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SHARM EL-SHEIKH Contents: The City, Do & see, Dining Cafes, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping Accommodations, Essential Information, Maps
Surrounded by a crystal-clear, deep-blue sea and a breathtaking desert landscape, Sharm el-Sheikh has developed into one of the most popular holiday destinations in Egypt. Come here to relax in one of the many well-developed tourist resorts, or dive at the area’s unique coral reefs. But ’Sharm’ is far more than just a resort town. It is also an ideal spot to discover real Egyptian culture and to travel to the neighbouring historic sites such as the renowned Mount Sinai.
The Bays
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Sharm has become one of the top global destinations for snorkelers and divers thanks to its beautiful and diverse sea life, an...
Ice Skating
It may sound strange, but Sharm does have its very own ice skating spots like the El Salam Ice Skating at Concord El Salam Hot...
Mount Sinai
According to Christian belief, it was on Mount Sinai that Moses received the Ten Commandments, making it a popular target for ...
Monastery of St. Catherine
Nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai, the monastery was built for Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565 AD. It later took the na...
Ras Mohamed National Park
This stunning national park lies some 30 kilometres south of Sharm El-Sheikh, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Spre...
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THE CITY
Sharm el-Sheikh - «Sharm» for short - is one of the fastest developing holiday resorts in Egypt. What was a sleepy fishing village less than two decades ago, is now a buzzing tourist destination with some 35,000 inhabitants. Its rocky mountains, beautiful deep-blue sea and its breath-taking desert landscape make it a popular sight for globetrotters from across the world.
If you prefer it more quiet, spend a day at Nabq Bay, which is situated outside of the main tourist area, or spend a day on Sharks’ Bay, about a 20 minute taxi ride from Naama Bay. Ras Um Sid, located west of Naama, is great for snorkelling. Situated about five minutes’ drive from Sharm, it is famous for its stunning coral reefs and boasts an impressive clifi.
Situated alongside the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm is an area of beaches and resorts stretching some 30 kilometres, with Naama Bay forming the main tourist centre.
If you are interested in diving, Sharm El-Maya should be your point of reference. The bay, located near Sharm’s Old Town area, is home to a number of diving centres that will show you the best waters in Sharm. When picking a diving school, however, make sure the school has been accredited by a professional diving association.
The Bays
Sharm has become one of the top global destinations for snorkelers and divers thanks to its beautiful and diverse sea life, and its sandy beaches have become very popular with holidaymakers.
DO & SEE
Even if you do not want to spend your entire holiday on stunning Red Sea beaches, there are still plenty of reasons to come here. Sharm gives you a taste of real Egyptian life and culture, and serves as a base to visit some of the historic sites that surround it. Its crystalclear water and unique sea life have also made Sharm one of the finest diving spots in the world.
Naama Bay is by far the most popular of them, and its long, sandy beach is a favourite among swimmers and sun bathers. It is buzzing with life thanks to its many restaurants and shops. Come here to try out the Bungee catapult or take up horse riding sessions.
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Tiran Island
This beautiful island, located in the Gulf of Aqaba between Sharm El Sheikh and Saudi Arabia, boasts stunning coral reefs and lagoons, making it the perfect paradise for snorkelers and divers. To get there, you can catch a boat from the southern side of Naama Bay. Address: Tiran Island, Gulf of Aqaba
Ice Skating
It may sound strange, but Sharm does have its very own ice skating spots like the El Salam Ice Skating at Concord El Salam Hotel. Come here to show of your ice skating skills and let your kids enjoy a good time.
Nabq National Park
This impressive natural reserve comprises 600 square kilometres, boasting a diverse animal and plant life. Here you can see Nubian ibexes, foxes and gazelles and other fascinating species.
Mount Sinai
According to Christian belief, it was on Mount Sinai that Moses received the Ten Commandments, making it a popular target for pilgrims from across the world. The mountain, also called Mount Moses, is more than 2,200 metres high and can be ascended via the Path of Moses, a stairway of nearly 4,000 steps, or by a second path east of the St. Catherine Monastery. Once you have reached the peak where the Chapel of the Holy Trinity lies, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Sinai Desert.
Address: Nabq National Park, Sharm el-Sheikh
Old Town
The Old Town of Sharm was developed as recently as the 1960’s. As it is not part of the region’s major tourist areas, this is where many of the locals live, and it will give you a feeling of Egyptian culture. Its Old Market is popular with bargain hunters, as goods here are generally cheaper than in the tourist centres such as Naama Bay. The beach here is rather small, but still worth a visit.
Address: Mount Sinai, Sinai Desert, Sharm el-Sheikh
Address: Old Town, Sharm el-Sheikh
Monastery of St. Catherine
Nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai, the monastery was built for Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565 AD. It later took the name of St. Catherine of Alexandria, whose remains are buried there. Today, the monastery houses a priceless collection of art pieces including religious ornaments, beautiful mosaics and a vast collection of illuminated manuscripts.
Aqua Park
Address: St. Catherine of Alexandria, Sinai Desert, Sharm el-Sheikh Internet: www.sinaimonastery.com
Cleo Park
This Aqua Park can be found at the Aqua Blue Hotel. The water park includes 32 water games and 9 swimming pools with smaller pools and slides for the younger kids. Address: El Khazan Street, Hadaba, Sharm el-Sheikh
Cleo Park was the first themed water park to ever open in Sharm El Sheikh. It is located at Naama bay and offers you a new generation of adventurous rides and a fun filled experience.
Ras Mohamed National Park
This stunning national park lies some 30 kilometres south of Sharm El-Sheikh, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Spread over 480 square kilometres, this desert terrain is home to a number of exotic mammal species, birds and reptiles. Make sure you do not miss the colourful coral reefs.
Address: Cleo Park, Naama bay, Sharm el-Sheik Phone: +20 69 360 4400 Internet: www.cleopark.net Email: info@cleoparkegypt.com
Address: Ras Mohamed, Sinai Desert
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Soho Square
United Submarine
Address: White Night Beach, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +2 01000 109109 Internet: www.soho-sharm.com Email: mail@soho-sharm.com More Info: In front of Savoy Hotel
Address: Hadaba, villa 220 Ard El Mazad, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3662 252 Internet: www.unitedsubmarines.com
The Soho Square is a complete family entertainment centre. Here you can find restaurants, cafĂŠs, bars and a plethora of entertainment for everyone such as bowling, ice skating and Culturama, a journey through the Egyptian history on a 180 degree display.
Ghibli Race Way
Ghibli Raceway is a well-renowned provider of international motor sport to the Middle East. Feel the adrenaline surge for the need of speed at the biggest go-kart track in Egypt. Address: Naama Bay, Peace Road, Sharm el-Sheik Phone: +20 69 360 3939 Internet: www.ghibliraceway.com Email: info@ghibliraceway.com More Info: Near Hyatt Regency
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At United Submarine you can discover the underwaterworld, with no need for swimming or diving skills. United Submarines offers a great opportunity to see the underwater world of the red sea up close. Five semi submarines run daily tours.
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DINING
Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3600100 Internet: www.jolieville-hotels.com More Info: Jolie Ville Resort
Pomodoro
As a seaside resort, Sharm has become famous for its excellent seafood, such as fresh shrimps and deep fried calamari. Sharm’s international clientele and its many top notch resorts mean you can find excellent restaurants that serve nearly anything from French, Thai, American and Japanese cuisine to traditional Egyptian food.
El Masrieen
El Masrieen is a restaurant that offers good oriental and Egyptian food at affordable prices. This place especially famous for its tasty grills. Address: No.15 Old market, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 199 685 383
Fares
Fares is ideally located in the The Old Market and is one of the most popular restaurants in the Old Market. They serve fresh and tasty seafood dishes at decent prices. Address: The Old Market, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 693 664 270 Internet: http://www.faresseafood.com/
Jolie Ville restaurants
At the Jolie Ville resort there is a big selection of eateries. Here you can find The Seagull, an à la carte restaurant, the French La Fleur, a Beach Bar and Restaurant where you can enjoy barbecue for both lunch and dinner, and many more.
