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Hotel hotline to help Egypt’s tourism
Egypt’s ministry of tourism has established a telephone hotline to allow foreign tourists to complain about price discrimination at hotels. The ministry launched the call-in service on July 15 in response to complaints from Gulf Arab visitors, some of whom say they have been quoted higher rates because of their perceived wealth. But while the... »
Zaha Hadid Unveils Stone Towers in Egypt
Incorporating ancient Egyptian stonework in a variety of patterns and textures, Iraqi-born British architect Zaha Hadid’s design will feature alternating protrusions, recesses, and voids that will harness the region’s intense sunlight to create intense displays of light and shadow. The nearly six-million-square-foot development will stand in the Stone Park district of Cairo and feature office... »
Exotic Arabesque House Opens in Luxor, Full of Eastern Promise and Western Comfort
A new development from Flats in Luxor has just opened. This property, situated in a village on the West Bank of Luxor, has been completely renovated. Originally a simple local house, it now comprises 3 independent units all with original features, combined with modern kitchen and bathroom. There are three flats, and already one has been... »
