Archive for the 'Editorial' Category

Hubert says Goodbye…

Friday, May 26th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

I’ve been urged to stop my activities as editor of the El Gouna Times for the sake of my health. Therefore, I’m sorry to announce that the El Gouna Times Online Magazine will be no longer updated and our forum has been removed from this website.

The last two years I’ve spend nearly […]

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Le Deauville

Friday, May 19th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Restaurants, The Art of Living

Dining in Le Deauville at Abu Tig Marina is always a good experience. It’s the restaurant where the menu is written on a large blackboard standing along the sidewalk and the staff will carry it to your table.
Last time we were there, we had the Crevettes with salad and rice, in a Pernod […]

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New opening: “Boxers”, a new English Bar / Cafe

Thursday, May 18th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Restaurants, The Art of Living

New opening: “Boxers”, a new English Bar / Cafe

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Free Beach use at “Moods” and “Buddha Bar Beach” for El Gouna House Owners

Thursday, May 18th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, The Art of Living

Free Beach use at “Moods” and “Buddha Bar Beach” for El Gouna House Owners

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New website: Kite Family …

Thursday, May 18th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living, Sports

New website: Kite Family …

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New GM Appointed at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna

Thursday, May 18th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels

New GM Appointed at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna

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New Section Dutch Travel reports

Thursday, May 18th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Nederlandse Reisverslagen

A new category “Nederlandse Reisverslagen” with about 20 recent articles has been added for the flemish and dutch speaking readers of the El Gouna Times in the last couple of weeks. After all, the dutch speaking community represents an astonishing 17% of our readers who were willing to express their preferred language in our poll […]

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Spa at El Gouna Golf Club

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, Services, The Art of Living

As of June 1 the renowned Angsana Spa (Banyan Tree) will take over the management of the spa at El Gouna Golf Club. At the same time, the Health Club will report to Mr. Alfred Heim, General Manager of the Steigenberger.
The new management promises outstanding services for all Gounies
By Gounie Flash

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El Gouna Flights are Back, Even the Skies are Smiling…

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, The Art of Living, Traffic

El Gouna Flights are Back, Even the Skies are Smiling…

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Best Tourism Projects

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, The Art of Living

El Gouna & Taba Heights, Best Tourism Projects in the Middle East & North Africa

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Met de Dolfijnen zwemmen

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Zoals beloofd dan hier enkele foto’s, een beetje later dan gewoonlijk gepost, want de stroom was hier in El Gouna af en toe onderbroken wegens bouwwerkzaamheden, zodat we vandaag niet aan de computer konden werken zoals gepland was.
Gisteren dus wezen snorkelen, en inderdaad, Mike en ik hebben met dolfijnen gezwommen in de Rode Zee.

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El Gouna proud to be a “SuperBrand”

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, Real Estate

El Gouna proudly announces that it has been recognized as a super brand for year 2006.

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Luieren aan de Pool

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Gisteren was een rustige dag aan het zwembad, lekker lui genietend van zon en water. Buren naast ons in het appartementsgebouw reisden af en kwamen een hele hoop levensmiddelen voorbij brengen die ze anders in de vuilnisbak zouden deponeren: tomaten, chocolade, broodjes, paprika, uien.
Ik denk dat ik een bordje fabriceer met : “voeder deze […]

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Art exhibition at the El Gouna Museum

Monday, May 15th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - English, The Art of Living, Business

Art exhibition at the El Gouna Museum

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Snookeren in El Gouna

Monday, May 15th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Zondag was dus een rustige familiedag in El Gouna, Egypte… ’s Ochtends gezwommen en ontbeten, en dan geluierd tot Mike kwam. Hij wilde bij ons de Formule 1 wedstrijd komen kijken op TV. Daarna nog een rondje gezwommen en op het terras daarna wat honigmeloen met ardense ham gegeten, en de rest van de mousse […]

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Moederdag in El Gouna

Sunday, May 14th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Gisteren was het hier in Egypte een stuk warmer, omdat er overdag praktisch geen wind was. Goed voor de duikers en snorkelaars (minder golfslag), maar minder goed voor diegenen die graag aan kite-surfen doen, wat aan de vlakke kust voor de stranden van El Gouna een ondertussen erg geliefde sport is geworden.
Bij ons tweetjes geen […]

