shorouky
English expat in Egypt
Forum posts
28
About me
English
Lives in Shorouk City
Registration: 08 August 2010
Activity
Feasibility of coming to Cairo and set up an online business? by Sharkykt
Hi all, I have been an expat in Oman for three years before with the army (back in 1996 to 1999) but now want to come to Cairo in next year or so. I won't be working for a company only myself as I would like to set up internet selling of the local ...
If you are going to run it as a legitimate business here in Egypt then you have to have an Egyptian partner by law - or the law as it stands now. Who knows in 6 months time! Good luck. Read More
Tips for leaning suvival Arabic faster? by Edlind
Hello all. I have been reading the posts here the last few days and found them so helpful, I am here from the US on an expat assignment for 6 months. It is my third week, Any tips on how to learn Arabic faster? I am humbled that out of courtesy, ...
Welcome to Cairo. The previous suggests are great if you have a housekeeper or if you have time to go to courses. Being around Egyptians who will explain in English what they are saying is very helpful. Please check that your version of Rosetta ... Read More
Single Mother Living in Cairo by cmelissa
I just accepted a teaching job at an international school in Cairo. I am a single parent, with a son, and I'm wondering how I will be seen by people in Cairo. I understand that everybody's different and that some will accept me and some won't, but ...
It shouldn't be a problem. However, it's often better to keep your business to yourself and not to be too open with people, certainly to start with, until you get to know them well. I would recommend this policy about yourself in general and not ... Read More
Anyone like poker? by whimvsreason
Wondering if there're enough people to scrounge up a poker club... totally informal, of course :)
Texas hold em? Read More
Looking for someone to look after my house by michael_makar
Hi I am Michael from Egypt...I am looking for someone to look after my house...I prefer foreigners and that's why I am looking here. If interested contact me and we can talk further Thanks Michael
When you say 'look after my house' are you going on holiday or are you looking for someone to look after it for some time? Read More
Warning to Maadi Dog Owners by leprechaun1188
I know there are a fair number of people reading this blog who have dogs, and even more who know dog owners and / or love dogs themselves :) Anyone who has been through Maadi is familiar with the long loping streets, bountiful trees, between which ...
Whilst I agree that poisoning the strays is truly horrible and that putting poison down in a random manner is irresponsible, please also remember that these strays/wild dogs have not been vaccinated against rabies. If you have ever witnessed a ... Read More
Can any one recommend a good kindergarten in Maadi? by Karilyslie
Hi We are currently living in EL Manial but we are soon moving to Maadi, My 4 year old son started kindergarten here in El Manial but he is not happy there so I keep him home till we move. The problem with the kindergarten he is in now is that ...
Hi, there are two good kindergartens in Maadi. One is Pre-School Years and the other is the Irish Nursery. Both have excellent reputations and have a mix of Egyptian and foreign children. If you do a search for Nurseries in Cairo you should come ... Read More
Moving to Cairo in Dec from USA by Mavr2002
We will probably move to Maadi (from US) in Dec/Jan and am looking at homes ... and I want to know if a pool is more trouble than its worth? Have 2 kids.
Difficult to find a villa/apartment in Maadi with a pool and if you do, it will be very expensive and probably very overlooked. I suggest that if a pool of your own is a priority then you look at finding a place in the suburbs. El Rehab City, ... Read More
Bringing my dog by Swmbkerun321
Am I going to have any issues bringing my dog? Do places that allow dogs have strict breed/weight restrictions?
Getting the dog through customs is a long, tedious and expensive business. You have to make sure that the vet's certificate is very recent i.e. within a day or so of the dog leaving the US. Customs will make it very difficult anyway and expect a ... Read More
SOCIAL MIXER by IrishAlexandrian
In one of the discussions in/on the forum, there was a discussion of how hard it is to get to know people in Cairo. I suggested that we have a social mixer for the 'new' expats to meet other Íæż½ã½ãs who have have lived here a while as well as ...
meetup.com/cairo-expat-social-club/ If you are interested in meeting other expats the above link will take you to quite an active 'meet-up' group. They organise their meet-ups in different locations depending on where most of the attendees want to ... Read More
son with sever allergies by Adam4449
Hi. Do you know how is the hospitals in Cairo?. my son is 2 1/2 years old and has severe allergies from food "wheat, nuts, dairy, eggs, coconut, barley and a few other things and we have to walk around with an epipen ... do you think it's a good ...
It might be an idea to look at staying outside the city itself, especially if air quality is a problem. There are very nice suburbs and some, like Shorouk, have a good international hospital nearby. You can find the International Medical Centre, ... Read More
administrative job for expat by shorouky
Are you looking for a full time administrative job in an international school? Are you a native english speaker? If you are both, please send me a message to my messages, with your e-mail and some of your details and I will let you know the job ...
I don't want to name the school on the forum but it is located in New Cairo. Read More
administrative job for expat by shorouky
Are you looking for a full time administrative job in an international school? Are you a native english speaker? If you are both, please send me a message to my messages, with your e-mail and some of your details and I will let you know the job ...
No teaching degree required. It is administrative only. Read More
administrative job for expat
Are you looking for a full time administrative job in an international school? Are you a native english speaker? If you are both, please send me a message to my messages, with your e-mail and some of your details and I will let you know the job ... Read More
Introducing myself by Minnesota2Egypt
Hi everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself, as I am new to the forum. My name is Angie. I moved to Egypt with my family this past March from Minnesota, USA. My husband is egyptian, we've been married for almost 11 years now, and have 3 ...
Hi Angie Try this website. They have 'meet-ups' on a regular basis. expatfocus.com/expatriate-forums-egypt Also there are quite a few expats who meet up at TOTA restaurant in the souk in El Rehab City. Once the children start school I am sure ... Read More