Shop online for Books, CDs, DVDs, clothing and accessories for your trip to Egypt!
http://www.americansinegypt.com/?page_id=291

The general consensus is “Yes”… as long as you prepare yourself in advance for the cultural differences, dress conservatively, and behave in a civilized manner.

The article below about the safety in Egypt was written in 2006, but still holds true today:
http://www.travbuddy.com/Is-Cairo-safe-for-Americans-v1003

If you’re looking for a job in Egypt, try Pioneer HR.  They are one of the leading recruitment companies in the region.

Pioneer Human Resources and Recruitment is providing its services to cover the following areas:
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceuticals
- Retail Business and Hyper Markets
- Engineering
- Hospitality
- Sales & Marketing
- Information Technology
- Oil Industry
- Management and Finance

http://www.pioneerhr.com/

+(202) 6902431 / 6902432
info@Pioneerhr.com

If you are traveling to Egypt, your first arrival is going to be the airport.  From there, you can take a taxi, private car or shuttle van to your destination.   Taxis and private cars often charge higher rates for foreigners, so you might consider calling ahead and getting rates.

Below are some helpful phone numbers to get you around.

Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus:
http://www.cairoshuttlebus.com/
Local (inside Egypt): 19970
International:
+20 19970
+20 2 265 39 38  or 37 or 53
Reservations: +20 18 9 111 777

They also have counters at the airport… Terminal 1 (Arrivals Hall 1 & 3) and in Terminal 2 arrivals (left side as you exit customs).

You can find more information on other transportation options here:
http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/cairo.html

Posted:  April 23, 2010

Prefer qualified experienced teachers, but will train the right persons. 
Jobs will begin the beginning of the summer, about one month from now.

Salary:
The pay scale will vary, but for foreigners, the salary is between 2,000 and 2,500EGP.

Location & Transportation:
Located down the street from Egyptian American School, behind the airport, not far from Smouha.
Transportation will be provided by the school for the academic school year, Inshallah!

Childcare: 
There is also talk of having a nursery as well for teachers little ones.  Please contact the school to confirm!

About the School: 
The school is beautiful and it has a mosque inside the school, the kids do pray Dhur everyday.
Not an American school, it is a language school with a strong American style!
 
Contact Info:
Huda (Debbie), Head of Grades: 
Cell:  012 260-0945
Tel:   (03) 429-5391 
 
I hope you choose to check us out and decide to make a difference here in Alexandria!

http://www.helaliaschool.com

Available in 7 languages, this website provides amazing insights into the Miracles of the Quran.

http://kaheel7.com/eng/

It provides scientific & medical information, which were outlined in the Quran well before scientific studies were done proving them.

Did you know that fish intake prevents memory loss?

“Fish are among the creatures which Allah, all praises to him, Had subjected to us as a food and a remedy, many studies verified that consumption of fish has medical benefits related to the treatment of memory loss and many other diseases. In front of these benefits we have to memorize Allah’s mercy when He subjected this tender fish to us, He the Exalted says: ’ And the two seas (kinds of water) are not alike: this is palatable, sweet and pleasant to drink, and that is salt and bitter. And from them both you eat fresh tender meat (fish), and derive the ornaments that you wear. And you see the ships cleaving (the sea-water as they sail through it), that you may seek of His Bounty, and that you may give thanks’ (12: Fair).”  … Read More.

(This is just ONE of the many miracles of the Quran.  Read more here:  http://kaheel7.com/eng/.)

Posted Mar 26, 2010:

School in Maadi, Cairo seeks Primary & Kindergarten Coordinator.  Prefers female American native-English speaker who can work with Primary & KG sections.   (Note:  They are not seeking University graduates.)

Job Description:

• to lead conversation lessons with KG & prim. stages
• from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm
• salary depends on skills from 4000 to 6000 Egyptian pounds
• work 6 days per week
• 15 days off for Christmas (half salary)
• 30 days paid summer vacation
• incentives & motivation with success
• no limits for age

Contact info:

Mr. Mohamed
Email:  rasheed_2019@yahoo.com

If you are planning to move to Egypt, either long term or short, below are some Real Estate listing websites to help you find the right place for your stay.

Ewaseet:
http://ww2.ewaseet.com/classified-main.php?main=1&n=realestate

Amlak Egypt:
http://www.amlakegypt.com

E-Dar Real Estate:
http://www.e-dar.com

Coldwell Banker Egypt:
http://www.coldwellbankeregypt.com

i2i Real Estate:
http://realestate.i2ivision.com