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Wild West in El Gouna

Saturday, May 13th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Opnieuw een dagverslag uit Egypte, waar het weer nog altijd prachtig is. De vooruitzichten voor Wirtzfeld zijn vanaf vandaag een beetje minder, de temperaturen gaan omlaag en er wordt af een toe een bui verwacht.
Zoals ik gisteren al kort meldde, is Brigitte toch een beetje ongerust geworden na het zien van mijn foto’s met de […]

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Internet speed will be enhanced in El Gouna

Friday, May 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

Now that ADSL has been installed all over El Gouna and Wireless LAN is available in certain areas, we had noticed in an earlier article that the speed on the ADSL lines was not as we had expected.
As EGT was told today, intention is to upgrade the communication lines to El Gouna from 10Mbit […]

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Toeristisch Egypte

Friday, May 12th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

In Wirtzfeld worden nog elke dag koffers vol zon uitgepakt die ik via het internet aan het versturen ben om de thuisblijvers te verwennen.
Ik zit dus nog altijd in El Gouna aan de Rode Zee in Egypte.
Gisteren ging het al een stuk beter, ik heb alweer gezwommen en heb een aantal oefeningen met mijn […]

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For Sale West Golf: 1 Bed Appartment

Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Real Estate

For Sale 1 Bed Appartment West Golf, El Gouna

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WEST GOLF 57m2 Apartment zu verkaufen

Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - Deutsch, Real Estate

WEST GOLF 57m2 Apartment zu verkaufen
2 Etage, mit schoene Ueberblick ueber Schwimmbad, Lagoon und Golf Platz.
Inklusiv alle Moebel z.b. Kuhl/Gefrierschrank, Ofen, Herd, Doppelbett, u.s.w.
Mann kann das Appartment auf dem website
www.pearsonsaccommodation.net sehen.
Kontakt: Dawn Pearson an dawnpearson40@hotmail.com
fuer mehr Information und Preise

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May events on Thursday

Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, Restaurants, The Art of Living

Every Thursday
El Gouna Mini Club Kids Party 04.00 pm Les Petites Nursery ext. 2100
Tamr Henna Square Event 09.30 pm Tamr Henna Square ext. 2100
Mirage Disco - Show & Party all night long 10.30 pm Mirage Discotheque ext. 2306
Let’s Go Biking 02.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Kids Cartoon Movies 08.00 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Live Oriental […]

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Events this weekend

Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, Restaurants, The Art of Living

Every Friday
Marina Street Festival 08.00 pm Abu Tig Marina ext. 2100
Mirage Disco - Party all night long 10.30 pm Mirage Discotheque ext. 2306
Kids Cartoon Movies 08.00 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Live Music - Gallery Bar 08.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Beach day 10.00 am Sheraton Miramar ext. 19
Live Band 08.00 pm Sheraton Miramar ext. 19
Live Guitar Music 07.00 pm Steigenberger Golf Resort ext. 2241
Pianist 07.30 pm Steigenberger Golf Resort ext. 2241
Bedouin Night @ Oasis 08.30 pm TTC Rihana ext. 2221
Live Guitar Music […]

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Printen naar België vanuit El Gouna

Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

In Wirtzfeld wordt het elke dag groener. Ik had de beelden van onze webcams eens bekeken vanuit El Gouna, Egypte, waar ik momenteel verblijf, en had het beeld op mijn computer laten staan.
Later op de dag heb ik dat dan ververst, en je zag duidelijk tijdens het verversen van het webcam beeld hoe het […]

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Mamounia Maroccan Restaurant

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Restaurants, The Art of Living

A new restaurant opened on April 18th, 2006 in the Abu Tig Marina, next to the Ali Pasha Hotel and across the Shuttle bus stop, overlooking the beautiful marina in El Gouna, Egypt, and offering indoor and outdoor seatings, totalling 70 couverts.