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Pomodoro can be found at the Camel Hotel and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dinner menu features Italian grilled meat, fish dishes, and home-made pizza. The terrace is cooled by fans and mist in summer and heated in winter. Address: Centre of Na›ama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3600 700 Internet: www.cameldive.com More Info: Camel Hotel
Rangoli
Rangoli Indian restaurant can be found at the Moevenpick Resort in Naama Bay and offers traditional Indian food like hot naans and tandoori. The view of the bay from here is just great, perfect for romantic one on ones. Address: Naama Bay, El Salam Rd., Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 0081 Internet: www.moevenpick-hotels.com More Info: At Moevenpick Resort
The Blue Fountain
The Blue Fountain offers a varied menu with dishes like seafood, salads and much more. Here, the steaks are claimed to be just great, the service to be excellent and the atmosphere truly inviting. Address: 1 Market Square, Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 114 400 4401 More Info: Beside Rear Exit of Carrefour
Fusion 21
At Fusion 21 you can enjoy Mediterranean dishes out in the open air. This trendy restaurant offers a great atmosphere and is a good choice if you like Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by refreshing cocktails.
CAFES
Address: Soho Square, Sharks Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Opening hours: 6.30 pm-1 am Phone: + 20 010 0010 9109 Internet: www.soho-sharm.com
Caligula Hot Rock
Caligula Hot Rock can be found at the Savoy Hotel. Here you can choose dishes from a varied and large menu. This is the perfect place to enjoy a good meal and afterwards linger over a couple drinks. With the stifling heat of Egypt surrounding you, a hot coffee might be the farthest thing from your mind, but do not give up hope. Taking a break and sipping on an Arabic coffee is surprisingly invigorating and if that is not your cup of tea, there is always the icy alternatives to lessen your thirst.
Address: Savoy Hotel, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 693 602 500
La Fleur
La Fleur is ideally located in Naama Bay and offers high quality dishes. This restaurant is highly recommended by its customers and the breakfast here is claimed to be outstanding.
Ali Baba Oriental Cafe
This stylish rooftop cafĂŠ offers a good selection of oriental coffees and teas as well as water pipes (Shishas) with a variety of flavoured tobaccos. You can pop by in the evening to watch the sun set.
Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh
The Lounge
Address: 1 Sonesta Circle, Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 0725 Internet: www.sonesta.com More Info: Sonesta Beach Resort
The Lounge is a combined bar and restaurant that offers an extensive menu and entertainment. Here you can not only enjoy great food, but also karaoke, quiz nights, live music and parties.
Sultan Gardens
Address: Mall 6, Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Opening hours: Mon-Sun 2 pm-3 am Phone: +20 109 3639585
At the Sultan Gardens Resort there are many dining options. If you feel like a refreshing drink or coffee you can relax, you are in good hands. Address: Shark Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 60 2130 Internet: www.sultangardens.com More Info: Holiday Inn Resort
Makani Bakery
Makani Bakery serves a wide variety of homemade bread, sandwiches and puddings as well as sushi. You can decide to eat in or take away. Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Internet: www.divine-worx.com
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Vanilla
The Sunset Bar
Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 0700 Internet: www.cameldive.com More Info: Camel Hotel
Address: Ras Nusrani, Sharks Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Opening hours: 10 am-10 pm Phone: +20 69 360 3333 Internet: www.hilton.com More Info: Hilton Sharks Bay Resort
Relax at Vanilla on the terrace, a comfortable chillout zone with water pipes. You can choose from a range of tasty treats like ice cream, iced coffees and smoothies.
Charleston Bakery
The food at Charleston Bakery is claimed to be spot on. Here you can enjoy everything from filled doughnut to chocolate fudge cake. Address: IL Mercato, Sharm El Sheikh Phone: +20 69 366 6318
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Tiran Islands in the Red Sea waters while quenching your thirst with a refreshingly exotic cocktail. The bar is based within the Hilton complex in Sharks Bay.
Pirate’s Bar
This bar has a strong nautical theme, with fishnets and compasses decorating the walls. It is particularly popular with foreign visitors thanks to the large selection of imported draught beers from Ireland, Germany, and Scotland. Find it next to the reception of the Hilton Fayrouz Resort. Address: Peace Road, Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 0136 Internet: www.hilton.com More Info: Hilton Fayrouz Resort
Bus Stop
Shaped like a big red bus, Bus Stop is a popular preparty venue for the Pacha Nightclub. Here you can chill-out with a cool beverage and absorb the R&B and soul beats.
What better thing is there than to relax with a cold beverage after a long day of sightseeing or sunbathing? Sharm has many top-notch bars that serve anything from exotic cocktails to imported European beer. Sharm is famous for its lively and diverse nightlife. Enjoy a drink in the stylish Little Buddha bar, or quench your thirst with a pre-party cocktail at the Bus Stop. Then move on to one of Sharm’s bigger venues such as the famous Pacha Nightclub. Whether you want to chill-out or rave until dawn, Sharm has it all.
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Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 600 1978 More Info: Sanafir Hotel
Pacha Nightclub
Pacha Nightclub is arguably the most well-known club in Sharm El-Sheikh, and a big one too. This is a great place to chill-out with a cool beer at the pool party bar, play in the foam zone or get your groove on at the dance floor. If it gets too hot, cool down in the on-site swimming pool. Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 0197 Internet: www.pachasharm.com More Info: Sanafir Hotel
Cascades Pool Bar & Restaurant
This pool bar is set among cascading waterfalls and offers a range of cool drinks and tasty snacks. The Cascades Pool Bar & Restaurant is ideal for a quick, refreshing lunch.
SHOPPING
Address: The Gardens Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 1234 Internet: www.sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com More Info: Hyatt Regency
Hard Rock Cafe
The Sharm affliate of the well-known American chain comes stuffed with Rock ‘n’Roll memorabilia as usual. Its menu is dominated by main stream Western dishes such as chicken wings, onion rings and hamburgers. This place also serves alcohol.
Without a doubt, Naama Bay is the top spot in Sharm for shopping. The lively tourist area is packed with fashionable clothes shops, jewellery stores and other shops offering pretty much anything. As the Naama Bay area is a thriving night life spot, many shops here stay open until midnight or even later.
Address: Naama Promenade, Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 2664 Internet: www.hardrock.com
Shopping in Naama Bay is rather expensive by local standards, however, bargain hunters should go to the Old Market in down town Sharm, which is also the best location in the area to buy classical Egyptian souvenirs. Why not buy a traditional water pipe here?
Camel Bar & Roof
The Camel Bar & Roof is one of the most popular bars where you can watch big sports games and live bands. They serve tasty snacks and have a full drinks menu, including cocktails and shooters
In Nabq you can fiand Al Khan and La Strada, two malls with shopping, food and entertainment and in Al Hadaba the main shopping spot is Il Mercato.
Address: Naama bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3600 700 Internet: www.cameldive.com More Info: Camel Hotel
Little Buddha
This could be one of the most stylish venues in town, boasting a flashy, futuristic décor. Order a drink at Buddha’s illuminated bar counter, then sit down on one of the soft sofas spread across the lounge area or dance to the resident DJs’ rhythmic house beats. Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 1030 Internet: www.littlebuddha-sharm.com More Info: Naama Bay Hotel
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ACCOMMODATIONS
spectacular views of the Red Sea. Here you can relax at the outdoor pool, enjoy a day at the hotel’s own spa or play a game of tennis. Address: The Gardens Bay, South Sinai, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 1234 Internet: www.sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com Email: sharm.regency@hyatt.com
Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Arab world and a very popular charter destination. The development of Sharm elSheikh as a tourist destination started in the 1960’s and has happened rapidly.
