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Egyptian tourism promotion authority

Egypt this Month

Issue #19December 2010

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Fly directly from Marsa Alam to Luxor & Abu Simbel

Sylvia Tours Egypt in collaboration with Egypt Air started, on exclusive basis, weekly direct flights from Marsa Alam to Luxor and back every Monday and from Marsa Alam to Abu Simbel and back every Friday. With these flights, it is now possible for visitors of Marsa Alam to enjoy the archeological sites in Luxor and Abu Simbel. In addition, the flight of Abu Simbel / Marsa Alam is an excellent opportunity for the cruises of Aswan and Abu Simbel that disembark on Fridays to fly to Marsa Alam and enjoy some relaxation. The Luxor / Marsa Alam flight will be ideal for the Luxor cruises that disembark on Mondays to fly to Marsa Alam.

Flights Operation

Marsa Alam / Luxor / Marsa Alam every MondayRMF LXR MS 370 0855 0945LXR RMF MS 369 2025 2115

Marsa Alam / Abu Simbel / Marsa Alam every FridayRMF ABU MS 421 1055 1215ABU RMF MS 422 1445 1605

For information:Cairo OfficeEmail: [email protected]

For Reservation:Marsa Alam OfficeEmail: [email protected]: +20 101688658

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Pump Up The Adrenalin II

Year-round, you can enjoy outdoor activities in Egypt, anywhere and anytime. If the weather is too hot during the day, you can still play tennis in floodlit courts, in the evenings, all the way till midnight in some resorts, or a game of squash in some of the clubs that allow visi-tors in with a fee. Or if it is a bit nippy, most four and five star resorts and hotels have state-of-the-art gymnasiums and international spas such as the Six Senses in Port Ghalib or the Banyan Tree in El Gouna resorts. That is the beauty of Egypt.

Here are some suggestions for your pleasure:Hot Air Balloons

Floating over Luxor in the early hours of the morning to watch the dawn light on the mountains and monuments, is an experience not to be missed. Introduced in the last decade, sailing over Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, has become a classic excursion. With world-class safety standards, it’s one of the best places to both enjoy this pastime and take in some of the planet’s most striking vistas. Clear skies are ideal but high winds could postpone journeys, though that shouldn’t deter one from seeking out this adventure.

Hot Air Balloons

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Hot SpringsThere are a number of hot springs located throughout

Egypt’s many oases. Siwa Oasis has several small springs on its own, the largest being Cleopatra’s Bath which is named after the famous Egyptian Queen, and flows up into a large stone pool that is highly popular with both locals and visi-tors alike. Also near Siwa is the freshwater desert Lake of Bir Wahed, which you can visit with a local guide with a 4x4 car, as well as its own sulphurous hot spring – you might wish to swim and soak alternately. Bahariya Oasis also has more than one hot spring. The sulphurous Bir al Ramla is very hot at 45°C, while Bir al Ghaba is quite a bit further out in the desert. Bir al Mattar is also near the oasis but is a cold, rather than hot, spring with a high mineral content. Finally Farafra Oasis’ sulphurous hot spring at Bir Sitta, about 6 km from the town, is another option, if you’re in the area. Moonlit nighttime bathing promises to be memorable with wondrous desert star-gazing.

Horse-Drawn Carriage RidesTaking a leisurely ride along the corniche of Cairo,

Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan or Minya is a relaxing and breath-taking way to enjoy the city. Summer sunsets are especially romantic and some drivers would be happy to escort you to tourist sites as well. Egypt’s waterways are certainly special in this desert country, and the vintage carriages almost make you forget you’re in the heart of a hectic city.

