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Register for the El Gouna Water Sports Festival

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Egypt Water Sports Festival 2021 Location: Sliders Cable Park - El Gouna Egypt Competition type: non-ranked Local & International Wakeboarding Competition Start date: 2021-06-17 End date: 2021-06-19 Cash Prize: 5000euro Categories: open men, open women, under 16yo male & female Participation  fee: 500EGP (approximately 27euro) For more info email office@sliderscablepark.com We hope to see you there! 🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

Aquaman Challenge Coming to El Gouna

We are proudly announcing the Launch of our new project “Aquaman Challenge”, to be the First Ever swimming obstacle course in Egypt organized by @boost.egypt under the auspices of the ministry of youth and sports and the Egyptian modern pentathlon federation, Taking place at @elgounaredsea on the 25th of June 2021. Aquaman is a Team Challenge not an Individual Race. It will be 3 or 5 team members enjoying the journey together to conquer the inflatable obstacles, boosting the team spirit and mentality with all athletic levels in all age categories. This Event can be a Team Building or Family Bonding Challenge. U don’t have to be a swimmer, You only need to know how to float from one obstacle to another.  Registration opening soon !!! Keep in touch here

Second El Gouna Padel Tournament Set For May 26

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Cheers to new scores, new stories and new successes.  Cheers to the Padel people ! We’re heading to  @elgounaredsea for the second time.  El Gouna Padel Tournament presented by @ievents_eg takes place from May 26 till May 29!  Sign up now by texting WhatsApp +201276651514 with your name, your partner's name, both contact numbers, and your level - A,B,C, or MIX.  Stay tuned for more details!  #ElGounaPadelAcademy #ElGounaRedSea   #Padel   #PadelTime   #ElGounaPadelTournament   For more, visit  Event’s Facebook Page

Anti-Covid Restrictions in effect in El Gouna

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Rubbish to now be picked up twice a day

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Dear Valued Homeowners and Residents, Hope this post finds you well.  In the light of our continuous efforts to avoid attracting stray animals and birds and maintain El Gouna's cleanliness, please be informed that garbage collection will be taking place twice daily  at 09:00AM  and  03:00PM .  It is important to refrain from leaving garbage bags outside the garbage bins. For a reason or another, should there be no garbage bin installed in front of the property, kindly reply back with the unit number and we will have someone from the department visit the premises shortly. Your cooperation is appreciated. Enjoy Gouna, The Community Care Team  

Payment Terms Updated for El Gouna Residents

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    Dear Valuable Homeowners, Hope this finds you well. We would like to share with you that our payment terms are now updated and set to 30 days from the invoice date. Hence, you are kindly requested to make a payment within maximum 30 days from invoice receipt. Should there be no payment, it will be deemed overdue. We welcome your payment by the following methods: •    Pay via El Gouna App, you may download it  HERE •    Pay Online through our online payment website  https://egouna.c om •    Direct deposit to our bank accounts at CIB or HSBC We trust your understanding and appreciate your cooperation. Warm Regards, El Gouna Team  

Abydos Marina Petrol Station Closed till May 8th

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Abydos Marina Petrol Station Closed till May 8th 

Easter Works Stoppage

Kindly be informed that during the upcoming Easter Holidays works will stop starting from the  April 29th, 2021  until the  May 7th, 2021   Thank you and wishing you all happy holidays. Warm Regards, El Gouna Team

Here are the Covid-19 Tests Provided by El Gouna Hospital

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As Covid-19 intensifies in Egypt and vaccination is underway , a recap of Covid-19 testing at El Gouna Hospital is timely and useful.  Here below, are the four types of tests administered at El Gouna Hospital. (These tests are provided to Residents, Visitors, or Tourists, Egyptian or Foreign. No prior appointment needed). El Gouna Hospital unfortunately does not wish a price list for these tests to be published due to the weekly fluctuation in prices of ingredients used in the tests and the different tiers in these prices. Readers  are invited  to phone ahead for the cost.   Rapid PCR : This test detects the Covid virus and is performed on-site in 15 minutes. This test was the subject of last weeks  Headline Article   in Gouna News. The certificate provided indicates positive or negative detection of the virus with a summary of the technique and process used to obtain the results. It is suitable for someone who wishes to travel and needs a PCR test in ...

