDRIA providing leadership experiences since 1995
Celebrating 20 years of achievements and success, there is no need to mention that it’s just the result of collaboration through all over the international planary towards delivering positive impact to the world . * 10th globally in number of realizations 2014 * Customer centric entity in Egypt 2013 . * Best GIP performance in Egypt in Q1 & Q3 . * Best LC in MENA region 2014 . * Best collaboration in MENA region ( with LC Sekhir - Bahrain ) . * Best GIP Performance in MENA region 2014 . all of these achievements will not stop us from growing like never before .
Alexandria, A major economic centre in Egypt and the second largest city , extending about 32 km along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of the country. It is also the largest city lying directly on the Mediterranean coast. Alexandria is also considered as Egypt's largest seaport.
History
Alexandria was founded around a small Ancient Egyptian town c. 331 BC by Alexander the Great. It became an important center of t he Hellenistic civilization and remained the capital of Hellenistic and Roman & Byzantine Egypt for almost 1000 years until the Muslim conquest of Egypt in AD 641,
when a new capital was founded at Fustat (later absorbed into Cairo). Hellenistic Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library (the largest in the ancient world; now replaced by a modern one); and the Necropolis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Ongoing maritime archaeology in the harbor of Alexandria, which began in 1994, is revealing details of Alexandria both before the arrival of Alexander, when a city named Rhacotis existed there, and during the Ptolemaic dynasty. From the late 18th century, Alexandria became a major center of the international shipping industry and one of the most important trading centers in the world, both because it profited from the easy overland connection between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and the lucrative trade in Egyptian cotton. Alexandria was the second most powerful city of the ancient world after Rome.
Historical places
The Citadel of Qaitbay
is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.
El-Mursi Abul-Abbas Mosque
is a famous mosque in Alexandria. It is dedicated to the 13th century Alexandrine Sufi saint el-Mursi Abul Abbas whose tomb it contains. It is located near the Citadel of Qaitbay.
The catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egyptand is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences
Montaza Palace and Park
Built under the monarchy, it is a favored tourist spot on account of its sizable gardens and palaces left by its royal heritage; the Egyptian government charges a nominal fee of 15 LE .
Stanley bridge
Cultural places
The Graeco-Roman Museum was created in 1892 , The museum contains several pieces from the 3rd century BC, such as a sculpture of Apis in black granite, thesacred bull of the Egyptians, mummies, sarcophagus, tapestries, and other objects offering a view of Greco-Roman civilization in contact with Egypt.
Ali el hendi cafĂŠ
Wekalet behna
a very important cultural spot in Alexandria which is locate in what was once one of the region’s most important film distribution companies.
Janaklees studio
A cool places for art enthusiasts , hosting galleries and concerts all the time.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city ofAlexandria. It is both a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity, and an attempt to rekindle something of the brilliance that this earlier center of study and erudition represented.
Religious places in Alexandria The Evangelismos Church
has been a monumental symbol of Greece’s presence in Egypt since the time of Cleopatra. Light moving through intricately designed depictions of biblical events on stained glass invokes emotions of splendour and humility.
The Judist Temple
Climate
• Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October. • On average, the coolest month is January. • October is the wettest month. Daily average in October Daily average in November Daily average in December Daily average in January Daily average in February
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Transportaion Taxi
Tram
it’s the most expensive but convenient means of transportation. 5 LE start.
1 LE for the ticket, a bit slow but u get to take a closer look at Alexandria.
Mini bus
Bus
cheap , can get you anywhere. 1 LE start.