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Mirage relaunch successfull

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Services, The Art of Living

Nightlife has got a new dimension in El Gouna

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The successfull relaunch of the Mirage Open Air Disco proves that El Gouna visitors of all ages are keen to party from time to time. Under the slogan “Come and meet new friends” the Mirage will feature special shows and events to entertain […]

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Ziekenhuis El Gouna

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Gisterenavond was er een lang en heftig onweer in Wirtzfeld. Zal wel een ander onweder geweest zijn dan ik eerder deze week hier in Egypte meemaakte. Want zoals de meesten onder jullie wel weten ben ik dus nog in Egypte op bezoek bij mijn jongste zoon die hier aan de Rode Zee woont.
Ik geb dus […]

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ADSL and WiFi Internet Services in El Gouna

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Services, The Art of Living, Business, Traffic

The El Gouna IT Department would like to announce that all areas of El Gouna are equipped and fitted now for the use of ADSL internet services.

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May Events on Wednesdays

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, Restaurants, The Art of Living

Every Wednesday
Golf Introduction 03.00 pm El Gouna Golf Club ext. 2285
El Gouna Oasis Night 07.00 pm El Gouna Oasis Your Hotel
Beach-Party 10.30 pm Mangroovy Beach Club ext. 2100
Golf Introduction 03.00 pm El Gouna Golf Club ext. 2285
Mini Disco 07.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Kids Cartoon Movies 08.00 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Belly Dancing Show 08.30 […]

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In the line of duty…

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

Hubert, Editor of the El Gouna Times, while taking some pictures of onging new construction works in El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt, had a little accident by stepping in a place where he should not…

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Over TokTok en andere (ge)vallen…

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Ik ben nog altijd in Egypte voor een kort bezoek aan mijn jongste zoon Mike, die in Hurghada woont.
Gisterenochtend waren er opnieuw stroom onderbrekingen in het netwerk van El Gouna, waar ik dus een appartement heb gehuurd, met als gevolg dat de ADSL server van de lokale internet provider ’s nachts stilgevallen was en niet […]

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Stroompannes in El Gouna

Monday, May 8th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Gisterenochtend was aangekondigd dat de stroomvoorziening vanwege werkzaamheden tussen zes en half zeven ’s morgens onderbroken zou zijn, maar gedurende de hele dag waren er in het appartement regelmatig stroom onderbrekingen. Daardoor konden de mensen van de poolreiniging met hun “stofzuiger” ook niet bijtijds klaar zijn, waardoor ik pas later in de ochtend kon gaan […]

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Ze snijden hier te veel…

Sunday, May 7th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Ik zit dan wel op het ogenblik nog altijd in El Gouna aan de Rode Zee in Egypte, maar dat betekent niet dat in Wirtzfeld, Oostkantons, België het leven stilvalt. Brigitte stuurde me gisterennamiddag meerdere digitale stemmingsbeelden uit onze tuin.
De natuur doet haar uiterste best deze 6 maanden lange, koude, en sneeuwrijke winter te vergeten. […]

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May Events on Tuesday

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, Restaurants, The Art of Living

Every Tuesday
Mirage Disco - Party all night long 10.30 pm Mirage Discotheque ext. 2306
Kid’s show 07.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Kids Cartoon Movies 08.00 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Russian Show 08.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Live Music - Gallery Bar 08.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Indian day 10.30 am Sheraton Miramar ext. 19
Oriental Cooking Class […]

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May Events on Monday

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels, Restaurants, The Art of Living

Every Monday
El Gouna Go Cart Competition 04.00 pm Go Cart ext. 2100
Tamr Henna Square Event 09.30 pm Tamr Henna Square ext. 2100
Let’s Go Biking 02.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Mini Disco 07.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Kids Cartoon Movies 08.00 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Oriental Show 08.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Live Music - Gallery […]

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ADSL Internet Speed in El Gouna dropped dramatically

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living, Business

Today, Saturday, May 6th, 2006, the ADSL speed dropped dramatically to speeds which are comparable with old fashioned modem dial-up speeds.

