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Advice, information and discussion about Egypt in general.
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The Awalim & Ghawazi of Egypt
by newcastle » Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:08 pm
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I thought this article might be of interest to our “resident” dancer BENNU.
From Ghawazi to Safiyya of Esna and Kuchuk Hanem: The History of Belly Dancing in Egypt.
Apologies, BENNU, if you’ve...
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Thanks Newcastle. I saw the article earlier but didn't have time to read it. When I had time, I couldn't find it again.
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Last post by HEPZIBAH
Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:45 pm
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Entrance Fees for GEM
by newcastle » Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:14 pm
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The entrance fees for GEM....
“Prices of the Grand Egyptian Museum for foreigners and Egyptians:
Foreigners:
• 500 pounds combined ticket to visit all halls
• 400 pounds to visit the hall of King...
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Been to the Egyptian museum loads of times but I would be happy to pay 500le to go and have a look at GEM. From what I have seen, on line, the building itself looks spectacular
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What a delight it...
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Last post by carrie
Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:06 am
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Egypt 'ignored warnings of imminent attack' before deadly blast
by DJKeefy » Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:30 am
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Egyptian authorities ignored warnings from Western intelligence services that militants were planning an attack in downtown Cairo, diplomatic sources have said.
The Western diplomats told The New...
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On a positive note Mo Salah donates $3m towards the rebuild of the hospital.
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Last post by crewmeal
Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:00 am
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19 killed, 30 injured after deadly car crash
by DJKeefy » Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:42 am
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At least 19 people were killed and 30 others injured in an explosion outside Egypt's National Cancer Institute in central Cairo, Egypt's health ministry said early on Monday.
The interior ministry...
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It’s when the government MISinforms the masses that I object :)
And it worries me that the Egyptian masses swallow this crap.
Hey ho.....
But it’s too much to expect an announcement along the...
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Last post by newcastle
Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:25 pm
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Channel 5 - The Nile with Historian Bettany Hughes
by crewmeal » Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:55 pm
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Starting tomorrow on Channel 5
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Jammy getting a Holiday disguised as work.
I have to agree with you, I watched part of this series, and part of the recent program about her top ten sites by Bettany Hughes, wonderfully filmed in...
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Last post by A-Four
Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:13 am
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OLD TRICKS, NEW TRICKS.
by A-Four » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:41 pm
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in the good old days of Mubarak, (never thought I would ever write that), when the President made a statement, it was, well, presidential, let me give an example,......When a new tax needed to be...
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Of course there are cheaper ways of becoming an Egyptian citizen.
If you’ve been resident for over 10 years you can apply.
And if you’re a woman and have married an Egyptian, then he can apply for...
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Last post by newcastle
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:19 pm
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Poverty rises in Egypt
by newcastle » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:44 am
These figures from CAPMAS make grim reading. The reality may be even worse.
So much for Egypt’s burgeoning economy.
Extracts from the Report :
About 32.5% of the Egyptians are living below the...
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Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:44 am
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Competition launched to name Egypt’s vast new capital
by DJKeefy » Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:06 pm
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The army-controlled company delivering Egypt’s new capital city in the desert east of Cairo has launched a competition to find a name for it.
Since the ambitious project’s unveiling in 2015, the...
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Anudersprawl, ok! I suppose all on borrowed money. A bit like a bank lending money to the value of $100 million dollars to a homeless person. Not trying to be funny but there seems to be a thing...
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Last post by Major Thom
Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:21 am
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Partial lunar eclipse to be witnessed in Egypt Tuesday, Wednesday
by DJKeefy » Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:47 pm
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A partial lunar eclipse is expected to occur in Egypt and the Arab world on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It will be the last eclipse this year, but the only in 2019 that will be visible to sky watchers...
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It’s also visible in UK. 8)
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Last post by newcastle
Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:30 pm
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Last post by Hafiz
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:41 am
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In prison in Egypt, it’s normal to be stripped and beaten
by DJKeefy » Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:16 pm
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In prison in Egypt, it’s normal to be stripped, beaten, witness torture.