1.5 LE for the normal bus ticket, 5 L.E for the red bus.
Famous dishes Fava beans
(Arabic: )ﻓﻮلful are a common staple food in the Egyptian diet, eaten by rich and poor alike.Egyptians eat fava beans in various ways: they may be shelled and then dried, bought dried and then cooked by adding water in very low heat for several hours, etc. They are the primary ingredient in falafel. However, the most popular way of preparing them in Egypt is by taking the mashed, cooked beans and adding oil, salt and cumin to them. The dish, known as ful medames, is traditionally eaten with bread (generally at breakfast) and is considered the Egyptian national dish. Price : 2-3 LE
Koshari
Koshari is widely popular among workers and laborers. It may be prepared at home, and is also served at roadside stalls and restaurants all over Egypt; some restaurants specialize in kushari to the exclusion of other dishes, while others feature it as one item among many. As it does not contain any animal products, it can be considered vegan so long as all frying uses vegetable oil. Price : 10 LE
Molokhia
The dish generally includes some sort of meat; in Egypt this is usually chicken or beef but rabbit or lamb are preferred when available, particularly in Cairo. Cooks in Alexandria often opt to use shrimp in the soup, while Port Said is famous for using fish. The resulting soup is then served over rice. It is also often served with a tomato, onion, and vinegar-based topping. Molokheyyah was consumed in Ancient Egyptian cuisine, where the name "Molokheyyah" originates
MONEY
How the Egyptian Currency looks like 1 LE 5 LE 10 LE 50 LE 100 LE 200 LE
Market: 2/1 kg (1 lb.) 1 liter (1 qt.) 1 liter (1 qt.) 1 kg (2 lb.) 500 gr (16 oz.) 1 kg (2 lb.) 2 kg (4.5 lb.) 2 liters 0.5 liter 0.33 liter
of bonless chicken breast of whole fat milk of water of tomatoes of local cheese of apples of potatoes of Coca-Cola Bread for 2 people for 1day Pack of cigarettes Bottle of wine Domestic beer Imported beer
22 LE 8 LE 4 LE 3.50 LE 23 LE 16 LE 3.50 LE 8 LE 2.50 LE 20.00 LE 70 LE 10 LE 20 LE
Restaurants: Meal, inexpensive resturant 30 LE Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant 175 LE McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo MEal) 35 LE Cappuccino (regular) 16 LE Cost of going out, leisure and entertainment: Fitness club, mounthlu fee for 1 adult 300 LE cinema, international release, 1 seat 35 LE Personal Care: Medicine against cold for 6 days Deodorant, roll-on (50 ml.) Hair shampoo -2in400) 1- ml.) 4 rolls of toilet paper Tube of toothpaste
25 LE 20 LE 22 LE 8 LE 9 LE
Important mobile apps you will need 1 - Egypt’s yellow pages : where you can find all the important contact information. 2 - El Menus : Contains menus of most of the famous restaurants in Egypt. 3 - Bey2ollak : Shows how traffic is between any two points. 4 - Google Maps. 5 - Arabic Dictionary.
Emergency Contacts 1 - Ambulance : 123 2 - Police Department : 122 3 - Fire Department : 180 4 - Police Rescue Department : 126 5 - Telephone directory : 140
“This is a great opportunity for all undergraduates to fast-track their careers and become leading Entrepreneurs of their lives”. Students reaching the end of their studies (seniors) will exposed to successful Local Entrepreneurial Success Stories of Startups, Freelancers and Corporate Representatives through showcasing and working on case-studies, subsequently launching campaigns that will go viral both nationally and internationally with the uttermost goal of guaranteeing job opportunities for everyone and allowing each person to always have for AMAL, or “Hope” and make Achievements. The fields we target range from well-renowned multinationals like FMCGs, to Local Startups and Freelancers of the Alexandrian society. Being part of this project will expose you new opportunities, and compare them to their hometowns. The interns will also practice Film-making and will prepare a short film of a series of videos taken throughout the projects period and also facilitate a conference at the end and present their output in front of the seniors of universities that will help shaping their careers. The interns will also get to experience Alexandria and Egypt as well as its cuisines and attend the Global Village where diverse countries come together to share ideas , traditions and cultures.
Go Green aims to increase the awareness of environmental issues to students in schools. We need to change their attitudes towards the environment, in order to create an aware generation of the local and global environmental issues. This can be done by delivering creative, simple and dynamic methods which can be easily understood by young students from ages between 8 to 16 years. Through these methods we want them to realize the concept of environmental protection and green knowledge (e.g. global warming, pollutants, green effect, sustainable transportation‌.)
ALEXTIVAL
Where the world’s talents meet!
WELCOME TO ALEXTIVAL WHERE THE WORLD’S TALENTS MEET! This project’s main goal is to make the world, especially Egypt, more open to other cultures and talents. Also this festival will contain any kind of talent that could be presented in a show, for example, and not as a limitation (Dancing, Singing, Playing music, Drawing, Photography\Videography\Directing\etc..) Interns will be part of SPEAKING CLUBS that will discuss various topics speaking about world cultures and arts, global interests and topics about the interns country. There will be held a Global Village event where all the interns will meet with the people of Alexandria to showcase the different cultures we have got like your food, dances, traditional costumes and habits, flag, etc…
Requirements: 1. Good spoken English. 2. A presentable talented. (Please attach a video of your talent) 3. Open minded, independent, committed and ready for new experiences. 4. Media documentation (Photos or Films) for your experience in Egypt. Work Environment: 1. Project duration: 4 weeks + 2 weeks exploring Egypt. 2. 1 show per week. (3-2 hours) 3. 3-2 speaking clubs per week. (3-2 hours) 4. No working on Friday and Saturday. Learning Points: 1. Develop talent with international artists 2. Project Management 3. Global Networking 4. Cultural Understanding 5. Team Work 6. Personal Skills
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