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Electrical supply cut off on May 7th, 2006

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living, Real Estate

Orascom Hotels & Development
Customer Service Office
6 May 2006
Electrical supply
Dear Owners: All the Phases (1, 2, 3&4), Golf, West Golf, El Kafr, Nubia 1, and Marina 2.
Please be informed that due to essential maintenance to be carried out by the El Gouna electrical Dept., the electrical supply will be cut off on 7th of May […]

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El Gouna Times more and more popular

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

The El Gouna Times online Magazine becomes more and more popular.
Last month our total number of pages viewed exceeded for the first time 450,000 pageviews. We served over 25,000 visitors, visiting our website from 39 countries worldwide…
Here are the statistics, generated by the El Gouna Times Server:
Successful (hits) requests: 1,248,328
Successful requests for pages: 451,572
Distinct files […]

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Events in El Gouna this weekend

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

Every Saturday
Golf Introduction 03.00 pm El Gouna Golf Club ext. 2285
El Gouna Kids Party @ Palma Café 03.30 pm Palma Café ext. 2100
Downtown Saturday Night 08.00 pm El Kafr ext. 2100
Mirage Disco - Three Corners Show & Disco 10.00 pm Mirage Discotheque ext. 2306
Mini Disco 07.30 pm Movenpick Resort ext. 36
Kids Cartoon Movies 08.00 pm […]

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In de Disco van El Gouna

Saturday, May 6th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Gisteren heb ik dus niet verteld hoe de avond in de Disco ten einde ging.
Om jullie nieuwsgierig te maken.
Want ’s zaterdags komen veel minder mensen op mijn website kijken. Dus wilde ik eens uittesten of het lukt, jullie ook vandaag hierheen te lokken…

Zoals je op de foto kunt zien, was er helemaal […]

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El Gouna Times Staff online again

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

Finally, after the local division of Dot Link Net was having some technical problems to transform all of El Gouna to the ADSL Internet connection, now the El Gouna Times Staff has got its new Internet Connection at West Golf, El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt.
And this means that now we will be able to […]

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Duplex West Golf for Sale

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Real Estate

Duplex West Golf (Y 11-03)
Nice duplex arranged by a Belgian architect for his own use along the lagoon, in front of the golf course.
Fully equipped, with furnitures and oriental touch decoration.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open fire, air-conditionning, satellite.
3 terraces (ground floor, 1st floor, roof).
Pictures and full description (in FR) at http://www.lechien.be/lechien.be/El Gouna.html
Information : +32 477 […]

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Duplex woning West Golf te koop

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - Nederlands

Te koop: West Golf (Y 11-03)
Mooie duplex ingericht door een belgische architect voor zijn eigen gebruik, langs de lagune, tegenover de golf.
Volledig uitgerust, met meubels en oostersstijl decoratie.
3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, open vuur, air-conditionning, satellite.
3 terrassen (gelijkvloer, 1ste verdieping, dak).
Foto’s en beschrijving (in FR) op http://www.lechien.be/lechien.be/El Gouna.html
Inlichtingen : +32 477 99 9890

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For Sale: Hill Villa

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Real Estate

For Sale: Hill Villa

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For the curious one… Gasoline prices

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living, Traffic

For tourists and future residents of El Gouna, it’s good to know that, allthough some things in Egypt are becoming rather expensive, there is one big advantage (besides the daily sun, sea and mentality of the very friendly locals) that cannot be topped by holiday resorts in Europe: local gasoline prices.
Here below a picture, taken […]

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A vendre: Duplex West Golf

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - Francais, Real Estate

Duplex West Golf (Y 11-03)
Beau duplex aménagé par un architecte belge pour son usage personnel le long du lagon, face au golf.
Entièrement équipé, meublé et décoré de style oriental.
3 chambres, deux salles de bain, feu ouvert, climatisation, satellite.
3 terrasses (rez de chaussée, 1er étage, toît).
Photos et descriptif complet sur http://www.lechien.be/lechien.be/El Gouna.html
Renseignements : +32 477 99 […]

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Op bezoek bij de Witte Olifant