I was arrested when I was caught up in a protest while on holiday in Egypt in 2013. I fear the trial that could end my life,...
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If this is the same guy you're referring to then it looks like a happy ending.
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Last post by crewmeal
Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:36 am
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The Cost of losing one's Cherry ?
by Who2 » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:03 am
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Well yesterday a huge 'balloo, mobile sound systems, young men and kids and shopping...
Soon we have another wedding today they erect the tent.
Washing machine,
Cooker,
Fridge,
TV, ect......
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Well it's still kicking at midnight here.....
But the DJ's are absolute sh*t, I mean really shite! perhaps it's because I've been spoilt with the likes of:
Carl Cox, Danny Rampling, Fatboy Slim,...
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Last post by Who2
Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:23 pm
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Why Not ?
by Who2 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:19 pm
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Just thought I would like to share these retinted B/W photographs, I thought they were pretty good... 8)
1920's sunset.
Satchmo & Lil, Daisy or Alpha.... 8)
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They are very interesting, did the site show the originals alongside? I only ask because it is so easy to fake a similar photograph with todays software, but even if they were faked they are very...
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Last post by Horus
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:20 pm
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Who has just kicked the Bucket ?
by Who2 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:19 pm
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So, who has just shuffled off his mortal coil ? not before time imho.... 8)
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Former Egypt president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial
June 18, 2019 — 5.17am
Cairo: Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, the first democratically elected head of state in Egypt's modern...
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Last post by Winged Isis
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:53 pm
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Last post by Horus
Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:15 pm
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Egypt to hike electricity prices in July
by DJKeefy » Tue May 21, 2019 6:01 pm
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Egypt says it will raise electricity prices for households and businesses by an average of 15 percent, the latest in a series of austerity measures aimed at boosting the economy.
Electricity...
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Don't talk about your Leccie prices, here we have the biggest hikes throughout the EU at almost 13%. Our bill on average is 140€ every 2 months. What is the average bill in Luxor now following this...
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Last post by Major Thom
Fri May 31, 2019 5:36 am
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Google celebrates discovery of Khufu Ship with Google Doodle
by DJKeefy » Sun May 26, 2019 2:50 pm
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Google celebrated on Sunday, May 26 the discovery of the Khufu ship in 1954 with a Google Doodle. It is considered one of the world's oldest and largest ships.
The Khufu ship was discovered in...
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Oh yes, I had forgotten about that. :oops:
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Last post by Horus
Tue May 28, 2019 9:21 pm
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The rising Costs of Living in Egypt.
by Who2 » Thu May 16, 2019 9:46 am
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Now, I know we have all had it pretty easy here over the years, subsidies here and there.
Now seems the time we all have to start to 'coughing-up... spluttering-up more like....
El Sisi is getting...
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The Saudis are well and truly on top of that. New cities that are dedicated solar powered and even have aircon in the streets all powered by convection and air pressure differences.. Clever stuff......
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Last post by John Landon
Mon May 20, 2019 8:39 am
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Tattoo artist draws flowers, butterflies to hide burns
by DJKeefy » Thu May 16, 2019 1:01 pm
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Egyptian tattoo artist draws flowers, butterflies to hide burns
In a workshop in Cairo's upscale neighborhood of Maadi, Egyptian tattoo artist Shenouda Abdel Malak conceals people's psychological...
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That's a really interesting post, Keefy! Thanks for posting it. I also agree with Who's comments, but it's a very interesting way of concealment.
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Last post by Ruby Slippers
Fri May 17, 2019 12:50 pm
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EgyptAir Suicide
by Hafiz » Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:41 pm
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EgyptAir Suicide.
‘The 2016 crash of a Paris-Cairo EgyptAir flight that killed all 66 people on board was a result of a lack of maintenance and the plane should never have taken off, according to an...
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Judge for yourselves.
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Last post by crewmeal
Fri May 10, 2019 6:14 am