PaintballWhile Paintball is still a relatively rare sport in Cairo, it has

been gaining more attention over the years, as an off-beat way to have fun or de-stress. The large, still relatively undevel-oped desert areas surrounding the city of Cairo provide an excellent space for extensive paintball courts. So not only do you get the adrenaline rush of a fun-filled paintball match, but the breathtaking views of the surrounding desert areas will provide an even greater sense of exhilaration. One of Cairo’s premier paintball courses, Xmania Paintball has two large fields – one in New Cairo and the other on the Alex-Desert road. Another notable course is the Strike Force, in the Sodfa Pacha Country Club in Saqqara. Xmania: Tel: 016 155 3582, E-mail: [email protected]

Desert ExcursionsA unique way to explore the desert is by dune buggy or horse excursion. These day long trips are best for groups and families, and offer an up-close and personal tour of what the desert has to offer. What better way is there to explore the desert than to glide over dunes with a buggy or prance gracefully across the flat plains with a horse? There are many facilities that offer these services, just be sure to pick whichever one you are most comfortable with. A particularly well-known horse and dune-buggy ranch, known as Prestige Tours, is located in Saqqara, and has excellently cared for horses and imported dune buggies.

Tel: 016 692 66 02 E-mail: [email protected], Website: http://www.egypthorsetours.com/

There are also a number of desert trip organized by travel agents and tour operators in Siwa, Bahareya and Sinai. For information on rates and reservations, refer to the following information:

Wadi Degla and Petrified Forest Outside of the suburb of Maadi lies the Wadi Degla, a pro-

tected environmental zone that encompasses an ancient canyon that is millions of years old. Visitors are free to pick from a slew of activities in the Wadi Degla, ranging from hik-ing, to off-roading, to animal and bird watching, or simply, a quiet picnic in pure serenity. The silence that envelops this desert canyon is a welcome break from the hectic lifestyle of urban Cairo.

Further in the direction of Ain Sukhna is an extension of the Wadi Degla, known as the Petrified Forest. This world-renowned protectorate is more than 30 million years old, and is a sanctuary for the remains of whales and other pre-historic beings. Most notably, however, the forest has a massive col-lection of petrified trees. This is an excellent exploration spot for the aspiring geologist or even a family excursion.

GolfIn recent years, the popularity of golf has shot up expo-

nentially throughout all of Egypt. Golf courses are many and varied, and can be found in every major city. Hotels own most of the courses, but there are also private ones belonging to clubs – in any case it is usually very easy to get a temporary or day pass to use the golf facilities. Quite often, you can make a day of it, and request meals and drinks to be provided, or opt to use any of the available restaurants that usually accompany the golf courses. Although some may find the concept of large expanses of green to be contrary to the dry, desert environment, you will be surprised to see how excellent and well cared the gold courses are.

Mena House Oberoi Golf Course: Pyramids Rd., Giza, Tel: 33 77 3222

Kattameya Heights Golf & Tennis Resort: Kattameya, Cairo, Tel: 27

58 0512

The Golf Club: El Gouna, Red Sea. Tel: 0120 746 4712

Porto Marina Golf Resort: Km 107, Matrouh Alexandria Desert Rd.

Tel: 19106

Alexandria Sporting Club Golf Course: Omar Lotfy St., Alexandria.

Tel: 543 3627

TennisTennis is a popular sport in Egypt, and coming across

tennis facilities is very easy to do. Any major sporting club will have several tennis courts, and select hotels will as well. Many sporting clubs also provide private tennis lessons for a fee. Be sure to check rates and entrance requirements.

Kattameya Heights Golf & Tennis Resort: Kattameya, Cairo, Tel: 27

58 051

Alexandria Sporting Club: Omar Lotfy St., Alexandria. Tel: 543 3627

Jolie Ville Golf & Resort: Um Marikha Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, South

Sinai, Tel: 69 360 3200

SpasBecause of the Red Sea and desert’s natural minerals,

Egypt’s health treatments have sprouted up everywhere. Many visitors come for health and beauty treatments in the resorts here.

Some of the most popular are:

The Siwa Oasis Wadi Degla

Paintball

Taba Heights Golf Course

The Western Desert



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Lighting the Western Bank in Luxor.The High Council of Antiquities has announced the com-

pletion of the LE56-million project to light up the western bank of Luxor. The project was in association of Lumiere Architecture, a leading French company that was chosen among a long list of renowned lighting companies, and the Sound & Light Company.The project aims to preserve the archaeological tombs located on the western bank, as the number of visitors will be spread out from 7 am to 8 pm in order to minimize the humidity exposure that dam-ages the tombs.After careful consideration, 922 lighting units were installed in specific locations on the western bank; all cables have been carefully selected using GPS to make sure they withstand the hot climate of the area.The project has recently completed lighting the area of El Nakheel farms, situated in front of the Bal El Karna with the help of the residents.The new-lit areas of the western bank include Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the mountains, The Noble Tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut, north of El Karna.This project is the latest effort to promote tourism in the area.

