Archive for November, 2009

Oil spills poison the Red Sea

Frequent oil spills in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt kill marine life and damage the environment.By Joseph Mayton | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor/ November 5, 2009 editionCAIROEgyptian tourism commercials present the Red Sea as an…

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Real Estate Tax

Do you own property in the Red Sea? Can someone please send us the translated English version of this tax law. When are the deadlines, what has to be done and to whom should we pay.Do all home owners have to pay, who evaluates the value of the home (an…

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Whats New In Snorkeling In Red Sea

The Egyptian government has appointed the Chamber of Diving & Watersports (CDWS) to monitor and control diving and snorkeling activities in Egypt. The CDWS are required to regulate the snorkel excursion market to provide a consistent and safe environment to the many visitors of the Red Sea. PADI (The Professional Association of Diving Instructors) have [...]

Friday, November 20th, 2009