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Ik zit dus nog altijd in Egypte, en ik hoop dat het jullie deugd doet dat ik een beetje van de zon (die hier alles overheerst) in de afgelopen dagen naar België heb gestuurd. Vandaag stuur ik dan een beetje meer wolken naar jullie toe, zodat het afwisselend blijft…
Tja, gisteren was weer zo’n typisch egyptische […]

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De truc met Kabel TV in El Gouna

Thursday, May 4th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Ik ben nog in Egypte en gedurende mijn verblijf aldaar kun je hieronder dus een beetje nalezen wat er hier zo gebeurt.
Gisterenochtend ben ik dus thuis in het appartement gebleven omdat ik moest wachten op de mensen van de Internet installatie (die uiteindelijk dan toch maar niet gekomen zijn, maar wel telefonisch een nieuw paswoord […]

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Regen in El Gouna

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Mooi weer heb ik in ieder geval hier in Egypte. De laatste keer dat het hier heeft geregend was in februari dit jaar, en wel iets meer dan een half uur.
De inwoners hebben in de straten in de regen staan dansen… voor ons in de Benelux moeilijk voorstelbaar.
Na de late avond gisteren heb ik […]

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Vrijdag is Zondag

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Gisteren in El Gouna, Egypte een echt luie babbel dag gehouden. Nou ja, wel veel gebabbeld, maar niet helemaal lui, want gisterenochtend vroeg ben ik dus opnieuw naar die Internet Shop getrokken om te horen hoe het zit met de ADSL aansluiting.
De baas van de internet shop was eindelijk terug uit vakantie en de […]

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Wachten op Internet

Monday, May 1st, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Vandaag moet ik het een beetje kort houden, ik wacht nog altijd op de DSL leiding in het appartement in El Gouna, en zolang die niet is geinstalleerd, moet ik het doen met een internet modem-leiding die af en toe helemaal niet werkt, en soms met maximale snelheden tussen 4800 en 26000 bps haalt, wat […]

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Verschil in weer

Sunday, April 30th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

In Wirtzfeld is het deze ochtend koud (-0,1°C om 6.30 uur) en grijs. Op de webcam van de website www.wirtzfeld.be zie ik dat er hier en daar een dun wit laagje sneeuw op de daken ligt, maar dat zal wel weer snel weg zijn.
In Egypte waar ik op het ogenblik verblijf is het ’s morgens […]

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Goed aangekomen

Saturday, April 29th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Ondertussen lig ikzelf dus aan het strand en de swimmingpool van het appartement in El Gouna in Egypte

en laat mij bruinbakken. Temperatuur nu net boven de 30 ° C.
De twee bovenstaande foto’s heb ik overigens met mijn GSM gemaakt en via bluetooth op mijn computer overgezet en daar nog wat kleiner gemaakt vanwege de resolutie. […]

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El Gouna Times temporary offline

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

Due to re-installment of internet lines in El Gouna, it will become impossible for me to update the El Gouna Times online Magazine, untill Orascom has been able to reconnect our appartment in West Golf to the internet with reasonable speed lines.
For the moment being, the promise is that this will happen on May […]

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Duty Free Shop opened

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living, Shopping

Finally, after more than a year of announcing its opening, this week the Duty Free Shop in the Marina made a “soft-opening”. The official opening will be later on in the month of May.
The Duty Free Shop can be used by travelers till 48 hours after arrival in Egypt for buying liquors etc. upon […]

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Dive Trek: new diving center at Sultan Bey Hotel

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Hotels, Sports

Since a couple of months, the Dive Trek, a diving centre from France, has been installed next to the Sultan Bey Hotel.
For more information, please contact:
Veronique Michel
Tel +2 065-3545603 or Local Extension 2381
Email: resa@dive-trek.com
Website: www.dive-trek.com

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Meet Janine from Info Center

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

Janine Pereira Pinheiro
Meet Janine Pereira Pinheiro, the new Information Center Coordinator from South Africa. She speaks English and Portuguese and has basic knowledge of Dutch (Afrikaans). The Info Center team, now composed of Janine, Haitham and Francoise, is always at your disposal from 9 am till 11 pm.
Hanne, who had temporarily stepped in to help […]

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BAWO Real Estate closed down?