Egyptian Chamber Orchestra Concert at TUB on Wednesday, April 28

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The Egyptian Chamber Orchestra brings you history's most memorable musical masterpieces in the heart of El Gouna. Enjoy an unforgettable night, led by Maestro Ahmed El Saedi in our second time around Between The Lines Ramadan Concerts. Save the date on the 28th of April at 9:00 PM at TUB Campus El Gouna. Tickets are available at the Customer Service office and TUB Campus from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Limited seats available! Check the event for more info: https://fb.me/e/PYlMTsMt 

Culture and Design Days at Dawar-el-Omda

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DESIGN & CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION & TALKS Following the successful Kick off exhibition presenting the creative minds from Cairo and El Gouna at the Mother’s day weekend, El Gouna Culture Design Days is getting ready for the 2 nd   edition to be held during Easter and Sham El Nessim. Fashion, interior design and architecture will be presented in the heart of Dawar El Omda hotel  organized by feelEgypt in partnership with Orascom Hotels Management & Zamalek Art Gallery. Shahira Fahmy, the prominent Interior designer & Founder of Mix and Match fashion brand, will present her story of how her passion of cultural heritage has influenced her work. Ahmed El Magraby the renowned Architect and the Founder of El Magraby Design House, will be giving a lecture on the international Architectural movement to promote health, walkability and well-being in designing new cities and how he has applied this in his designs for buildings in the “CITY OF ART AND CULTURE”...

El Gouna Hospital announces new 15-minute Covid-19 test

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A new Covid-19 test is being offered at El Gouna Hospital. It is the ID NOW by Abbott  COVID 19 test ; it works on the DNA & RNA of the virus.  It is a Nasopharyngeal swab,  that gives the same result as the PCR, but faster, because the test can be done individually and not in batches.  Less accurate than the gold standard PCR, this test is most  often used in confirmatory situations (e.g.  a negative test in persons with symptoms or a positive test in persons without symptoms).   It is suitable for travel when in a hurry, however it is best to check first with the destination country to be assured they accept this rapid test. Note1 Molecular tests are different than Antigen Tests.  Note 2 Antigen tests are available at El Gouna Hospital.  Click here for testing basics List of accepted tests for European countries .    PCR vs Isothermal - all Molecular! Molecular diagnostics is analysis of DNA or RNA for diagnostic purposes Var...

Gourmet Opens Flagship Store in El Gouna

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Go urmet Egypt is proud to announce the opening of its new flagship store in El Gouna on April 9 th 2021, its biggest store yet.  The 1,500 m 2  store is located in front of the Tawila development and features Gourmet K’tchn, which includes a Illy espresso bar, fresh bakery, rotisserie chicken, open-face sandwiches, sausages, and hot dogs that can be enjoyed on the Gourmet terrace.  The store itself has an extensive offering that includes fresh seafood, fresh cut fruit and juices, and lots of essential items for the home and kitchen. In addition, there is an extensive range of Weber Grills and accessories.   Gourmet has a wide offering of Australian meats, premium cheeses as well as their staple ‘Handcrafted by Gourmet’ range of ready-to-heat, ready-to-eat, & ready-to-cook essentials!    “ We always wanted to open a store in El Gouna, ever since Gourmet was born. When we decided it was finally time, we could not find a location that would accommoda...

Scheduled Maintenance for IPTV Saturday after midnight

Dear Valued Homeowners and Residents, Hope this finds you well and in good health. Kindly be informed that there will be a scheduled maintenance for the IPTV service  Saturday, April 10th, 2021  after midnight for three hours which might cause instability for the TV service during that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Sincerely,   El Gouna Customer Service

Gourmet is coming to El Gouna

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  Big news Gounies! Gourmet is proud to announce the opening of its new flagship store in El Gouna on April 9th. Our biggest store yet, the 1,500m2 store  near Tawila  will be introducing new offerings including a fresh seafood display, a hot dog station, rotisserie chicken, fresh bakery, and an espresso bar amongst your favorite Gourmet products and handcrafted products all made in Gourmet’s ISO certified production facilities.     Visit our new store and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Don’t forget to pack your grocery in our complimentary, environmentally friendly woven shopping bag.  Opening hours from 7:30AM-1:00AM - delivery available     Check out our new Ramadan range  Here (Email as sent out by El Gouna Customer Service)

Free Recycled Art Workshop for Kids Thursday April 8

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Thursday April 8,  from 12 pm to 5 pm ! We are small with big ideas!!  Make art, not trash is the motto.  Come join us for our fun recycled art workshop, for children to experience fun and hands-on activities that will make them fall in love with art and recycling too. Turn paper into works of art, learn how to make crafty pup toys, and more!  Its a FREE event, so everyone is welcome to join (at the El Gouna Stadium).....See you there !  

El Gouna Residents get their first Covid Vaccine Jab

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Many El Gouna residents received appointment notifications by SMS to come down to Hurghada Al Ahyaa district to receive their first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine.  Those who received the notification had previously registered on the Ministry of Health and Population website  that began accepting registrations February 28, 2021.  Priority had been given to workers in the health sector, the elderly and those with pre existing conditions. The web site allows candidates to specify the preferred location of their appointment  Many El Gouna residents were given appointments beginning the week of March 28. I was one of them, and headed down with another Gouna resident, (who’s appointment was on the same day as me), excited to receive the first jab enabling us to claim partial immunity to the Covid virus.   On arrival, lo and behold, many other El Gouna residents were spotted in the outdoor waiting area.   Upon arrival at the Family Care Centerوحدة صحة الاسرة بالاحيا...