Sonesta Club
This resort hotel is designed in traditional Nubian style, located on Naama Bay and overlooking South Sinai’s desert and mountains. Its 505 guest rooms and suites feature either a balcony or roof terrace. Address: Peace Road, Sharm El Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3601280 Internet: www.sonesta.com
Camel Dive Club & Hotel
This friendly hotel is located in the centre of Naama Bay is tailored specifically towards divers and features a dive centre and school. The beach is a two-minute walk away. Camel Dive Club & Hotel is especially popular with British tourists. Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 0700 Internet: www.cameldive.com
Hyatt Regency
The 35-hectare Hyatt Regency is adjacent to the popular Naama Bay. Designed in Southern Mediterranean style, its 439 rooms and suites ofier
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Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh is a 5-star luxury resort with 600 meters of private sandy beach. The majority of their rooms have an amazing view of the Red Sea. Address: Ras Nasrani Bay, South Sinai, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69367 0100 Internet: www.baronhotels.com
Tropitel Naama Bay Hotel
The Tropitel Naama Bay Hotel can be found ideally located in Naama Bay. The rooms are comfortable and all overlook the beautiful bay. Amenities onsite include 4 pools, beach, spa, fitness centre, restaurants and much more. Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 0570 Internet: www.tropitelhotels.com
Moevenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh
The Moevenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh is part of the international hotel chain with the same name, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. This resort offers 5 private beaches, restaurants, a café and bars. All rooms are sophisticated and feature an Arabesque decor. Address: Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 693 600 081 Internet: www.moevenpick-hotels.com
Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort
Sharm El Sheik International Airport
This luxurious resort can be found 5 minutes from Naama Bay. The Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort offers pools and a private beach for all sun lovers. For all people who love their water sports, there is also a diving and snorkelling centre onsite. If you feel sporty, you can also use the tennis court or gym.
The Sharm El Sheik International Airport is located about 18 kilometres from the city. To get to the city you can either go by bus, taxi or car. There are regular bus services and the journey takes about 15 minutes. The taxi ranks can be found next to Terminal 1. Some hotels also ofier bus transfers, as do tour operators.
Address: Naama Bay, Peace Road, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3600 136 Internet: www3.hilton.com
Address: Sharm El Sheik International Airport, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 360 1141 Internet: www.sharm-el-sheikh-airport.com
Sierra Sharm El Sheikh
The Sierra Sharm El Sheikh Hotel offers 331 rooms right next to Soho Square. Amenities at the hotel include a large outdoor pool, fitness centre, tennis courts and a water sports centre. All guests have access to a private area on White Knight Beach.
Public transport
You can easily walk around the city. The public transport in Sharm El-Sheikh is provided by minibuses, which run from the Northern to the Southern part of Sharm and back. You have to hail the bus to get on.
Address: Soho Square, Sharm el-Sheikh Internet: www.savoy-sharm.com
Taxi There are essentially two types of taxis, 4-seaters and 8-seaters, which you can hail on the street. Prices can vary, so make sure you agree to a price before getting into a cab. Many up-market hotels use private taxi companies that are more expensive.
Rixos Sharm El Sheikh
At the Rixos Sharm El Sheikh you can enjoy a white sandy beach and 11 swimming pools. You can find this resort in Nabq and amenities at the hotel include spa, sports activities, fitness centre and several restaurants.
Post You can ask at your hotel for the nearest post office.
Address: Nabq Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3710210 Internet: www.rixos.com
Main Post office: Address: Banks Str. Ras Um Sid, Sharm el-Sheikh Opening hours: 8.30 am-2 pm. Closed on Fridays Phone: +20 69 366 0518 Pharmacy Ask at your hotel for the nearest pharmacy or call for advice and more information. The Omar Pharmacy Chain has pharmacies at several locations around the city
Naama Inn Hotel
Right in the middle of Naama Bay you can find the Naama Inn Hotel. This hotel offers 37 rooms and an ideal location for touring the city. The hotel features spacious rooms, a pool area and restaurants. Address: King Abdullah Street, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 69 3600 800 Internet: www.naamainn.com
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Omar Pharmacy: Address: Sultan Kabous Street, Sharm el-Sheikh Phone: +20 693 600 830 Internet: www.omarandomarpharmacy.com Telephone Country code: +20 Area code: 069 Electricity 220 volt Population Approximately 35,000 Currency 1 Egyptian Pound (LE) = 100 piasters Opening hours Opening hours may vary. Shops are generally open until late. Newspapers al-Ahram al-Gomhurija al-Achbar Emergency numbers Emergency: 123 Police: 126 Fire Brigade: 180 Tourist information Main Tourism Office Sharm El Sheikh Open: 8 am-8 pm +20 69 366 4721
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Russia’s Putin in Cairo
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin paid Egypt a short visit last month. It was the first visit for the Russian president to Egypt in ten years, a visit that has also been long-awaited by the Egyptians. The Russia President Putin was warmly met and welcomed by his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Cairo International Airport. Despite the poor weather conditions, Cairo streets were decorated with the Russian President’s portraits and Russian flags in the major roads and bridges in the Egyptian capital in celebration of the occasion. The visit comes in return to the two previous visits which the Egyptian president El-Sisi had paid
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to Russia in the past two years; first as a defence minister and then after taking in office in 2014. Egyptians were keen to line up on the roads to welcome the arrival of the Russian president. The two presidents then headed to the Cairo Opera House where they went on a tour and attended a special screening on the history of Egyptian-Russian relations .They had dinner at the Cairo Tower which is located in the same area. During the dinner, the Russian president Vladimir Putin presented a gift to the president of Egypt: an assault rifle. The rifle, a klashinkov, was identified as an AK-47, according to the state-run Russia Today’s Arabic website. Bilateral talks between Vladimir Putin and the Egyptian president Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi were followed by negotiations in expanded format with the participation of the two nations’ delegations. The Russian President’s official visit to Egypt
resulted in the signing of a number of documents on bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy and investment, witnessed by the two leaders. After the signing ceremony, Vladimir Putin and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi made statements for the press in a joint press conference held at the presidential palace ‘Al-Kubba’ where the two leaders were welcomed to the presidential palace by children signing “Sisi, Sisi, Putin, Putin, Long Live Egypt.” The Russian President began by thanking President El-Sisi for his invitation and the residents of Cairo for their very warm, friendly reception that all the members of the Russian delegation and himself had experienced. “We all saw your friendly attitude to Russia”. He said. “My previous visit to Cairo was ten years ago, and my colleagues and I are very happy to find ourselves once again in the hospitable land of Egypt.