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Services, Real Estate

In the El Gouna Magazine (offical publication of Orascom) there is no indication anymore that BAWO is still responsable for the German clientele.
A sign at the former offices of BAWO shows that their offices have “moved” to another address in the Harbour.

BAWO closed down or moved?
New Address: Marina Building 3, Office 15
Phone Office 065-3580466
Mobile: […]

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BAWO Immobilien geschlossen?

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - Deutsch, Real Estate

Die Bawo wird nicht mehr genannt ins El Gouna Magazine, eine offizielle Publikation der Orascom.
Stattdessen wird jetzt eine Firma K&K Real Estate in das neuste El Gouna Magazine aufgelistet als Verantwortlich für das deutschsprachige Klientele, allerdings noch ohne genaue Adress Angaben oder Telefonnummer, aber auch in der Abu Tig Marina.
Die deutschsprachige Immobilien Agentur […]

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Op weg naar El Gouna

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Posted in Nederlandse Reisverslagen

Vanochtend ben ik dus vertrokken naar El Gouna, Egypte, om mijn jongste zoon Mike te bezoeken.
Daarom een kort berichtje dat ik wel al gisteren heb voorbereid en dat vandaag automatisch wordt gepubliceerd.
Het is namelijk niet zeker dat ik vandaag mijn computer al aan het Internet krijg aangesloten, want in El Gouna is er net […]

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Summertime in Egypt

Monday, April 24th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

Daylight saving time will start in Egypt on Friday 28th of April.

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Explosions in Dahab

Monday, April 24th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

Three explosions shook the Egyptian Sinai resort of Dahab on Monday.

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Hubert returns to El Gouna

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

From April 27th till May 22nd, 2006, I’ll be back again in El Gouna.

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Weekly Flights between Cairo and El Gouna

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, The Art of Living, Traffic

Weekly Flights between Cairo and El Gouna - Operating again . . .

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Marina Live Concert: New Date: April 21

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

Mobinil is sponsoring a concert at Abu Tig Marina on April 21th

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Events at MIRAGE Open Air Disco

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, The Art of Living

Events in April, MIRAGE Open Air Disco

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El Gouna’s first professional training center

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

El Gouna’s first professional training center

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Miss Slovakia’s visit to El Gouna

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Travelreports

Miss Slovakia’s visit to El Gouna

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Pope Shenouda III inaugurates El Gouna Church

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

Pope Shenouda III inaugurates El Gouna Church

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Weekly Events in April

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

Weekly Events in April

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El Gouna International School

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

For all those interested in obtaining detailed and up to date information about the El Gouna International School, the new school’s website will be a helpful guide.

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“Mamounia” – Moroccan Restaurant

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
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“Mamounia” – Moroccan Restaurant, the new Moroccan Restaurant Mamounia will open in April at the Abu Tig Marina.

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“White Elephant”, a new Thai restaurant

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
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“White Elephant”, a new Thai restaurant

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English Bar/ Cafe, called ” BOXERS “

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
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Soon to open : a new English Bar/ Cafe, called ” BOXERS “

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The “Buddha Beach Bar” just opened

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Restaurants, The Art of Living

The “Buddha Beach Bar” just opened

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New Phone Numbers for Local Extension

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

Please note: Prefix Phone Numbers for the local extensions have been changed in certain areas of El Gouna.

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Café Vienna opening

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
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Café Vienna opening at Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna

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New Tok-Tok station at the Marina

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Traffic

New Tok-Tok station at the Marina

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New General Manager at Sheraton

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Hotels

New General Manager at Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna

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Message from the Customer Dept.

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

A Message from the Customer Services Department

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Miss Germany in El Gouna…

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

Miss Germany in El Gouna…

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International Yacht Ralley to Red Sea

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Yachting, Sports

Med Red Rally “THE INTERNATIONAL YACHT RALLY TO THE RED SEA”
In El Gouna from April 19th to 21st
Meet the seamen on Fri, Apr 21st @ Abu Tig Marina!

