

Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Egyptian citizen
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Egyptian
Lives in Maadi
Speaks English- Arabic
Registration: 04 August 2010
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private beach? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Does anyone know where you can rent a shalet or villa with its own private beach in egypt? can be anywhere, red sea, med sea. Or somewhere you can rent the beach itself for private use? Thanks!

lol... of course i google searched... i'd prefer if anyone has had first hand experience and can recommend a place. :) Thanks. Read More

private beach?
Does anyone know where you can rent a shalet or villa with its own private beach in egypt? can be anywhere, red sea, med sea. Or somewhere you can rent the beach itself for private use? Thanks! Read More


taxi cab or limo companies? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Does anyone know of good reliable taxi cab companies, or a limo service that I could reserve in advance, with decent prices? Something reliable. I seem to remember a long time ago there was a yellow cab company. Thanks!!

Thanks Bilal! That does help. I'll try them out hopefully they are reliable. :)it is nice to be back. Read More

taxi cab or limo companies?
Does anyone know of good reliable taxi cab companies, or a limo service that I could reserve in advance, with decent prices? Something reliable. I seem to remember a long time ago there was a yellow cab company. Thanks!! Read More


Phonecall hassling - a warning to expat ladies! by eltviola
OK so most of us know there's a small proportion of the male Egyptian population who can't seem to control themselves when they discover the mobile number of a woman, especially an expat woman. Someone on this forum called Karim (whom I don't ...

Does mobinil have a blacklist service? that would be awesome! Read More


Emergency Message for foreign ( expatriate ) in Egypt by Queen Cleopatra
the Government of Egypt will be holding the first phase of national parliamentary elections on November 28 and 29, 2011 in Cairo, Alexandria, Fayoum, Port Said, Damietta, Kafr-el-Sheikh, Assiut, Luxor and the Red Sea Governate. Movement of voters ...

ur lucky, i stood for 6 hours! :) I just hope it doesn't end up a big joke like the stupid "istiftaa" they had ppl do. Read More


badminton in cairo? by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Does anyone know where we can play badminton in Cairo/giza area? we also need the rackets and stuff. Thanks!

Thanks Elaine! It is a bit far, but will def. keep it in mind, n thanks for the offer! :) Read More

badminton in cairo?
Does anyone know where we can play badminton in Cairo/giza area? we also need the rackets and stuff. Thanks! Read More


Someone know where to buy sport equipment in cairo ? by Fabio1979
Hello People. I'm looking for a well-stocked store for buy a treadmill and a multjim machine... For the treadmill will be preferable to be one of this mark: NORDICTRACK Pro-form tecnogym kettler weslo bh fitness reebok or any other good ...

Kasr el Ainy street, has medical equipment, which includes treadmills. Also, i've seen them in Alpha market in Maadi. Read More


Mobiles change prefix by MCITP
Dear All, All operators in Egypt will be changing their prefix from the 6th October 2011 (this Thursday) Please follow the below new prefix for each operator : Etisalat Before After 011 XXXXXXX ...

how about an app or # for mobinil to update contacts? :/ Read More


Driving in Egypt for foreigners (licences) by Musa.au
Hi everyone, I have been reading up on how to get an international driver's licence to be able to drive here in Egypt and I guess I have a few questions. - Do you really need one? (an international driver's licence) Or would you rarely get pulled ...

No offense to anybody, but really, shouldn't u respect the laws of any country you are in? you would never drive without some sort of license abroad, and you would certainly not bribe anyone. I mean really, even if you are in the most corrupt ... Read More


Maid / housekeeper by Sousou88
Does anyone know how I can find a maid, if NOT through an agency? And a driver also? Thanks for ur help!

LoL, looks like the guy who was gonna help u got banned! Anyways, the best way to find a decent maid or driver is through people you know, who know them and can recommend them. Otherwise, there is the Maadi messenger, which is a free magazine for ... Read More


Where to buy high quality bedding sheets in CAIRO by B617
I know egypt is famous for high quality cotton; where is the best place to buy high quality sheets of a high thread count for bedding? It would be a shame not to buy Egyptian products when they are so famous. Thanks :) Mark

Where is Tulip Irish Alexandrian? I've not heard of it. Yes, it is quite a shame, all my 100% Egyptian Cotton sheets I bought from abroad, go figure.? Read More


where to print business cards by Mariposa_Voice_for_Peace
Hi! I want to get some business cards printed. I could prob order from the US, etc, n have them sent, but i'd rather just figure something out here. Any ideas? Thanks!!

Thanks all, that's very helpful. :) Read More


Differences in the Workplace by Talanathas
Wondering if any expats or locals who have worked in Canada or America and who have worked in Egypt noticed any major differences in the workplace. Are employees treated the same? Similar rates of pay? What about female employees- are there equal ...

I don't know what work you are in, and of course each place is different, and we can't generalize. I can only talk about my experience: Since I've moved back to Egypt, I think the one thing I notice the most is that things in the work place are ... Read More