Shalateen   Out Patient Clinics will be turned  to be a General Hospital

Governor of Red Sea Governorate  & Minister of Health approved a decree to expand the building of out patient clinics in Shalateen  to be a general hospital, for this purpose the ministry of health will pay the sum of 1000000 L.E  to the contractor who will add  new buildings & expand the old ones,  while Red Sea Governorate will provide the sum of 835 ,000 L.E . The contractor already started the work at the site there. The medical services in  Shalateen are provided through  out  patients clinics  &  Rad.iology Department  , in addition to the number of 9 doctors working there  while 2 doctors  are working in Halayeb Out Patient Clinic  & 2 doctors in Abu Ramad O .P . C

Hurghada airport among busiest airports in Africa

According to the Airport International Council (ACI) report for 2007, Among the top 20 busiest airports in Africa, Cairo International Airport came in second with 12,577,524 passengers, reported AllAfrica.com while Hurghada  International Airport with 5,947,616; and Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, Morocco.

Egypt on the way to Sustainable Tourist Destinations

During the period of 17 -19 of December the ever first international worldwide conference was held in El Gouna Resort under the auspices of UNTWO, UNEP & UTZ German technical organization. . The conference was attained by the Egyptian Tourism Minister, Red Sea Governor, Arab Tourism Ministers, Director of T.D.A & Board chairman of Orascom for tourist hotels & development .

The first pilgrimages arrivals

Safaga port received today the first group of pilgrimages arrivals with the estimated number of 10300 persons. Passports & Customers services were provided in well organized matters to the arrivals .
 

Final Ceremonies for Table Tennis Tournament

Under the auspices of H.E  / Governor of the Red Sea,  The 6 th table  tennis tournament final ceremonies  were  held  on the fifth of December 2008 in Makadi Bay  Domina  with the attendance of the Youth & Athletics Ministry secretary general  & the director of the  General Table Tennis Union .

The Governor schedule during Eid El Adha

To celebrate the Eid General / Magdy Qebecy ,Governor of the Red Sea his Schedule will be as the following during the Eid day  :

   - 6,47 A.M  Eid prayer in El Rahman mosque – Dahar area .

- 9.a.m Receiving congratulations for the Eid in the main administrative building of Red Sea Governorate

-  9.30 : 11 A.M The Governor , the head of security Authority and the secretary general accompanied by a    group of the Governorate will visit the patients in Hurghada General Hospital & Mubark Military Hospital

Red Sea Governorate is a T.B.T Free Zone

HEPCA is pleased to announce that the Red Sea is now officially a TBT-free zone. Following a decree from H.E. Eng. Magdy El Qubaisy, Governor of the Red Sea, it is now prohibited to sell or use any kind of paint materials containing the chemical compound Tributyltin (TBT).
This chemical has been commonly used in anti-fouling paints that protect ship’s hulls from unwanted marine growths. However, it has been strongly linked to damage and death of marine life, as well causing harmful effects to the environment and wider public health. This decree follows similar legislation throughout the world .Please ensure that you now purchase TBT-free paints only. This decree also enforces the marking of all such paint containers with the T-free sign.

EL Gouna Marathon

On Tuesday an the  2nd of December El Gouna will host its first ever marathon under the auspices of. 10,000 residents live in El Gouna and 10,000 tourists spend their holidays there. Therefore participants can expect a lot of cheering locals and tourist along the way, contributing to the unique atmosphere. The starting line and finishing point are located within the marina of El Gouna, offering a spectacular background when crossing the finish line. All transfers to the course before and after the race, as well as within El Gouna, are included in the entry fee. Each participant will receive a certificate, a ranking, as well as an El Gouna marathon medal

Red Sea Governorate is Plastic Bags free

H.E Major General   /   Magdi Qubaisi  Governor of the Red Sea  issued a decree  that the Red Sea will be the first plastic bag free governorate in Egypt effective 1st January 2009. This decree represents a considerable step forward in tackling the many issues caused by excess rubbish and in particular plastic bags in the Red Sea Riviera environment. Plastic bags pose a massive hazard to birds, turtles, dolphins and other marine creatures that are killed in alarming numbers every year after swallowing or becoming entangled in plastic bags blown out to sea. Turtles easily mistake plastic bags for as a jellyfish. Once in the stomach, the indigestible plastic wraps itself around the intestines of the creature and it slowly starves to death. This year, has seen an increase in the number of dead turtles washed up on the shores of the Red Sea. Plastic bags and other rubbish are undoubtedly to blame in many cases. On average, plastic bags are used for only 20 minutes before being thrown out; but take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. During this long period of time, millions of bags litter and pollute streets, the desert and are blown out to sea where they become a toxic threat to the existence of marine and wild life. The Red Sea campaign follows many high profile campaigns in Europe to limit this most damaging form of pollution. HEPCA will be working alongside the Governorate to suggest practical solutions and alternatives for plastic bags.

Russian Cultural Week

Under the auspices of H.E  / Governor of the Red Sea the a Russian Cultural festivals activities  were  held in the pedestrian walkway  for the period of one week started from 27 /11 / 2008 till 30 / 11 / 2008

The 6 th Table Tennis Tournament

The 6 th table  tennis tournament will be held in Makadi Bay  Domina Resort  with the period of ( 1- 5  ) of Dec 2008 where various Asians & European countries are expected to participate in addition to the number of 75 Egyptian players .

Egypt in top 10 of most improved countries around the world

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reported a steady growth of tourism in Egypt in 2007 and recently stated that the expected growth for the travel and tourism economy for the country in 2008 is expected to be 5.5 percent. Experience International, a specialist in emerging property markets such as Egypt, has seen an increasing number of Fly to Let investors taking advantage of the strong economy, stable political system and stable currency. Steve Worboys, Director of Experience International says: “Egypt is a modern state and as a country we have seen it grow as a tourist destination over many years due to its rich history and unique .attractions such as the pyramids; now though people are increasingly seeing its potential as a place of investment for both remuneration purposes and the fact that it is a year round holiday destination.”