“Despite all the problems Egypt had to overcome in the past years, in our bilateral relations we have managed not only to avoid a slow-down, but even reached new heights in our cooperation. “Today we had very constructive and substantive negotiations with the President; we continued the meaningful exchange on the entire range of Russian-Egyptian relations and key regional and international matters, which we began in Sochi last year. “That was Mr President’s working visit. I hope he will accept my invitation and come to Moscow on an official visit so we could continue our contacts that, in my opinion, are developing positively”, added the Russian President. Putin also pointed out in his statement to giving priority attention to matters of economic cooperation in the bilateral talks. He noted that in 2014 mutual trade turnover grew by more than 80 percent. Among the key factors of that growth was the intensive development of the mutual cooperation in agriculture. The export of Russian wheat to Egypt doubled, as did the import to Russia of Egyptian agricultural produce. The Russian President also referred to the cooperation in the power industry as ‘developing rapidly’. In 2014, Russia supplied to Egypt more than 1.4 million tons of its petroleum products. More than one sixth of all oil production in Egypt is arranged through Russia’s LUKOIL Company. Putin also revealed that the talks also included the possible cooperation in nuclear power. “Here, if the final decision is made, we are talking not only about the construction of a nuclear power station. We are discussing the creation of a new industry in Egypt – the nuclear power industry, which involves the construction of a nuclear power station, personnel
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training, promotion of science and a whole range of measures that will make it possible to create a new industry in Egypt”. He explained. Cooperation between the two countries Russia and Egypt in space exploration and the joint use of the GLONASS Russian navigation satellite system was also seen by the Russian president as great prospects. The Russian president confirmed that efforts will focus on promoting an entire range of investment projects, primarily in such areas as transport infrastructure, engineering and chemical industry. “The instate commission that has resumed its work will be handling all these matters. I would also like to stress the significance of the Memorandum on attracting investment and the Agreement on joint investment projects that were signed during this visit”, the Russian president said. Putin also declared that it has been agreed in the talks to expand opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Over 400 companies with Russian capital have already been registered and are operating in Egypt. “In this connection, we expect that the Russian-Egyptian Business Council that also resumed its work last year will work actively and with initiative”. Tourism, education and science were other
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key issues that were considered by the Russian President. “We consider the humanitarian sphere an important component of our cooperation, namely expanding and promoting tourist, educational and scientific exchange. The Egyptian Russian University continues its successful operation. The number of Russian tourists in Egypt grows every year”. In 2014, a record number of Russians visited various Egyptian resorts – over three million. “This is a 50 percent more than in 2013. This, without a doubt, is the result of political stabilisation achieved by President El-Sisi”. The Russian president said. “We know that tourists do not choose dangerous or risky places to spend their holidays – they choose where it’s safe and calm”. He added. In his statement, the Russian president said that the talks had also tackled detailed discussion of the situation in the Middle East and the world at large. We agreed to intensify our anti-terrorist efforts. Finally, Putin said that Russia intended to remain Egypt’s reliable partner and friend. “I am certain that this visit will give a good impetus to the development of our relations”. The Russian President concluded.
Визит Путина в Каир: АЭС, ЕАЭС и автомат Калашникова
Президент России Владимир Путин назвал прошедшие переговоры содержательными и конструктивными и пригласил своего египетского коллегу Абдель Фаттаха ас-Сиси посетить Москву с официальным визитом. Президент России Владимир Путин и президент Египта Абдель Фаттах ас-Cиси МОСКВА, 10 фев — РИА Новости. Результатом двухдневного рабочего визита президента РФ Владимира Путина в Каир стали договоренности по участию Росатома в строительстве первой египетской АЭС, а также созданию зоны свободной торговли между Египтом и Евразийским экономическим союзом. Эксперты отмечают, что главы РФ и Египта продемонстрировали полное совпадение взглядов по региональной проблематике, и поездка российского лидера носит исторический масштаб, однако для закрепления будущего стратегического партнерства двух стран еще предстоит проделать большую работу. Путин назвал прошедшие переговоры содержательными и конструктивными и пригласил своего египетского коллегу Абдель Фаттаха асСиси посетить Москву с официальным визитом.
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«Этот визит, безусловно, исторический, но надо понимать, что мы в начале пути. Написаны только первые строки будущей книги стратегического партнерства между Россией и Египтом. Для того, чтобы эта книга была написана полностью, предстоит большая работа», — считает советник директора Российского института стратегических исследований Елена Супонина. Не с пустыми руками В понедельник вечером состоялось неформальное общение глав государств — Путин и ас-Сиси посетили Каирскую оперу, после чего состоялся их совместный ужин. Как сообщили РИА Новости представители российской делегации, президент подарил своему коллеге автомат Калашникова. Египет и Евразийский союз Одним из главных итогов визита стало достижение договоренности о создании зоны свободной торговли между Египтом и Евразийским экономическим союзом. «Мы достигли договоренности по созданию зоны свободной торговли между Египтом и Евразийским экономическим союзом», — сказал президент
Египта Абдель Фаттах ас-Сиси. В запущенный 1 января ЕАЭС вошли Россия, Казахстан, Белоруссия и Армения, к ним планирует присоединиться Киргизия. Как ранее сообщал помощник президента РФ Юрий Ушаков, стороны уже договорились о формировании рабочей группы — первое ее заседание состоится в Каире в марте-апреле. Кроме того, Москва и Каир рассматривают предложения о переходе на расчеты в национальных валютах. По словам главы Минэкономразвития РФ Алексея Улюкаева, Центробанки РФ и Египта в ближайшее время могут приступить к обсуждению этого вопроса. Строительство АЭС Еще одним итогом визита российского президента стало подписание соглашения, открывающего возможность участия Росатома в проекте строительства первой АЭС в республике. При этом Путин заявил, что Россия может построить Египту не просто АЭС, а создать целую атомную отрасль. «Мы обсуждали сегодня возможность сотрудничества в сфере атомной энергетики. И в этом случае, если будут приняты окончательные решения, (то) речь идет не просто о строительстве атомной электростанции, речь идет о создании целой новой атомной отрасли в Египте. Это строительство атомной электростанции, подготовка кадров, развитие науки — это целый комплекс мер, который создаст новую отрасль в Египте», — сказал президент РФ. Как отметил Ас-Сиси, власти Египта надеются, что договоренности в области энергетики между Москвой и Каиром помогут удовлетворить потребности страны в источниках энергии. В 2008 году между Египтом и Россией был
подписан договор о сотрудничестве в области использования ядерной энергии в мирных целях. Соглашение позволяет российским компаниям участвовать в возможных тендерах на строительство АЭС в Египте, в том числе и первой египетской атомной станции. Мощность первой египетской АЭС составит, как ожидается, от 1 тысячи до 1,2 тысячи мегаватт. Египетские власти уже выбрали район, где будет возведена атомная электростанция — это населенный пункт Дабаа к западу от египетского города Александрия на Средиземном море. Эксперты МАГАТЭ ранее подтвердили, что Дабаа соответствует всем международным требованиям и пригоден для строительства атомной электростанции. Летом 2014 года глава международного подразделения госкорпорации «Росатом» компании «Русатом Оверсиз» Джомарт Алиев сообщил, что российские атомщики ведут переговоры со своими египетскими коллегами о возможной постройке АЭС «Дабаа». Алиев тогда сказал, что РФ направила египетским партнерам свое предложение и ответ на их запрос по возможному строительству станции. Ранее египетские СМИ сообщали, что Каир планировал до конца 2014 года объявить тендер на строительство этой АЭС. В декабре 2014 года министр инвестиций Египта Ашраф Салман сообщил, что Каир изучает финансовые и технические условия, а также возможные сроки сооружения станции. В свою очередь, вицепремьер РФ Аркадий Дворкович тогда заявил, что Москва готова найти удобную для Каира структуру финансирования строительства АЭС «Дабаа», если ее возведение будет доверено Росатому.