Swiss Wellness Spa Resort - HurghadaThirty comfortably furnished en-suite rooms. The steam room and sauna are available as well as recognized treatments

and therapies including professional massages and a fitness room. A menu for vegetarians and diabetics is available.Tel: +2 065 344 94 78 , +2 065 344 94 79

Karlovy Vary SpaTravelers seeking relaxation, and effective natural rem-

edies for different physical diseases have come to the right place! Safaga’s Karlovy Vary Spa, located at the Menaville is an accredited branch of Czech Republic’s health clinic and spa. However, it is even more favored by international travelers, due to Safaga’s year round warm weather. Visitors can chose from a wide variety of therapies and treatment methods available; hydrotherapy, oxygen therapy, wax ther-apy etc. Visitors can enjoy plunging in Karlovy Vary’s mineral pools, spas and enjoy a relaxing massage while overlooking the tranquil beach.Tel: +2 065 3260064 / 65 / 66 / 67

InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Originally built as a symbol of Ghalib’s love for his beautiful

wife, the hotel artfully integrates lavish landscaping, water features and cascading greenery that transports guests into another world for a true taste of paradise. A refined feel of the Orient marries gracefully with Arabic gardens and water pavilions. The uniquely designed Six Senses Spa comprises sixteen treatment areas including three couples rooms and two Thai treatment rooms. The spa includes a sauna, steam room, and traditional Hammams.Six Senses: Tel: ++20-065-336 0000

El GounaAngsana Spa Steigenberger Golf Club and Movenpick

ResortThe Angsana Spa has two single treatment suites, four single facial therapy suites, six double treatment suites and two deluxe double treatment suites. It is well equipped with sepa-rate male and female locker rooms, manicure and pedicure areas, and an array of specially designed whirlpool hot-baths. The spa has an Angsana Gallery that offers a wide range of lifestyle products and spa mementoes to replicate your Angsana Spa experience in your own home. Tel: +20 65 354 4501 (Ext: 78100)

Stella di Mare Resort – Ain SukhnaThe centre has a multitude of à la carte treatments on

offer. Basic or Sublime massage options, using 100% naturally perfumed oils. The only thing left for you to decide is whether you’d like to try one of the other types of massage on the menu, be it of the relaxing, anti-stress, slimming or toning.Tel: +20-62-3250100

Al TarfaScattered between ancient date trees half buried in sand, farm plots, and low rocky hills dotted with fox dens and

potsherds attesting to millennia of human settlement, Al Tarfa’s 20 free-standing villas reference the geometric motifs of Dakhla Oasis’s eleventh-century mud-brick and palm-wood architecture. The place is especially romantic at night, with paths lit by cut-out clay vases, straw bird cages, and other traditional objects repurposed as lanterns. There’s a central lounge bar, a pool, a riding stable, and a small but exquisite spa to satisfy guests who want to chill out between desert camping and pharaonic sightseeing excursions. It is fully equipped with a sauna, steam room, indoor heated pool and massages are offered indoor or outdoor. Additionally, a relaxing terrace with an outdoor plunge pool allows you to unwind and enjoy the sun while gazing at an open-ended oasis landscape. There is also a gymnasium.Al-Mansoura, Dakhla Oasis.

Tel: +2 092 910 5007

Egypt recovers 200 artifacts from the Al-Ahly Bank

The Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) received 200 artifacts from Al-Ahly National Bank and have stored them in

the Egyptian Museum, Cairo for restoration and documentation. The recovered collection was stored in the bank’s treasury since the early 20th century and it included objects from

the ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras. Among the objects are limestone statuary heads of ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman deities such as Horus, Hathor and Ptah, as well as Roman terracotta statues and twenty coins from the Islamic and Modern period. Two archaeological and legal committees inspected the collection and confirmed the objects’ authenticity.

