OUTPOST EXPATRIATE INFORMATION CENTRE


EGYPT
Local Information Sources:
SPHINX - Spouses Heliopolis Information Network for Expatriates
Expatriate information network centre in Cairo serving Shell employees and families posted to Egypt.
Contact OUTPOST for further information.
In Cairo:
Community Services Association, Maadi, Cairo
Tel : +202 350 5482 (Fax: 376 8319)
British Community Association, Mohandiseen, Cairo
Tel : +202 348 1358
Books:
Egypt and the Sudan, Travel Survival Kit
by Scott Wayne and Damien Simonis, Lonely Planet.
Blue Guide to Egypt
by Veronica Seton-Williams and Peter Stocks.
Khul Khaal - Nayra Atiya
American University in Cairo Press, ISBN 977-424-028-6.
Culture Shock! Egypt
by S.L. Wilson, Times Editions 1998
From the Culture Shock series, useful information for expats relocating to Egypt.
CD ROM:
Mayo Clinic - Family Health Book, PC 1.2.1.
Future Publishing, Lebanon - Egypt (Middle Eastern Countries Series).
Newspapers, publications:
The Egyptian Gazette, daily newspaper. Tel: 578-3333, Fax: 578-1110.
Al Ahram, Egyptian English newspaper (also edition in French).
Egypt Today, Business Today - monthly magazines. Tel/Fax: 349-0986. (See also Websites below.)
Heliopolis, monthly magazine. Tel: 290-2603, Email: [email protected]
Websites:

Please note that there are also many individual country resources included within websites listed under the Worldwide - General section!
Egypt's Information Highway
 An official site initiated by the Egyptian Cabinet for Information and Decision Support center, it includes links to tourism, culture, health, environment etc.
http://www.idsc.gov.eg/
Egypt has it All! A travel extravaganza with excellent colour photography and information, sponsored by the Egyptian Tourism Authority. Guided tours to many destinations including Cairo and Luxor.
http://163.121.10.41/Tourism
Egypt WWW Index Provides links to Egyptian info. pages, including art and culture, egyptology, internet access, travel and regional info.
http://pharos.bu.edu/Egypt
Rotoract Home page of Rotaract (young Rotarians) in Egypt. English-speaking club which aims to attract young people of all nationalities.
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/4825
Egypt Schools List of educational establishments including international and American institutions in Cairo.
http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/egypt/fegypt.html
Egypt Today In-depth general interest online monthly magazine, with topics ranging from current social issues to exciting places, plus columns on wildlife and the environment. To find our where to meet other expats, click on listings and choose a city to obtain a list of Cultural Centres, incl. American, British, Canadian and French, with programme outlines and opening times.
http://www.egypttoday.com
Egyptian Healthcare Network Geared to residents, listings include medical centres, physicians and hospitals.
http://www.idsc.gov.eg/health/index.htm