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Doing Business in the City of Peace Bringing Business to the City of Peace The EDDC: A Kick-off for a new vision This month, the world’s attention will focus on the striking city of Sharm El-Sheikh which is set to host the Egypt Economic Development Conference (EDDC) during the period from 13 to15 March. This landmark conference will showcase the progress of Egypt’s economic and business reforms and launch a four-year economic development and investment programme that will put the economy on a route towards comprehensive and maintainable growth. The event is considered by Egypt’s Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab as a catalyst and promoter for Egypt’s economic development and an opportunity for international political and business leaders, as well as investors and institutions, to take part in key development enterprises and creativities through a wide range of sectors. The two-day conference will be a major breakthrough in the application and enactment of this striving growth program from which Egypt seeks to attract billions of dollars in foreign investment over the fouryear period. The world’s leading business and political figures are expected to be drawn to the conference, which will highpoint the extensive reforms that has already been applied by the Egyptian government recently like subsidy reforms. These reforms
and others are anticipated to bring back and reinstate fiscal stability, motivate growth, invite investment and eventually develop the Egyptian people’s social welfare. The EEDC will also witness the participation of young Egyptians, SMEs and entrepreneurs, an occasion and a platform to share ideas and intermingle with conference delegates. At the EEDC, new dialogues, chances, communication and thoughts about the future of Egyptian prosperity will be raised and fostered among those young people. Egyptians are looking forward to this month’s EEDC just as much as the Head of the State President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is proud of hosting the Conference in the city of peace, Sharm El-Sheikh. For Egyptians, the EEDC is the kick off for a new vision and revelation for Egypt’s economy and a gateway that would offer opportunities to local, regional and international investors. Amidst highly- reputed international figures of the fields of business, finance and politics, the conference is meant to prove to the world’s investors why they can restore their confidence in a politically-stable Egypt, ready to speed up its economic growth. Because of the EEDC, Sharm El-Sheikh Hotels’ occupancy is expected to reach its highest peak with an estimated increase
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in March up to 80% due to the inflow of participants taking part in the EEDC. Egyptian officials hope the EEDC will serve in attracting more tourists to Egypt and promoting tourism in 2015. Hotel capacity in South Sinai is 162,000 rooms, 40% of which are in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Egypt’s income from tourism during 2014 totaled $ 7.5bn, a $1.6bn increase compared to 2013. Inspire • Present a clear and ambitious vision for a prosperous future Egypt and its people • Firmly position Egypt as an attractive destination on the global investment map Inform • Detail the government’s economic vision and midterm reform program • Layout the strategies for invigorating the key economic sectors Activate • Working with partners, develop the infrastructure to enable the economic growth program • Present attractive opportunities to local, regional and global Why Attend Landmark event: The level of representation, both from within Egypt and
around the globe, from business and politics will be unprecedented in the recent history of Egypt. So is the speed of changes that the government is making. Networking opportunities: The conference has been deliberately structured to allow delegates to mingle freely and discuss substantive matters in a discreet setting; a significant networking opportunity. There will be special times set aside for one-toone meetings with the President and his Ministers. Be the first to know: The conference is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand of the economic vision and sector plans that the government has prepared to drive investment and growth, all with strong private sector participation. The overall objective is to enhance the prosperity of the people of Egypt. First mover advantage: Participants can “get in on the ground floor” in a country that is making sweeping changes to its economic structure. There are massive investment opportunities stemming from Egypt’s sheer size, population growth, natural resources and unique location. Support Egypt for the benefit of all: Last, but not least, it is important to support Egypt at this critical juncture and as it takes strides to advance its economy. Egypt wants to regain its long standing position as a political, economic and cultural center of stability the region. Benefiting not just Egypt’s own economy and society, but that of the whole region.
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Speakers in the economic conference
Adel Ali
Board Member and Group CEO, Air Arabia United Arab Emirates
Ahmed Zewail
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, 1999; Linus Pauling Chair Professor, California Institute of Technology United States
Arif Masood Naqvi
Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar CEO, Etisalat Group United Arab Emirates
Ahmet Bozer
President of Coca Cola International United States
Ashish Thakkar
Founder and Group Chief Executive, Abraaj Group United Arab Emirates
Founder, Mara Group and Mara Foundation Uganda
Fadi Ghandour
H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Founder and Vice Chair of Aramex, Executive Chairman of Wamda Capital Jordan
James Harmon
Chairman, Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund United States
Chairman, DP World United Arab Emirates
Jeffrey Immelt
Chairman and CEO, General Electric United States
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Ahmed Heikal
Chairman and Founder, Qalaa Holdings Egypt
Amr Awadallah
CTO and Co-Founder, Cloudera Inc. United States
Bob Dudley
Group Chief Executive, BP United Kingdom
Habib Haddad
Founding CEO, Wamda United Arab of Emirates
Jin-Yong Cai
Executive Vice President and CEO, IFC China/United States
Kenneth Jacobs
Mohamed El-Erian
Chairman and CEO, Lazard United States
Chief Economic Advisor of Allianz, Chair of President Obama›s Global Dev. Council United States
Sami Iskander COO, BG Group United Kingdom
Mazen Helmy
Founder, The District Egypt
Paul Polman
CEO, Unilever United Kingdom
Li Keping
Peter Orszag
Vice Chairman of Corporate and Investment Banking, Citigroup United States
Mohamed Alabbar
Sir Martin Sorrell
CEO and Founder, WPP Group United Kingdom
Nik Gowing
Chairman of Emaar and Member of the Board of Directors of Eagle Hills United Arab Emirates
International Broadcaster
Moussa Seck
Naguib Sawiris
Interim Chairman, Pan African Agribusiness & Agro-Industry Consortium Kenya
Vice Chairman, President and Chief Investment Officer, China Investment Corporation - China
Chairman and CEO, Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding Egypt
Li Yong
Director General, UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organisation Austria
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Khalid Abdulla Janahi
Group Chief Executive of DMI Trust and Chairman of Faisal Private Bureau Switzerland
Shashi Buluswar
CEO of Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies United States
Josef Kaeser
President and CEO, Siemens AG Germany
Shayne Nelson
Group CEO, Emirates NBD United Arab Emirates
Markus Tacke
CEO of Wind Power and Renewables Division, Siemens AG Germany
News Release New production for Egyptian domestic market to start following BG Egypt and BP Egypt agreement BG Egypt today announced the signing of a tie-in agreement with BP Egypt and RWE DEA that will enable the increase of the supply of energy to the Egyptian domestic network through the utilization of BG Egypt’s comprehensive infrastructure. Libra and Taurus fields, located largely within BP/RWE Dea’s North Alexandria Concession, offshore the Nile Delta, will be connected to BG Egypt and partner PETRONAS West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) offshore infrastructure. Gas from LibraTaurus will be processed at the BG Egypt-operated WDDM onshore facilities, and is expected to start producing in mid-2017 at rates of around 600 mmscfd. A portion of the Libra field (the P80 channel) straddles the boundary between the North Alexandria and the WDDM concessions. Production from this area will be regulated under a unitisation agreement that was also signed today. Commenting on the agreements, BG Egypt President Arshad Sufi said: “BG Egypt is committed to working closely with the Government of Egypt and our partners to enable the increase of gas supply into the country, a reflection of our deep understanding of the country’s need for energy. These agreements will enable the development and delivery of additional gas volumes to Egypt’s domestic gas market, through the utilization of BG Egypt’s and our partners’ onshore and offshore infrastructure.” A separate agreement was signed by BG Egypt with BP and RWE Dea, whereby the right of use of the Rosetta onshore facilities will effectively be transferred from BG Egypt/Edison to BP/RWE Dea as of mid-2016. BP plans to build new production facilities, integrating the existing Rosetta treatment plant with new HPHT installations, to process gas from their Giza, Fayoum and Raven fields from 2018, feeding the country’s domestic network. BG Egypt and Edison will continue to hold rights to the Rosetta Concession, and may process future gas through the WDDM facilities. - endsNotes: BG Egypt is a subsidiary of BG Group, one of the
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principal foreign investors in Egypt. It is a leading player in the development of the local natural gas industry with investments spanning the gas chain from exploration through development and production to LNG. The company is one of the largest producers of natural gas in Egypt. For more information, visit www.bg-group.com The West Delta Deep Marine Concession was awarded to BG Egypt in 1995. The Scarab and Saffron fields were brought on-stream in March 2003 delivering gas to the domestic market. Subsequently, the Simian, Sienna and Sapphire fields entered production. Completed in February 2008, WDDM Phase 4 brought into development seven additional deepwater wells in the Scarab/Saffron and Simian subsea fields. Phase 5, an onshore booster compression project, came onstream in May 2009, while Sequoia, a unique project representing Phase 6 of the development of WDDM and Phase 4 of the development of BG Egypt’s other Concession, Rosetta, came onstream in August 2009, bringing six additional wells, three on each Concession. Gas from Phase 8a, a deepwater development project and an extension of the existing deepwater subsea infrastructure comprising nine subsea wells entered operations in October 2011, while gas from Phase 8b came on stream on in June 2012. First gas from Phase 9a was delivered in July 2014. This Phase comprises 9 wells, and includes the enhancement of the country’s gas infrastructure with an upgraded well control system enabling it to bring new wells on in the complex West Delta Deep Marine concession while maintaining supply from existing wells. To date, eight of the Phase 9a wells have come on stream, while the remaining well will come on stream during 2015. BG Egypt is the operator of the Concession and holds a 50 per cent working interest. PETRONAS holds the remaining 50 per cent. Burullus Gas Company S.A.E a Joint Operating Company of EGPC, BG Egypt, and PETRONAS conducts operations on behalf of the WDDM partners.
