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Looks like this thread hasn't been updated for a while. Anyways, I will add new links here, in case someone is checking the thread. All of these have updated Egypt information:
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Arabic is the official language; English and French are used by an educated elite; Nobiin, Berber and Coptic are used for religious purposes.
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It was interesting to note that the literacy rate for women was half that of men and that even in 2002 almost 60% of the female population could not read. As this would be a national rather than a...
Many of us will know that during Ramadan there are available temporary outlet units that sell essential food items for the poor, where such items are subsidised by the government. These places are...
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Certainly a very apt name for these 'good cause' shops, as I expect their administration could well fall into the same category as the erstwhile films of that genre!
There appears to be some posts popping up on my Facebook page that are from Egyptian Government sources, in relation to the ongoing situation in Israel, Iran etc.
This one was posted 3 days ago,...
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The amazing fact about Egyptair flights is that they are all departing more or less on time. Considering most of the ME and some Asian flights that are running use the Egyptian corridor I think the...
We are hoping someone may help us here, we have lost touch with an elderly lady who was living in Luxor, we are concerned that she might have passed away, is there an obituary site in Luxor or Egypt...
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I asked around yesterday about the only Ingrid I knew, who ran the gift shop in The Marsam Hotel.
A lovely elegant 70ish Lady who obviously came from that part of the world.
Just wondering how much does it cost to send a child to school in Egypt? And is it compulsory or what happens if you can't afford to send your child to school are there home schooling options?
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Where I live Najar abu Ramadan is still a farming village, all be'it new villas are being built further down the canal.
We have had 6 tractors for years here working all over the west bank night and...
I came across this article regarding customs at Cairo airport. Now I know some bring in more than one smartphone for friends and some locals are asking for tablets so the risk of duty on these is...
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I'm coming for a week soon and have an old phone I bought in Egypt 5 years ago if I use that will I be exempt from tax?
Another national holiday, 'something todo with Mecca, my mate tells me...So, no Saturday shopping.
Sunday we are taking the ferry from Jorfe, or Geoff City as some 'wise arsed ex-copper once called...
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I remember Shoe Shine Said with great affection. He was, what I would term, a 'real' Egyptian, and would have been rightly horrified at the antics of some of his compatriots today.
With the death of an English tourist in Morocco recently after a slight scratch from a puppy, what are your thoughts on getting a rabies jab before travelling to Egypt. As a dog lover I tend to pat...
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Can you get a pre-Rabies jab? I thought that it was one, or possibly a series of jabs, that you had if rabies was suspected following a scratch, cut, or bite.
Egypt faces energy strain as Israel and Iran escalate conflict
Egyptians are preparing for tougher times as the government begins limiting gas supplies to some industrial activities.
CAIRO
The...
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A very interesting article. I wonder how this will affect tourism especially in the Luxor area. I have a feeling numbers will drop if this war continues at its present rate.
Now, not a lot of people know this...but..
The use of marijuana as a medicine or recreational drug is far more recent, perhaps as early as 1798 when Napoleon’s troops brought hashish back from their...
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Brief update: How the locals know about this still amazes me..
Besides finding stashes of MJ huge amounts of booze, 200 rounds and a gun it seems 3 houses
were raided and 50 kilos seized..
Saturday, shopping over the 'dark-side.
I must say I never have liked going over for essentials, especially now I don't even chill for a cold libation.
We went to Aboudi bookshop looking for any...
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I wonder if LAROUSSE GASTRONMIQUE is still on top of the essential reading list for those entering catering college. A classic it may well be, but it's format likely does not make easy reading for...
Egypt hopes the Forever is Now exhibition of contemporary artists, now in its fourth year, will bring even more visitors to the Unesco heritage site
By Saeed Kamali Dehghan
Supported by...
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Sounds interesting.
It doesn't sound as though it's a touring exhibition which is a shame as I'm sure it would be an asset to both locals and tourism if it were to do a season at Luxor and no doubt...
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