Chairman of the Al-Ahly Bank stated that these objects were in the possession of foreigners who lived in Egypt during the late 19th and 20th centuries. The foreigners were obviously antiquities collectors and had stored their collection inside two treasuries of the bank. Since the early 20th century nobody had asked about the objects and they remained under the bank’s care until the executive board of the bank decided to offer the pieces to the SCA.

The committee that inspected the objects, said that all of the objects, which were stored in three boxes in the bank’s vaults, are totally genuine and most of them are very well preserved.

Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises wins TUI Environmental Champion

Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises announced recently that three of its properties have won the TUI Environmental Champion with the TUI Eco Resort 2010 award presented by the German lead-ing tour operator TUI. TUI Environmental Champion Award given to the 100 most eco-friendly hotels worldwide cooperating with TUI, based on the assessment of environmental aspects in hotel management and customer satisfaction world-wide. The awarded hotels are Iberotel Makadi Beach, Iberotel Makadi Saraya Resort and Jaz Makadi Star & Spa

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EGYPTAIR Express launches first flight to Al Arish

In line with the policy of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, headed by Air Marshall Ahmed Shafiq, to develop the Sinai Peninsula com-munity and encourage more tourism in the area, the first flight of EGYPTAIR Express plane has arrived to the area of Al Arish arriving from Cairo. The domestic route operates through a financing partnership between the North of Sinai governorate and Sama Al Arish Group of Companies. These efforts are also supported by EGYPTAIR Holding Company’s strategic plans in cooperation with the private sector and the investors to develop this sector.

The direct flight (scheduled once a week at the moment) between Cairo and Al Arish, will boost flights to North Sinai which is considered to be one of the country’s most attractive touristic areas. Engineer Hussein Massoud, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company said that EGYPTAIR endeavors to cooperate with the private sectors in pro-moting domestic travel and link the internal flights to the international network and Star Alliance program.

Part of the land next to the airport, will be allocated to establish new premises for the Academy, for Aviation stud-ies in Al Arish.

Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Voted World’s #1The Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, has won three top trophies at the World Travel Awards – the

travel industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The awards were:• Royal Savoy: World’s Leading Dive Resort 2010.• Royal Savoy: World’s Leading Leisure Resort 2010.• SOHO Square: World’s Leading Entertainment Resort 2010.

Mr. Emad Aziz, Chairman of the Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, said “To win one international award is great. Winning two awards is fantastic. Winning three awards is unprecedented. This is world-class recognition for our staff’s achievement providing the best hospitality for our guests. With so much more happening next year we anticipate even more smiling faces.”Guests consistently vote the Royal Savoy – the luxury wing of the Savoy Hotel resort – the best hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Sixteen new honeymoon suites provide a unique, romantic experience with Jacuzzis in each room, which have four-poster beds and luxury bedding. Royal Savoy guests enjoy a private lounge where breakfast is individually prepared, a terrace, two private pools and a beach. The hotel’s Dive Club supervises scuba diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea to explore the underwater beauty of the world-renowned Ras Mohammed National Park. Divers join a wide range of courses and day trips.

SOHO Square, a pedestrianised square mile of restaurants, bars, entertainment and shopping, has become a magnet for holidaymakers. The 14 restaurants embrace fine cuisine from all over the world, including a classical French brasserie, Indian, Chinese and Asian specialities. New for 2011 is Akuna Matata The Food Court, an exciting jungle-themed courtyard with eight food stalls. Food options include pizzas, fish, noodles, falafels, tapas, barbequed chicken and grilled burgers. Seven bars include the Queen Vic British pub. Pangaea is tip-top nightclub and there’s an ice bar. The Arab bazaar feature more than 50 shops offering gifts, fashion and locally produced craft items.



HIGHLIGHTSCalendar

Every year in December, the Cairo Opera House performs the Nutcracker Ballet, with the Cairo Opera Ballet Company and Orchestra. The choreog-raphy and props for the ballet are excellent and it is a must-see show. Early reservations are preferable as the show is quite popular.