Egypt and the Red Sea
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ledges. The frequently strong currents often dictate drift dives. The protection coming with marine reserve status really pays off here with abundant marine life and great diving. Ras Mohamed National Park – The first Egyptian national park is still one of the best. It is about 20 kilometres/12 miles south of Sharm el Sheik at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Gulf of Suez. Due to the mixing of these waters, the area hosts healthy coral reefs and myriad reef and pelagic fish species. This protected area can be accessed by a day trip or liveaboard dive boat. At two of the featured dive sites, Shark and Yolanda reefs, currents are often significant which makes drift dives common. Seven Pillars – Close to Safaga in Soma Bay, seven coral pillars nearly rise to the surface from about 14 metres/45 feet of depth. Many reef fish, including Napoleon wrasse, puffer fish and lionfish,
call the area home. It’s also a well-known night diving spot. Straits of Tiran – Situated at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, the straits form a natural constriction and consequently the diving is spectacular. Divers privileged to have visited the reefs here (Jackson, Gordon and Woodhouse among many others) speak their names in respectful whispers. Washed by strong currents, these reefs are favorite haunts for marauding jacks, barracuda and sharks that prowl the reef edges on the lookout for their unwary, or injured, smaller cousins. Enormous moray eels slip through the coral heads and crevices, which teem with anthias and myriad other reef dwellers. Want to know more? Visit ScubaEarth® for further information on thousands of dive sites, marine species, destination essentials and more. Dive Summary Visibility – Usually clear, visibility can range from 15170- metres/50230feet Water Temperature – Depending on the season, water temperature ranges from 2130°-C/7086°-F. Weather – Egypt’s climate is hot and dry, however, in the winter the north is quite cool.
The air temperature ranges from 2140°-C/70104°F. Diving is always good, year round. Featured Creatures – The Red Sea offers an amazing diversity of fish on nearly every dive. Thousands of anthias sweeping across a coral wall will compete with coral groupers, wrasse, blue spotted rays, butterfly fish and angelfish for your attention. But, don’t get too caught up in the action – you might just miss that majestic whale shark gently cruising by. Recommended Training – Take the PADI Deep Diver and PADI Drift Diver courses for diving the fabulous walls. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course is also great to record your adventure. Travel Info Language – Arabic, but given the importance of tourism, you’ll hear English, Russian, German, French, Italian, Polish, Czech and more spoken. Currency – Egyptian Pound. Credit cards are widely accepted. Major Airports – Divers enter at Hurghada and Sharm el Sheik International airports. You can also fly through Cairo and connect to your destination from the same terminal. Electricity and Internet – 220 volt, 50 Hz. Internet is widely available.
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Genena City : where fun never ends by time Шармеры и гости курорта с каждым месяцем открывают для себя новые возможности в набирающем популярность торговом центре «Genena City». «Genena City» также предлагает обширные развлечения, особую гордость представляет новое шоу «Pianola», которое представляется ежедневно с 10 00 до 11 30 вечера на сцене «Broadway». Шоу носит одноименное название старинного музыкального инструмента пианолы. История, которую, с помощью танца рассказывают со сцены одновременно более 20 танцоров – это история молодого парня, который в поисках своей девушки, пришел к пианисту, а тот, взяв его за руку, показал 20 девушек и попросил его выбрать одну из них. Выбрав свою девушку, они начинают танцевать, а потом, заглянув внутрь пианолы, начинают сами наблюдать за разнообразными танцами – шоу ковбоев, индийское шоу, бразильские танцы, египетское шоу, магическое шоу, русские танцы, балетную постановку, рок –н-рольный танец, бродвейское шоу. Захватывающее и завораживающее шоу на сцене с панорамным видом на весь променад Наама Бей. В поисках подарков для своих вторых половинок «Genena City» также предлагает отправиться к ним. В ТЦ уже открылись как небольшие магазины с большим выбором одежды и постельных принадлежностей ( «La Fifa», «OZZBORO», “Sweet Dreams”), так и брендовые «DALYDRESS», «CONCRETE», «CARINA», «RAVIN», «CITIZEN», «NEW BORN», «EL MADA», «EL REHAB», «TOWN TEAM», а в магазине
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«BIG SUN» можно приобрести аксессуары и ювелирные изделия. Отправляясь на шоппинг в «Genena City», не забудьте зайти в гипермаркет «Pick & Carry », где на площади около 1000 кв.м. представлен широкий ассортимент продовольственных, хозяйственных и косметических товаров. Здесь можно также выбрать подарки празднику (например косметику или парфюм). В этом году, благодаря ТЦ «Genena City», в городе открылось множество новых ресторанов и кафе, которые объединились в одном месте. Каждый день вы можете познавать новые места. Итак, на ваш выбор в «Genena City» уже открыт ливанский ресторан «Fairuz», с тихим и уютным месторасположением и превосходной ливанской и сирийской кухней. Кафе – лаунж «Panorama», где в меню ежедневно по дням недели представляется кухня разных стран, в том числе, русская. Кафе «Sadiki» (пицца и крепы), кафе «Bus Stop», с него открывается прекрасный вид на сцену «Broadway». Известный ресторан морепродуктов «Fares» также открывает свой бранч на первом уровне ТЦ «Genena City». В кондитерской «Tseppas & Nespesso » всегда в меню свежая выпечка и кофе. Торговый центр открыт каждый день с 10 00 до 2 00. Вы также сможете насладиться Боулингом, Бильярдом, Ледовым катком и Видео Играми . Специальная зона для ваших детей где они могут играть часами . Вы также найдете такие услуги как паркинг, легкий доступ к Наама Бэй по эскалаторам и лифтам внутри центра Адрес : Улица Халоми 38, Наама Бэй
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Things to do
4. Beaches 1. Naama Bay The place have many activites bowling . billiard , football simulations ... etc.
5. Quad Biking The choice of an early morning ride out or an evening one so you can see the sun rise or set as its pretty nice in Egypts sky.
2. Snorkeling There’s another way to “go to Rome and not seeing the pope” - it is going to Sharm el Sheikh without snorkelling.
6. Old Town Sharm 3. Ras Mohammed National Park
7. St. Catherine’s Monastery
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8. Sharks Bay Sharks Bay range of depth varies between 10 meters and 29 Meters for diving you can reach either by boat or directly from the jetty and can be used either novice or advanced diver.
11. Nabq Bay Nabq Bay is the modern version of Sharm El Sheikh; it is located to the north of Sharm El Sheikh old town, quitter place with better architecture, it contains around 60 hotels.
12. Tiran Island
9. Scuba Diving The Red Sea is a paradise for snorkeling and diving. If you are there, don’t just stay at the beach, you have to experience this!. 13. Camel Ride
10. Glass Bottom Boat You can go on some beautiful glass bottom boat trips in Sharm. 14. Mount Sinai
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15. Bedouin Excursion 18. Ras Um Sid Reef beach is one of the best spots for snorkeling , Lots of colorful coral and loads of fish.
16. Coloured Canyon
19. Dahab Approximately 100 km from Sharm, you will find the small beach and diving resort of Dahab. There is a nice beach and plenty of restaurants overlooking the water in which you can have a nice meal. 17. Shisha
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SharmCycle is Sharm Elsheikh’s Hottest New Addiction!
