1. Snow in Egypt
January 2 2023 snow fell on the top of Mount Al-Tur Mount Moses near the St Catherine Monastery, but the snow melted very quickly as a result of the high temperatures and as a result of this sunrise morning. They hope that it will snow again soon and that the snow to remain for a long time on the mountains, which enables you to visit the city and experience to this atmosphere.
2. Grand Egyptian Museum to be inaugurated within few months
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will be inaugurated within a few months, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri announced Monday during a phone interview with Ala Mas’ouleety’s Ahmed Moussa. A new wonder of Egypt The GEM covers an area of more than 500,000 square meters, equivalent to 120 acres. It will showcase the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world related to a single civilization.
The GEM is designed to display the world’s largest integrated collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and includes thousands of unique artifacts dating back thousands of years. The museum reflects the great diversity of Egyptian history and culture, to provide an enjoyable experience for visitors. This period was characterized by creativity and knowledge, an integration of culture and entertainment. The visitors will learn about Egypt’s ancient past and have a look at its promising future.
The museum displays the Hanging Obelisk Square, which is the first of its kind in the world. While the statue of King Ramses II. The weight of this enormous piece is more than eighty tons and will be displayed in the Grand Hall. From the Grand Hall, visitors will begin their journey to explore different facets of ancient Egyptian history, through thousands of unique artifacts and video presentations and sound. Visitors to the museum will also see the entire collection of the relics and treasures of King Tutankhamun, in one place for the first time since the discovery of his famous tomb. The GEM includes a children’s museum, a space for temporary exhibitions, a library, and an educational center, in addition to a center for the restoration of antiquities, equipped with the latest scientific technologies.
The museum also includes offices, a grand theatre, a conference room, a business area, and fine restaurants. As for the exterior of the museum, it will include a group of gardens, including a sculpture garden, a palm garden, and a uniquely designed terraced garden. Areas available to visit at this stage The museum is partially opened to receive limited group visits, and to hold some special events that are carefully selected. During this phase, visitors will be able to visit some sections of the museum, including: the Hanging Obelisk Square, the main hall known as the Great Hall, the Children’s Museum, a virtual reality experience, gardens, restaurants, cafes, and shops that include leading Egyptian brands.
Visitors will also be able – upon entering the main reception hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum – to see many unique monuments such as: the statue of Ramses II, the ten statues of King Senusret, the famous “Saqqara Tablet”, the victory column of Merneptah, in addition to two statues of the kings of the Ptolemaic period. The other internal sections and areas of the Grand Egyptian Museum will remain closed, including the two halls of Tutankhamun, until the official inauguration.
3. Sound and light start applying the new prices
The Misr Company for Sound, Light and Tourism Development will start today, Sunday, applying the new prices for its offers in Karnak, Philae and Abu Simbel.
The Misr Company for Sound, Light and Tourism Development said in its notification to the Chamber of Tourism Companies and the Syndicate of Tourist Guides that some categories of tickets for sound and light shows have been modified in Egyptian pounds to equal their price in dollars now.
Sound and light shows
The company added that the selling price will be unified for tourists who purchase tickets through the website before traveling to Egypt, and tourists who buy tickets after coming to Egypt, whether in foreign currencies or the Egyptian pound, provided that the application takes place as of the first of next January.
The company indicated that the price of the regular show ticket for foreign shows will reach 500 pounds, and the VIP ticket and the special show will reach 575 pounds, provided that translation is provided free of charge.
Ticket prices
Tickets for shows in Arabic for Egyptians and Arabs will be kept without modification, and are currently in force, which are 80 pounds for the regular show, and 100 pounds for the VIP show and special offers.
Sound and light shows at the pyramids
Misr Company for Sound, Light and Tourism Development started applying the new prices for sound and light shows in the pyramids area, as of December 1.
Misr Company for Sound, Light and Sustainable Development said in its letter to the Chamber of Tourism Companies and the Syndicate of Tourist Guides: “It is based on the decision of the Central Bank on 10/27/2022 to liberalize the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound, and based on what was reported to Misr Company for Sound and Light from the company that developed the sound and light shows. In the pyramids area, as well as the temporary operation of shows, by linking the selling price of tickets for sound and light shows in the pyramids area to the announced prices in US dollars, for the first time, as follows:
4. Iconic fruit and vegetable market and fish market in El Dahar have moved
If you make an excursion in Hurghada you will visit the famous and iconic fruit and vegetable market in El Dahar and the fish market that are included in the excursion program.
The fruit and vegetable market has now moved to the new service complex next to microbus station from the side of Hegaz Street
And the fish market near the El Mina mosque has also been given a completely new home after the construction and renovation work performed at the highest level and with global efficiency.
The new civilized model market in the Dahar Services Complex, which was recently inaugurated by the Governor of the Red Sea, Major General Amr Hanafi, witnessed a large influx of citizens and foreign tourists, days after the merchants were transferred to the new market.
The Governor of the Red Sea, Major General Amr Hanafi, inaugurated the first phase of the new Dahar services complex, which includes two phases, and its first phase includes the first civilized and model market in Hurghada. With the aim of evacuating the old Al-Dahar market and transferring it to the new services complex. Services, so that the citizen can buy all his needs of all kinds from the same place.
The new Al-Dahar services complex has an area of about 10 thousand square meters, and it was established in two phases, funded by the Red Sea Governorate, and under the supervision of the Red Sea Reconstruction Authority, and includes 148 stores of different sizes (27-36- 56), which is a bakery, confectionery, household appliances stores, restaurants and cafeterias, in addition to a waste warehouse, and 2 refrigerators of different sizes (140 square meters - 150 square meters), pointing out that the complex is covered by a 24-hour surveillance camera system and is equipped with a complete civil protection system, The complex also contains an integrated administrative building and toilets to serve shop tenants and visitors to the complex.
Next to the services complex in all its stages, there is an internal transport stand, as well as a car garage for the visitors of the services complex, so that the citizen can buy all his needs of all kinds from the same place.
With the move of the fish market and the fruit and vegetable market to a modern building, the markets are cleaner, hygienic and environmentally friendly
The governor indicated that the design of the market itself is in line with the new strategic plan for the city, and keeps pace with the urban development and development that is taking place in the streets and squares of Hurghada. Applying an environmental system to maintain the cleanliness of the place.ace.