The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E. T. A. Hoffmann. In 1891, the legendary choreog-rapher Marius Petipa commissioned Tchaikovsky to write the music for the ballet.

The NuTcracker BalleTSunday December 26th to Wednesday 29th, cairo Opera house

The Rottweiler Breed Show will be the first of its kind in Egypt and the Middle East. The event will be held at Sakkara Country Club. The event promises to showcase some of the finest Rottweilers in the country and will be judged by international judge Gere Tibor, one of the best Rottweiler experts in the world. This is a great opportunity to spend the day outdoors with friends and family. Guests can choose to compete with their Rottweiler at the show or simply come as spectators. The event will also showcase K-9 demonstrations for police/protection and bomb detec-tion dogs.Attending the show are a number of internationally acclaimed Rottweiler breeders such as Lidja Zec owner of Alten Festung Kennel and the proud owner of 2010 Rottweiler world champion Astor Von Junipera (who will also be competing in the show). Also in attendance will be Branko Lazic owner of Haus of Lazic Kennel, Darko Vaselic owner of Timit-Tor Kennel and Ales Lahajnar owner of Rottweiler Slovenia Kennel.www.rbsegypt.com.

The rOTTWeiler BreeD ShOW Of egypTDecember 11th at 10 amSakkara country club

Opera Miramar is an adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz’s novel; it was turned into a full-length opera with overture, two acts, numerous well-developed characters and scene changes. The story takes place in the 1960s. The realistic set and characters play a part in breaking down the barrier of a serious opera. The story is about four different charac-ters, each giving their own perspective on reality in an intimate monologue that moves between past and present. The monologues build a depressing picture of an ailing, painfully-fractured society, along with political, economic and social upheavals. Miramar is a well-produced opera, considering that it was hard to adapt the opera to the novel, as placing four actors on stage in succession and letting them do all the talking, while the scenes and charac-ters flit silently on a screen behind is hard to execute. Over and above, Miramar is adapted as a libretto in colloquial Egyptian Arabic for a Western-style grand opera.

The NaTiONal OrcheSTra Of kOreaThursday November 11th – Main hall, cairo Opera house at 8 pm

DaNcepiraTiONDecember 12th,Sawi cultural centre, Zamalek

Dancepiration is a hip-hop show of talented dancers from all backgrounds and ages. Asaki Imai and Gigi Torres will be coming to Cairo to perform their best choreographed arts to the latest beats for Cairo’s audience. Imai is from Japan and is quickly gaining popular-ity in the Los Angeles hip-hop dance community and industry. Torres is originally from Irvine, California and has been training in all areas of dance since the age of 3. She is a world-renowned instructor, sharing her knowledge and love for dance from the East Coast to the West Coast and overseas in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Please check for change in date.

Relive the days of the Rat Pack with Las Vegas’ most famous enter-tainers, the only Vegas-based show .Four gifted actors/singers/comedians, who are also impersonators of their respective legends, will take you on an entertaining trip back to the iconic Copa Room of the Sands hotel. Even for those born after the swinging Las Vegas lounge era ruled by “The Rat Pack” (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop), the touring tribute act will be a satis-fying trip back in time. A time when men performed in tuxedos, and you could actually dance to the songs they sang. The show builds momentum gradually, as each singer delivers a solo set; they do numbers together; ending with an ensemble act for an upbeat finale. This is a high-spirited and laugh-out-loud show. Songs such as “Mr. Bojangles” and “The Lady is a Tramp” are interspersed with comedic acts. These interludes will have the audience erupting in laughter.

The raT pack iS BackDecember 2nd to 6th, Main hall, cairo Opera house

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CALEnDARDecember

9th. Time varies according to day.

•MusicGala Concert - Cairo Opera Orchestra Alexandria Opera HouseTel: (03) 480 0138Time: 8 pm.