SharmCycle launched its newest Initiative of 1000 Salam, one thousand peace shouts, intended to initially offer warm welcome to Guests of Economical Conference taking place in Sharm Elsheikh 1317March 2015, as it means in local Egyptian Language, very warm and loving welcome, it is also intended as “Salam” means Peace, hinting that you shall come in peace and leave in peace during your stay at “Madinat Al Salam” Peace City of Sharm Elsheikh. This Initiative intended to have large number of Cyclists wearing printed T-Shirts with the Initiative’s logos ride bicycles in a beautiful eye-catching parade during the conference and send clear message of safety and security to the world. Although it is only a few months old, yet it has rapidly spread all over Sharm Elsheikh to become the daily discussion of most households and business with its increasing popularity scoring over 30,000 fans to its Facebook Page and over
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2 Million Page Reach from all over the world. The idea was developed by its founder, Ehab Elsayed who has lived most of his life in the United States of America enjoying the Sunny Florida Beaches of Miami and inspired by the courageous initiative of Egyptian President, Abdelfattah Elsisi, as he stated and motivated by urgent need to restore the beauty of Sharm Elsheikh’s rare coral reefs. SharmCycle hosted its first Street Bicycle Ride on 7 November 2015 with tens of male and female participants of all ages after weeks of panning and obtaining proper governmental authorizations as the journey had begun to convince government officials of the importance of SharmCycle Green Tourism Initiative which aims to accomplish great missions as it is goes beyond simple sports activities. The challenge was to convince government, local business, residents, and tourists of the great impact cycling would have on Sharm Elsheikh and the
urgency of doing so, but since no government or private funding was offered, I had to think quickly, Ehab said‌ I made hundreds of calls and visits to different government officials with determination to obtain approvals until I succeeded after assuring them that I will self-fund the initiative and do not need government funding. Next step was to rally support of local business, which did not take long due to the long established credibility I had with them, and I was offered a facility to group cyclists at Ghibli Raceway, a World Class Carting Facility providing race track that we built on it our Cycling / Carting Challenges, a whole new concept to sports allowing us to reward those who excel in Cycling with adrenaline charged speed cart racing and offer valuable prizes. We also received support from Aqua Natural Water, a true Egyptian Elite producer of drinking water who provided weekly supply of water for our cyclists. We did also receive support from many other local and national business providing valuable prizes and logistical support. In the early stages of SharmCycle Green Tourism Initiative planning, I recognized that we need to be visible and make a lasting first impression. In planning the first ride, I made sure I print branded T-Shirts to distribute to all cyclists at no charge, which was the biggest cost involved, but surely paid off later on as we hit the road for the first time with a large number of cyclists cruising the main road in Sharm Elsheikh escorted by Police Motorcycles and met with cheers
and waves of everyone we passed by as they have never seen something like this before in the City and sure enough they had made note of the name printed on all the T-Shirts worn by cyclists and inquired about it. To date, SharmCycle has hosted twelve consecutive Street Rides, four Cycling Competitions, and many other Cycling Events in Sharm Elsheikh with participation of hundreds of Public Figures, Government Officials, Famous Signers, Artists, Journalists, Local Politicians, and Foreign Diplomats and Tourists and thus has built worldwide loyal fan base as it remained committed to its cause and continued to be self-funded, but more importantly to the great social role it plays in community building. SharmCycle’s greatest fans have become local school kids and youth groups visiting from other cities who have become addicted to SharmCycle, surprisingly with approvals and encouragement of their parents, unlike any other activities, as they stated. This is clearly due to the highest ethical and professional practice it upholds and to the manners and discipline their kids learn at these cycling challenges in addition to the great prizes these kids win. At SharmCycle, we raise a new generation of future leaders, Ehab said, not only that we teach those skills to improve their behaviors, but we also put them in charge and assign them leading organizational roles exposing them to real life experience, not to mention that we keep them busy with sports and away from drugs and extremism.
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Sharm Cycle – новое горячее увлечение SharmCycle представляет свою новую акцию «1000 Салам», т.е. тысяча мирных возгласов, предназначенных для теплого приветствия гостей экономической конференции, происходящей в Шармэль- Шейхе с 13 по 17 марта 2015 года. «Салам» на местном египетском диалекте означает очень теплое и дружественное приветствие, это слово прежде всего переводится, как «мир». Таким образом, выкрикивая «Салам», мы намекаем, что вы приедете с миром, и мир будет с вами во время вашего пребывания в «городе мира» Шарм-эль-Шейхе. В данной кампании будет участвовать большое количество велосипедистов, одетых в футболки с логотипами акции. Привлекательная парадная колонна велосипедистов, во время конференции, будет четко сигнализировать о безопасности в мире. Несмотря на то, что SharmCycle существует всего несколько месяцев, ее уже обсуждают по всему Шарм-эль-Шейху, как в бизнес кругах, так и в обычных семьях. Ее страничка на фейсбуке набрала уже более 30 000 фанатов и более 2 миллионов просмотров со всего мира. Идея была разработана ее основателем, господином Ихабом эль Сайедом, прожившим большую часть своей жизни в Соединенных Штатах Америки, наслаждаясь солнечными пляжами Майами. Как он сам заявил, на ее создание его вдохновила мужественная инициатива президента Египта Абдель Фаттаха Эс-Сиси, и осознанием того, что срочно нужно восстановить красоту редких коралловых рифов Шарм-эль -Шейха. Первый уличный марафон SharmCycle состоялся 7 ноября 2015 года, в котором приняли участие, как мужчины, так и женщины всех возрастов. После нескольких недель панорамирования и получения надлежащих государственных полномочий, велосипедисты начали убеждать чиновников в важности SharmCycle, как направления экотуризма, которое направлено на свершение
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великих миссий, которые выходят за рамки простых спортивных мероприятий. «Задача была в том, чтобы убедить правительство, местных бизнесменов, жителей и туристов о большой значимости велосипедного спорта для Шарм-эль-Шейха. Делать это нужно было срочно, но так как ни правительственная помощь, ни частное финансирование не было предложено, я должен был думать быстро», - говорит Ихаб ... «Я сделал сотни звонков и нанес множество визитов в различные правительственные учреждения, чтобы получить разрешение. В конце концов, я добился успеха, сумев убедить чиновников, что мы будем самофинансироваться, и мне не потребуется бюджетное финансирование. «Следующим шагом нужно было заручиться поддержкой местного бизнеса, но это не заняло много времени, поскольку я уже имел устоявшееся доверие у них. Мне предложили механизм для группировки велосипедистов на гоночных трассах «Ghibli Raceway», в учреждении по картингу мирового класса. На этой гоночной трассе мы построили наш Велотрек / Картинг. Это новая концепция спорта, которая позволяет нам, удовлетворить интересы тех, кто любит адреналин в велоспорте. Мы также получили поддержку от компании «Aqua Natural Water», производителя элитной египетской питьевой воды, которая предоставляет недельный запас воды для наших велосипедистов. Мы также получили поддержку от многих других местных и национальных бизнесменов, которые предоставляют ценные призы и материальнотехническую поддержку», - добавляет господин Ихаб. На ранних стадиях планирования эко – туризма SharmCycle , я понял, что мы должны быть заметны и произвести неизгладимое первое впечатление. При планировании первой поездки, я подготовил фирменные футболки с нашими
