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.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak attended the opening ceremony of the international Judo championship on Friday held in Sharm el Sheikh.    Algeria won six gold medals, five silver medals and six bronze, whilst Egypt won five gold medals, one silver medal and 11 bronze to become second place in the total medal list.  Spain came in third place with a total of four gold medals.