Saturday 4th

•ChristmasBazaarEuropean charity bazaar - Many European countries will participate selling their national products. Raf-fle tickets will be on sale and prizes include airline tickets, Nile cruises and hotel stays. Conrad Ballroom, Conrad hotel, 1119 Corniche El Nile St. For more information contact: [email protected] or [email protected]: 9.30 am to 2 pm

•MusicEast meets west - Nathan Fischer, guitar and oudOriental Hall, AUC Downtown CampusTel: (02) 2615 1221Time: 8 pm

•ChristmasConcertOum El Nour Orchestra - Orthodox Choir Group, comprised of 65 members Alexandria Opera House, AlexandriaTel: (03) 480 4145Time: 8 pm.

•FilmScreening“Arab Shorts” - Independent Arab Films. An initiative of the Institute to support independent Arab film and media art. Besides the screenings, the event will include a panel discussion and talks with film experts from film festivals in GermanyGoethe Institute, 5 El Bustan St. DowntownTel: (02) 2574 8261Time: 7 pm. Also on Dec. 5th & 6th

•EntertainmentShow“The Rat Pack Show” - A tribute

to Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. from Las Vegas. Main Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: Two shows, 6 & 9.30 pm. Also on the 5th & 6th

Sunday 5th

•Art“Video Stills” - By Susan Hefuna. Edgeware Road@Cairo. In public space around Townhouse Gallery, 10 Nabrawy St. off Champollion. Downtown.Tel: (02) 2576 8086Time: Until December 19th

•LectureA virtual Tour -The Egyptian Museum. By Ahmed SeddikThe Egyptology AcademyFor reservations call: 010 676 8269Time: 7 pm

Monday 6th

•MusicEgyptian philharmonic society - Hommage a Gustav Maher. Conductor: Ahmed El SaediPrince Mohamed Ali Palace, ManialTime: 8 pm

Tuesday 7th

•ChristmasConcertHändel’s “Messiah” - Cairo Choral Society. John Baboukis, conductor.All Saint’s Cathedral, Zamalek, CairoTel: (02) 2615 1240Time: 8 pm

•MusicCairo conservatoire orchestra - Cello Soloist: Mohamed Saleh, Con-ductor: Sherif Mohie El Din. Works by Forer, Saint Saens, BeethovenMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 01132Time: 8 pm

Wednesday 8th

•ChristmasConcert

Wednesday 1st

•ArtsTribute to Abdallah Gohar - on his 94th birthday, showing 35 oil paint-ings, water colors and drawings.Khan El Maghrabi, 18 El Mansour Mohamed St. Zamalek.Tel: (02) 2735 5349Time: Exhibition continues until December 11th

•MusicOmar khairat piano concert - works presented for the first time with BA Orchestra, conducted by Sherif Mohie EldinGreat Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Shatby.Tel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pm

Thursday 2nd

•ArtsPaintings - Souad Mardam Bey. Each painting is a story; each collec-tion is another affirmation of her web of differing ideas and cultures, which captures emotions so vividly.Safarkhan Gallery, 6 Brazil St. ZamalekTel: 010 544 6611Time: Exhibition until December 31st

•EntertainmentShow“The Rat Pack Show” - A tribute to Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. from Las Vegas. Main Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm. Also same time on Friday 3rd.

friday 3rd

•Theatre“Three Sisters “ - Traces the lives, aspirations and disappointments of the Prozorov family over a three-year period during which their entire life disappears. Chekhov’s masterpiece on stage.Malak Gabr Theatre, AUC Centre for Arts, New Cairo Campus.Tel: (02) 2615 4108Time: The play continues until December

•PianoRecitalJohn O’Conor (Ireland)Prince Mohamed Ali Palace, ManialTel: (02) 2363 1467Time: 8 pm

•GuitarRecitalEmad HamdySmall Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

•FilmScreeningFreedom to Create - The event was established to harness the power of arts and culture, to build a more cre-ative society. Each event will consist of one short and one long film.Rawabet Theatre, 3 Hussein El Me’amar St. DowntownTel: (02) 017 507 0727Time: 7 pm

Tuesday 14th

•OperaMiramar - with Cairo Opera House and Cairo Opera CompanyMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pmWednesday 15th

