Following the announcement that Richard Branson is to sell the UK and Irish Virgin Megastores, the Middle East operation has confirmed that this move will have no effect on their local and regional business, as it is a franchised operation owned by the Lagardere Group, the French media company. They have confirmed that all Virgin Megastore branding in the Middle East will remain intact. Virgin Megastore is currently the largest entertainment retailer in the Middle East region, with more than 60% share of the market. They employs more than 700 people regionally, receive an average of 15,000 customers daily and operates a total of 9 retail stores in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt and is set to open two new outlets in Jordan and Sharm El Sheikh in September and November of this year respectively.  

Samih Sawiris of Orascom and Henry Giscard d'Estaing, Chairman of Club Med, signed a deal for Club Med to manage a new hotel in Taba Heights. The new hotel will have 394 guestrooms, including 60 family suites, a private beach, and benefit from the resorts other attractions including free resort-wide transportation, an 18-hole championship golf course, and an international marina. The longstanding relationship between OHD and Club Med includes a property at El Gouna, OHD's flagship project, and a joint venture to develop real estate components adjacent to Club Med properties worldwide.

For the first time in Egypt event organizers Marine de Cleopatra will host the 1^st Egypt International boat show at the Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna.  The international show will take place from the 6^th June – 10^th June and will cover an area of nearly 1,000 sq m on land, with approx. 126 wet berths.  The event is supported by the Arab Marine Industry Association (AMIA) and will show case a variety of power boats, sail boats, and super yachts along with marine equipment, engines and accessories.  The show will attract international media attention and many international boat enthusiasts. For more information go to: www.egyptboatshow.com

With affect from the 1^st March all international commercial flights departing from Egypt irrespective of their destination and the nationality of the airlines will be subject to the same EU restrictions on liquids allowed to be taken into the cabin. Liquids allowed are as follows: Containers not exceeding 100 ml placed in clear plastic zip-top bag measuring 20x20 cm, one bag per passenger. Medication in liquid form provided you are able to present a prescription in your name or a medical certificate, and baby food in liquid form, provided that you are able to open it and taste it if requested. Once you have passed through security, you will still be able to purchase freely liquids in airport duty free shops provided that they don’t exceed customs restrictions.

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Glanzmann, a Swiss-Australian national has been appointed the General Manager of Radisoon SAS Resort in Sharm el Sheikh.  He has extensive international hospitality experience and is a graduate from the Hotel School in Lucerne, Switzerland. He has held several General Manager positions in Turkey, Australia, Asia, Czech Republic, Jordan and Iran, where he was Task Force General Manager at the Dariush Grand Hotel by Rezidor in 2004. His most recent role was Managing Director at the Langenthal Porcelain Factory in Switzerland.

The UK newspaper The Times on-line issue has recently promoted property investment in Sharm el Sheikh with a feature article on prices, how to buy, legal issues etc.  Although some parts of the article are a little inaccurate it still makes interesting reading for anyone already on the property ladder or anyone who is thinking about.   Check out http://property.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14052-2553890,00.html

Jazeera will fly direct twice a week from Kuwait to Sharm el Sheikh, operating a brand new Airbus A320s.  The airline’s chairman and CEO, Marwan Boodai said: “This is exciting news for Sharm el Sheikh lovers in Kuwait who have long complained of the lack of direct flights and new aircraft to the resort city.”  The airline’s website jazeeraairways.com now offers an enhanced online travel solution where travelers can book, pay and reserve their seats online, travelers can alternatively book their tickets through the customer support or through their chosen travel agents.

The mosaic which covers the upper part of the east dome of the church at St. Catherine’s is to undergo restoration by an Italian team who specialize in antique mosaics.  The mosaic is considered the oldest and most beautiful of its kind in the Middle East and is thought to date back to the 6th century AD and have been made in Constantinople.   It is made from small pieces of coloured glass mostly red and blue on a dark gold background. The mosaic depicts Christ standing with the Prophet Elijah on his left and Moses the Prophet on his right; it is framed with paintings of the Twelve Apostles and the abbot of the monastery.  The agreement was made between the Italian team and the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) which stresses the need to restore the mosaic with the most suitable materials.  Several parts of the mosaic have been damaged, with several tiles missing.  The Italian restorers are confident that all the defects will be delicately restored to return the mosaic to its former beauty.

Dawn Bacon the Honorary Consul for the British Embassy was nominated for a MBE in the New Years Honors List for her good work, assistance, advice and support for British nationals wherever possible.   For those who are unfamiliar with the MBE award it is an abbreviation for Member (of the Order) of the British Empire, an honour first awarded in 1917.  The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: * Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE)* Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE)* Commander (CBE)* Officer (OBE)* Member (MBE).  It is a great honour that one of Sharm el Sheikhs citizens has been recognized and awarded the title.   Dawn has lived in Sharm for over eight years and worked in the diving industry for over seven years.  She is a well known member of the community and now works full time as the Honoroary Consul of the British Embassy. 

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