Tourists to get security boost
TUNIS: Arab security and tourism officials have proposed new measures to strengthen security for tourists and prevent terrorist attacks at tourist sites in the Arab world.Officials representing countries in the…
If you think Sharm El Sheikh is just for divers – think again.
For those of us with a busy schedule and hectic lifestyle, it is important to make the most of precious time off. Many find scuba diving or snorkelling relaxing, but…
Enjoy a beautiful sunset and scrumptious Italian cuisine at El Fanar
Imagine a headland, a Ras, overlooking a beautiful bay with a backdrop of mountains and the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Imagine the sun glinting on the gentle…
A day in the wild
Looking for something exotic, yet different from the glamorous Sharm El-Sheikh? Ras Mohamed is the answer. Located 30 km south of the Red Sea gem that is Sharm, this 850…
Exclusive concierge treatment puts the magic into any VIP trip to Sharm El Sheikh
It's the stuff fairytales are made of. Beautiful cars, consuming entertainment, exclusive shopping, fine dining, hidden hideouts, hip hangouts, inspirational destinations, multi-lingual personal assistants and formidable 24-hr security and protection.…
Its happy hour!
The first time I arrived in Sharm El Sheikh as a fresh-faced tourist, I enquired of the locals as to the whereabouts of the bars in town. The reply was,…
France's Orange to sell iPhone in Middle East, Africa and other European countries
PARIS: French wireless operator Orange said Friday it has signed a deal with Apple Inc. to sell its iPhone in the Middle East, Africa and several European countries.France Telecom s…
Economy grows as inflation soars
CAIRO: The Egyptian economy grew at an annualized rate of 7.5 percent in the first quarter of 2008, compared to 7.4 percent in the same period last year and 8.1…
With a Grain of Salt: God is Great!
I met a man few days ago who told me: "I follow everything you write about our late author Naguib Mahfouz because I'm one of his most devoted fans. I…
Abandoning Asia's Poor
More than half of Asia's population - 1.8 billion people - live on less than $2 a day; more than 600 million of them try to survive on less than…