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GOC Social Gathering In Photos

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A relaxing and convivial gathering of Gouna Owners Club (GOC) members was held at the Smokery on Thursday October 24th. Thanks to Samia Baladi for organising the event.  Pictures courtesy Mark Pigden.  To return to Gouna News - Press Here

Artists Gathering Held in El Gouna

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Artists in the Red Sea gathered on Sunday 20th October at El Gouna Park  to enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife, and to indulge their  passion for sketching, painting and photography. The informal event was the first of hopefully many, to encourage new  artists, and share together days out and lessons. Orascom has kindly made available studios to rent in the new Art Village  Shopping area at the end of Best Way parking in Downtown, El Gouna. For further information, please join the Facebook Group - Artists in the  Red Sea:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1711364305662643/ (Article and photos contributed by Georgina Cole) To return to Gouna News - Press Here

Hurghada -Sharm El Sheikh Ferry Resuming Operations

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Al-Masry Al-Youm October 14, 2019 The Cairo Ferry and Maritime Transport Company on Sunday conducted the first test cruise for the company’s “Cairo” express ferry, sailing it from the port of Hurghada to the port of Sharm el-Sheikh as part of the first steps to restart the shipping line between the two cities, after stopping for over two years. Shipping sources said that the test cruise was successful and lasted less than an hour and a half, without any problems, adding that it was officially granted a permit from the Transport Minister to operate. The sources added that this shipping line will link Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, encouraging tourism programs and the diversification of tourism products for tourists in South Sinai, the Red Sea, and Upper Egypt. The shipping line between the ports of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh had been suspended for more than two years. Al-Masry Al-Youm recently published a report demanding the re-operation of this shipping l

Blacklisted Broker

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Kindly be reminded that Mr. Kirolos Refaat is blacklisted since the 1 st  of December, 2018, due to repeated violations of El Gouna’s rules and regulations and multiple complaints from Homeowners and Residents with regards to unauthorized rentals. Hence, we are kindly asking you not to authorize Mr. Kirolos Refaat as your trusted keyholder.  We highly appreciate your support and cooperation. Please do not hesitate to contact us, should you require any further information. Respectfully yours, Customer Services Department El Gouna

‘Kestrels’ - A Photo Book From El Gouna

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‘Kestrels’ is a new, high quality photo book from our beautiful town of El Gouna. It is a rare insight into the lives of Egyptian kestrel pairs, as they begin their annual cycle of breeding, incubating eggs, and raising their young. It offers a unique glimpse of nature at its rawest, as the kestrels hunt for prey of small birds, lizards, insects and mice. The book features the best photographs taken over a period of five years between 2015-2019, by Georgina Cole, a long-term British resident, who has lived in El Gouna for the past 15 years.  Georgina's apartment is directly opposite the nest, allowing a unique opportunity to observe the activities of the kestrels, using a super-zoom lens, without any disturbance to the birds. Her apartment roof terrace gives a panoramic view of the surrounding area, which is perfect to observe the kestrels’ hunting, and territorial disputes. With declining populations worldwide, the Kestrel now has an amber conservation status in th

Gouna Owners Club Plans Next Get Together

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El Gouna’s Owners Club (GOC) is planning a get together as per below email received by members. (To join GOC please click HERE  ) Time to get together again after a long summer. We are pleased to welcome you at the Smokery  on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 6.30 p.m. Kindly reserve your places no later than  October 20th  by paying at one of the following outlets:  Beit Sitti, next to Best Way Supermarket  10.30-1.00  and  4.00-11.00 Al Nol, next to the pharmacy, Abu Tig Marina.  10.30-1.00  and  4.00-11.00 Best regards Samia Baladi GOC Social Event Organizer

TUB El Gouna Begins Live Transmissions From The Met

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The Met: Live in HD  Marks, 2019/2020 Season With 10 transmissions live at TUB. The lineup includes all five season’s new productions, alongside five thrilling revivals, that kick off October 12 th  with Puccini’s Turandot, led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The series of live transmissions are seen on more than 2,200 screens in over 70 countries across the globe. Since its  inception  in 2006, the series has brought a wide selection of classical masterpieces to the big screen, presenting 87 live performances of operas—ranging from Bellini and Berlioz to  Thomas Adès and   Philip Glass —to an estimated 17 million opera lovers worldwide. Ticket prices are 10 € or 200 L.E.  Sales are available at TUB Campus or at the Information Desk in Customer Service office.

Lagoon Shuttle Boat Schedule to End of December

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Please find below Lagoon Trips and Shuttle Boat Schedule from October to December as announced by El Gouna Customer Service To return to Gouna News - Press Here

Rotary Club of the Red Sea - El Gouna - September 2019 Newsletter

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Dear Friends of Rotary We have pleasure to share all the news with the September newsletter.  Please read and share the newsletter online with this link: Rotary September Newsletter Best regards Georgina Cole Newsletter Editor --  Website: Rotary Club of Red Sea - El Gouna Rotary Club of Red Sea - El Gouna Facebook Page