Thursday 16th

•MusicRecitalsFlute & Harp - Ines Abdel Daim (Flute), Carol Mclaugh (harp)Small Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

friday 17th

•ChristmasConcertBells ensembleGomhouria Theatre, Abdeen SquareTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

Saturday 18th

•MusicSymphonic Concert - Mozart, BeethovenMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132

Time: 8 pm

•ChristmasConcertsOsiris Choir Small Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pmJesus heart choir Gomhouria Theatre, Abdeen SquareTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm. Also on the 19thTel: (02) 2576 8086

Sunday 19th

•MusicSymphonic Concert - Mozart, Beethoven. Soloists: Ines Abdel Daim (flute) Carol Mclaugh (harp). Conduc-tor: Marcello MottadelliAlexandria Opera HouseTime: 8 pm

Monday 20th

•MusicPiano - Lebanese musician Guy ManoukianMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

Tuesday 21st

•ChristmasConcertsNeveen allouba - with Cairo Sym-phony OrchestraSmall Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

El Refak Choir Great Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Shatby.Tel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pm

Wednesday 22nd

•ChristmasConcertGala el Hadidi - with Cairo Sym-phony OrchestraSmall Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

Händel’s “Messiah” - Cairo Choral SocietyEwart Memorial Hall, AUC DowntownTel: (02) 2615 1240Time: 8 pm

Thursday 9th

•JazzYehia khalil - Oriental jazz concertAlexandria Opera House, 22 Horreya St. AlexandriaTel: (03) 480 0138Time: 8 pm

friday 10th

•ChristmasConcertHändel’s “Messiah” - Cairo Choral SocietyBritish International School, Beverly HillsTel: (02) 2615 1240Time: 7 pm

St. Mark’s choir Great Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, ShatbyTel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pm

Saturday 11th

•MusicSymphonic Concert - Mussorg-sky, Resanovic, Mendelssohn. Soloist: Ashraf Attalah (clarinet) Conductor: Maarcello MottadelliMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

Sunday 12th

•MusicGuitar EnsembleSharjah Art Gallery, AUC New Cairo CampusTel: (02) 2615 1221Time: 5.30 pm

•ChristmasConcertEgyptian Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. Works by Torelli, Schubert, Bach, Corelli and Haydn. Soloist: Judith Halasz. Conductor: Ahmed El SaediGerman Church, BoulakTime: 7 pm

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Tuesday 28th

•BalletThe Nutcracker - with Cairo Opera Ballet and OrchestraMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

Wednesday 29th


•MusicTrumpet & piano recital - Mohamed HelmySmall Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

Heaven harp choir Great Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Shatby.Tel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pm

friday 31st

•MusicNew Year concert - with soloists and ballet program. Choreography Erme-nia Kamel and Conductor: Marcello MottadelliMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

New Year eve’s gala- Music by Von Suppe, Strauss, Lehar. Nicoleta Radu, Soprano, Conductor Ahmed El SaediEwart Memorial Hall, AUC, Downtown.Tel: Time: 8 pm

New year’s BA Concert and choir- Soloists: Neveen Allouba (soprano), Raouf Zidan (Tenor), Ashraf Swelam (Baritone), Conductor: Sherif Mohie El DinGreat Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Shatby.Tel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pm

Saturday 1st January

•MusicNew Year concert - with soloists and ballet program. Choreography Erme-nia Kamel and Conductor: Marcello MottadelliAlexandria Opera HouseTel: (03) 480 0138Time: 8 pm

Thursday 23rd


•MusicArts school concert - Piano and Opera SingingSmall Theatre, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Shatby.Tel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pm

Saturday 25th

•ChristmasConcertCairo celebration choir with Soloists of the Cairo Opera House. Conduc-tor: Nayer NaguiMain Hall, Cairo Opera HouseTel: (02) 2739 0132Time: 8 pm

•MusicCultural palace arabic choir - Con-ductor Mahmoud Abou ZaidSmall Theatre, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Shatby.Tel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pm

Sunday 26th


•MusicArts school concert - Suzuki Ama-teur and Children OrchestraGreat Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Shatby.Tel: (03) 483 9999Time: 8 pmZamalekTel: (02) 2736 8881Time: 8 pm

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