логотипами, распространил среди всех велосипедистов на безвозмездной основе. Затраты были довольно большими, но окупились позже, когда мы в первый раз отправились в путь по главной дороге города, в сопровождении мото полиции. Нас встретили бурными приветствиями все, кто проезжал мимо, поскольку ранее подобного не было в Шарме. И, конечно же, люди запомнили наш логотип, который был напечатан на футболках и заинтересовались, что же это. Неделей позже я создал нашу страницу на фейсбуке, где разместил информацию об этом марафоне, поставил дату первой поездки, и продолжаю каждый раз размещать там всю информацию и выкладывать фото и видео – съемки с каждой поездки. Получив большую поддержку и одобрение со всех, кто следил за нами, нам следовало бы поднажать и повторять акцию каждую пятницу, чтобы поддерживать нашу кампанию действующей. Люди уже начали спрашивать о мотивах всех этих усилий и расходов ... Это было нетрудно объяснить простыми терминами ... здоровье, спорт, туризм, экономика, окружающая среда и безопасность. Велоспорт великий и веселый спорт, который существует в течение веков и помогает людям вести здоровый образ жизни, всегда оставаться в форме. Но какое это имеет отношение с остальными мотивами? Исторически, туристы были очарованы Шарм –эль-Шейхом, из-за его редких и красочных коралловых рифов, которые уникальны не только из-за их удивительного цвета, но также из-за непосредственной близости к береговой линии, что делает их легкодоступными для подводного плавания. Но поскольку город разработан, так, что в гостиницах располагается более 162000 номеров, тысячи автомобилей и других современных средств жизни, упущения диоксида углерода и окиси углерода в буквальном смысле убивают эти редкие создания, и мы в срочном порядке должны предпринять какие – то действия. Но, как езда на велосипеде может в этом помочь? Ответ прост, чем больше коммутирующих людей на велосипедах, тем меньше загрязнение
достигает поверхности моря, тем самым повышая потребление кислорода, необходимого для морской жизни, чтобы дышать нормально. Кроме того, ежедневная езда на велосипедах экономит топливо, которое может пригодится для других более важных нужд. Другое большое преимущество езды на велосипеде это придание большого туристического имиджа, символизируя безопасность и вежливость. Более того, езда на велосипеде может дать туристам больше возможностей в осмотре достопримечтальностей города, чем езда в автобусах. На сегодняшний день, SharmCycle совершила двенадцать последовательных марафонов на улицах города, четыре соревнования по велоспорту, множество других соревнований по велоспорту в Шарм- эль-Шейхе, в которых приняли участие сотни общественных деятелей, государственных чиновников, художников, журналистов, местных политиков, иностранных дипломатов,туристов. Таким образом, собирая фанатов по всему миру, по-прежнему привержена своей цели и все также находится на самофинансировании, но, что более важно, играет большую общественно-социальную роль в городе. Самыми большими поклонниками SharmCycle стали местные школьники и молодежные группы, приезжающие из других городов. Более того, это занятие поощряется их родителями, в отличие от других увлечений, в которых были задействованы их дети ранее. Это, безусловно, связано с высокими этическими и профессиональными навыками, дисциплиной, нравами, которые они приобретают, увлекаясь велоспортом. А также ценными призами, которые их дети могут получать, побеждая в соревнованиях. « В SharmCycle мы воспитываем новое поколение будущих лидеров. Мы не только обучаем их навыкам и улучшаем их поведение, но мы также подвергаем их опыту реальной жизни, давая им организационные роли. Не говоря уже о том, что занятие спорт держит их подальше от наркотиков и экстремизма», - говорит господин Ихаб.
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MAHONY RESTAURANT Seafood & Steak House формируют несколько составляющих, которые являются ключевыми при выборе заведения удовлетворяющего наши требования. Располагаясь в центре города, ресторан все же несколько отдален от общей суеты и сливающихся мелодий главной улицы. Заходя сюда впервые, становится ясно, что создавая интерьер (читать «атмосферу») было приложено много стараний. Ресторан оформлен в виде пещеры, с мягким светом, что создает приятную и особенную атмосферу вечера. Здесь достаточно просторно для того, чтобы могла удобно разместиться большая компания, и продуманно подготовлены столики для уединенного ужина при свечах. Тех же гостей, кто не желает ни на секунду расставаться с теплым и долгожданным египетским воздухом, приютит широкая терраса, что еще раз подтверждает продуманность и желание хозяев создать максимальный комфорт для своих гостей. И все же интерьер - это то, что мы считаем в начале важным, но впоследствии решающим для нас становится то, насколько выполняются наши гастрономические пожелания и ожидания. Начнем с заявленных в названии морепродуктов и стейка. Креветки, кальмары и крабы готовятся по вашему желанию на гриле, поджариваются или готовятся на пару. Крем-суп с и креппе с
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морепродуктами блюда, за которые шеф-повар ресторана очень часто слышит благодарности. Морепродукты подают с различными соусами: например, с тар-тар, острым или нежным грибным. И в то же время, чтобы насладиться вкусом, неимоверно вкусные, приготовленные на гриле в египетском стиле рыба, креветки, крабы и кальмары можно просто приправить соком лайма. Что касается стейков, то нежный и сочный стейк из телятины, с особенным соусом из черного перца или же с соусом чимичурри, объясняет, почему место пользуется популярностью среди гостей из разных стран. И независимо от выбранных блюд, будь то стейк, овощи гриль или сибасс, следует обязательно отведать закусок бабагануш и тахина со свежеиспеченным (выпекается рестораном) египетским хлебом с зернышками черного кунжута. В MAHONY максимально разнообразили выбор блюд меню, чтобы посетители всегда имели возможность сделать выбор по собственному вкусу. Этот ресторан можно выделить еще и за гостеприимство. Приятно удивляет восточный подход к управлению рестораном. Хозяин MAHONY RESTAURANT Seafood & Steak House, которого большинство друзей и гостей знают как Махони, всегда находится в ресторане и следит за тем, чтобы посетители получили сервис на должном уровне.
The Karate Premier League With a total of 23 medals, Egypt came in first place on the final day of the two-day Karate Premier League, the first time the event was held in an Arab country. Abeer Anwar attended the tournament in Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt won the World Karate Federation Premier League held in Sharm El-Sheikh under the auspices of Al-Ahram Organisation and under the patronage of Egypt’s Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb. Egypt finished with six gold, four silver and 13 bronze medals. It was followed by Turkey with 12 medals -- five gold, three silver and four bronze; and the United Arab Emirates in third with two gold and one bronze. A total of 464 athletes from 38 countries competed. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of officials, including Minister of Youth and Sports Khaled Abdel-Aziz, South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda, Suez Governor Al-Arabi Al-Sarou, head of the Arab Olympic Committee Prince Talal Bin Bandar, and dean of the Arab Academy for Science and Technology Ismail Farouk, Hisham Lofti, head of Al-Ahram Advertising Agency, said it was an honour for Al-Ahram Organisation to be sponsoring such an important sport event. “It is the first time for us to approach karate as a sport but we discovered that it is wide spread in Egypt and Egypt is one of the top countries in the sport so we wish to sponsor their upcoming events and give a helping hand to all sports as we are well experienced in sponsoring international sports events and championships.” Mohieddin Ahmed, vice president of the Egyptian Karate Federation and head of the organising committee added, “It was a great chance for all Egyptians that Sharm El-Sheikh was chosen to host this international event that is held eight times a year. It’s the first time for
the championship to be held in an Arab country so it’s an honour that Egypt got to host it.” Ahmed said the Egyptian Karate Federation (EKF) made a presentation in 2013 in the Karate World Congress that was held in Germany alongside the World Championship. “I said since we have world champions we should host one of the competitions of the Karate Premier League.” “We were also honoured because we are on top of the world, ranked No 1 in the world rankings in the youth and under 21 cadets. In the seniors we are fourth,” Ayman Abdel-Hamid, EKF president, said. “A number of delegates from the World Karate Federation paid several visits to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh to ensure that they were right in their decision, especially after the instabilities and terrorist attacks in Sinai but they were very satisfied with the preparation for the event.” “I am very happy for Egypt,” Javier Mantilla, chairman of the Pan-American Federation (PKF), and a member of the World KF referees committee, said. “They (Egyptians) are a big country in karate. They are progressing very quickly and this is attributed to their being good listeners and they are working well and spending well on the athletes. They have a number of world champions and I am invited to Egypt to train them on a yearly basis. All of this adds to their experience. I am sure that very soon they will be on top of the world.” At the World Congress held in Bremen alongside the World Championship, Egypt won the bid to host the World Junior, Cadets and Under 21 Championship in 2017 in Cairo.
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