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Egyptian mobile phone numbers will all change on Thursday 6 October as part of a state drive to meet increased user demand, the National Telecom Regulatory Authority has announced. The changes will mean every Egyptian mobile phone number will now be 11 digits in length. Amendments will be different for each of Egypt's three mobile operators: Etisalat Current 10 digit numbers, which all start 01, will take an extra 1. They will now begin 011 Current 11 digit numbers, which all start 0152, will change the 5 to a 1. They will now begin 0112 Mobinil Current 10 digit numbers, [...]

To all sharm el sheikh sports club members!Please note elections will be held for the first time at the Marine Sports Club on Thursday 29-9-2011 and Friday 30-9-2011.Every boady has the right to vote who is a member for more than one year and has paid all fees. For voting members should bring their I D and membership card .

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Egypt's Chamber of Diving and Watersports (CDWS) has today (1 December) been instructed by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) that all diving and watersports activities are to be suspended in Sharm el Sheikh, with the exception of the Ras Mohammed National Park, following reports of three shark attacks. Authorities informed the CDWS that three Russian tourists have been attacked in three separate incidents in the last 24 hours in an area north of Naama Bay. The victims, one male and two females, are currently being treated in hospital. One of the injured is reported to be in a critical condition. [...]

For all diving professionals renewing or newly applying for CDWS professional ID cards.It has become clear over the last year that not all CDWS professional members working in the diving industry are up to the standard required by CDWS. To avoid this situation happening again a new evaluation exam has been introduced which is required to be taken by all diving professionals wishing to renew their CDWS card or apply for a new CDWS card. The exam has been developed with the assistance of course directors working in the area and consists of 75 questions covering: - Leadership - Physics [...]

The skipper of the Coral Princess liveaboard has been arrested by police and placed in custody, following the sinking of the vessel off Sharm el Sheikh on 19 November. Two Spanish diving tourists went missing when the Coral Princess sank and they are both now presumed dead. The 14 remaining crew and passengers survived. Although divers were involved, the incident has been officially classified as a boating incident, not a diving accident. Under Egyptian law, the reason of the sinking has to be investigated by the local prosecutor. This area falls under the auspices of the Egyptian Maritime Authority as [...]

According to Egyptian Government we are switching to Winter time for Ramadan in August and back to Summer time in September!!! End of September will be back to winter time! In accordance to law no. 14 of year 1995 enforcing the daylight saving time (summer time)starting from the last Friday of April to the last Thursday of September and in accordance to the second article of law no. 141 of year 1988 excluding Ramadan month from the summer time, the following is decreed: 1- Summer time shall be stopped during Ramadan month and winter time shall be enforced starting from [...]

The White Storks are currently on their voyage across the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm is on the migratory path of storks coming from Eastern Europe. Approximately 500,000 storks are supposedly about to fly across the region, many of them resting for a night at Ras Mohamed. Very few research projects have been undertaken, but the storks are definitely something that Sharmers should be aware of. The majority of storks that breed in Europe spend the winter months in sub-Saharan Africa, migrating north in early spring, and returning to the south come late summer. White Storks seldom use flapping flight, which means [...]

For those who missed the first evening the Deco Boys, Thomas Chabanne and Steve Turley, are still in town until the 19th. You have a chance to listen to their songs on 15 May at T2 18 May at Furry in Dahab 19 May at Phoenix Bar - Ocean Club

Egypt will change to summer time in the night of Thurday, 29 April to Friday 30 April. You have to change your watch one hour forward! The daytime saving will be until the beginning of August, when we return back to normal time. This early change back is due to the start of Ramadan in August. Enjoy the long evenings!

Ostraka Cafe is hosting the International Forum for Plastic Arts from 25 April for one month. Artists from 30 countries, including England, Belarus, Netherlands, Saudia Arabia, Egypt exhibit their paintings. Come and join us for this cultural event in Sharm! Paintings are also for sale! Ostraka Cafe is located at Sunshine Mall, Naama Bay. Parking available. On facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/ostraka1?ref=ts For more information please contact: Mohamed Hemada, Ostraka Cafe, Tel 014 4711114

OSCAR NIGHT with the   GOLDEN GODDESS AWARDS! Be a star for one night and join the Sharm Women's Club 10th Anniversary Celebration! A glamorous Cocktail Party for all girls, ladies and women of Sharm The Best of 10 Years Sharm Women Club At the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort “19th Hole Restaurant at the Golf Club House” Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 07.30 pm Dress code: as festive and glamorous as you like! Be reminded of the themes of earlier parties for inspiration: Ladies Night in White, Glitz & Glamour, Flower Power, Tropical, Bedouin dinner, etc. Tickets sales [...]

Help to make a difference and be part of the biggest Clean Up ever. Join on April 17 to make this the most significant environmental event of the year: With a united effort we can make a huge impact. After over a year of localized clean-ups it is time to bring everybody together (Clean Sharm, the Bedouin community, Sharm's tourist industry, the City Council and all Sharmers who care) to tackle a vast area and bring beauty back to the desert. Meet at Rowysett Entrance 1 @ 9.45am on Saturday 17th April and follow the convoy to the Clean Up [...]

Sharm was hit by heavy rain in the evening of 17 January. It started at around 9:30pm with spectacular thunder, followed by strong rain. Shortely after electricity went off in most parts of Sharm and only main streets were lit. Near Travco Jetty Naama Bay - Marriott Hotel Old Sharm - Gate2 Old Sharm Old Sharm - Second Street City Council St. - Hadaba More info on: Daily News Egypt Al masry al youm news24.com