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Vitalis Concept at Ocian View

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
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The TTC ocean view hotel kickstarts its new fitness and feelgood regimen

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Speed Limits In El Gouna

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living, Traffic

We would like to inform you of the speed limit regulation for any water craft inside the lagoons. The maximum speed for any water craft inside the lagoons is 10 miles per hour.
You will appreciate that this speed limit is for your safety as well as for other people using the lagoons for swimming, snorkeling […]

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Next Issue El Gouna Times

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

Due to a medical surgery Hubert can not be online.
New articles will be postponed till next month.

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Motorbikes for Rent II

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, Sports, Traffic

Road and Off-Road bikes for rent

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Neues Dienstleistungs Büro in El Gouna

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - Deutsch, Services

Ein neues Dienstleistungs Unternehmen hat sich in El Gouna niedergelassen.
A new service Agency has been established in El Gouna:

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Next issue EGT

Sunday, February 26th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

Due to a medical surgery Hubert can not be online till later this week.
All reactions and articles will be handled during first weekend of March 2006.

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New Email Address Daniel Breitbach

Sunday, February 26th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Classified ads - ALL, Classified ads - English, Services, The Art of Living

Dear Friends, Colleagues and Business Partners,
Please note that starting from the 1st of March 2006 my old email address daniel_csd@orascom.net will not be valid any longer.
I am already looking forward to receiving your future correspondence via my new business email address:
daniel.breitbach@orascomhd.com
alternatively daniel_breitbach@yahoo.de
Best regards and all the best,
Daniel Breitbach
Senior Public Relations Executive
Orascom Hotels & Development
Mobile: 0020 […]

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3rd El Gouna Red Sea Run

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living, Sports

On Wednesday, February 22nd, the 3rd El Gouna Red Sea Run is taking place.

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Bird Flu in Egypt

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Posted in Editorial

Egypt has detected its first cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain in three areas in the country, including the capital, Cairo.

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JOB OPENING at El Gouna Information center

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
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JOB OPENING at El Gouna Information center

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Romance is alive at restaurant La Kasbah

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
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Romance is alive at restaurant La Kasbah

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FANAR Restaurant Youth Club

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Restaurants

When one door will close another one will open . The sign of the new restaurant and youth club has already hung and the new opening will be at the beginning of March.

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Egypt’s first International Yoga Festival

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

El Gouna is one of the sponsors of Egypt’s first International Yoga Festival

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To Rent: West Golf Y9-0-9

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
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To Rent: Apartment in West Golf Y09-0-9, from Belgian owners.

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A louer: Apt West Golf Y9-0-9

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
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A louer de propr. Belges: Appartement au West Golf Y09-0-9

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Villa for Sale, Golf Area

Sunday, February 19th, 2006
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Villa for Sale, Golf Area

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Tourist saved from drowning at Abu Tig Marina

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living, Yachting, Sports

On Sunday, Feb. 12, the German architect A.L. and his wife were going out with some

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German TV channel Vox reports on El Gouna

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, The Art of Living

die Vox TV Reisesendung “Wolkenlos” laedt am Samstag, dem 18. Februar, ab 17 Uhr deutscher Zeit (18 Uhr in Aegypten) zu einer Reisesendung nach El Gouna und zu anderen Badeparadiesen am Roten Meer ein.

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Happy Valentine’s Day !

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
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Happy Valentine’s Day…
February 14th: Valentine’s Day
We send all the faithfull readers of the El Gouna Times this virtual flower bouquet and wish you a very nice day with you companion.
Perhaps you are in the mood to do some love compatibility testing?

Click to visit the Original Love Test

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Update Corner Shop Abu Tig Marina

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Shopping

A new corner for spices, cd’s of Egyptian music and necklaces was opening in Abu Tig Marina at the end of January

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Egypt wins the Africans Nation cup

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, El Gouna Football

For the 5th time, Egypt has won the Africans Nation Cup.

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Improving El Gouna…

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

As you are all aware, Mr. Hamza Selim started his postion as El Gouna Vice President and Managing Director on the 5th of January 2006.

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Update about Hospital Membership Card

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services, The Art of Living

Something is changed about the El Gouna Hospital membership card for
residents.

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Once more: Ferry Disaster

Sunday, February 12th, 2006
Posted in Editorial, Services,