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NewC

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English expat in Egypt

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English

Lives in Cairo

Registration: 16 January 2014

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NewC replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kenjee

Environmental protection in Egypt by Kenjee

Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Egypt? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective sorting ...

NewC

I don't think it's accurate to say Egypt has limited resources. The resources just have not been put to proper use and the profits from them have not been invested back into the country and its people. Read More

NewC replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kenjee

Environmental protection in Egypt by Kenjee

Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Egypt? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective sorting ...

NewC

IMO this is a major issue in Egypt. The government should make this a priority. They should be looking at solar energy and waste management far more thoroughly. There are some small private initiatives popping up here and there but it's not near ... Read More

NewC replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Egypt by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Egypt, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Egypt? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...

NewC

This tip is really important. Read More

NewC replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Egypt by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Egypt, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Egypt? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...

NewC

Pack: Patience and an open mind. All products are available here. Cereals cost a lot more. Read More

NewC replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in Egypt by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

NewC

lol, no, in that particular situation, you get tough :D :D :D But until that happens, hold your nerve. Read More

NewC replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in Egypt by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

NewC

RanniaMoussa, your post is really humorous summary of driving in Egypt especially. I agree that due to the lack of restrictions and rules, those who have grown up driving in Egypt are in general more skilful drivers in that they judge spaces much ... Read More

NewC replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in Egypt by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Egypt? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

NewC

There are rules but they are not official but rather unwritten rules known by the residents. I'd say the rules are okay once you've figured them out. As a new driver you need to be a little defensive and not get sucked into all the ... Read More

NewC replied to a thread
10 years ago
nina1980

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s living in Rehab share your experience please ! by nina1980

Hi , My husband, my sons and I are coming to Cairo in september. We finally decided to live in Rehab. How would you describe your life in this district? What do you like and don't like? Thanks for sharing your experience !

NewC

I live in New Cairo 5th settlement. I am very happy there but I wish there were more leisure activities to do myself and for my kids. The 5th settlement is less crowded than most of Cairo but is slowly catching up. In terms of shops, there are ... Read More

NewC replied to a thread
10 years ago
nina1980

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s living in Rehab share your experience please ! by nina1980

Hi , My husband, my sons and I are coming to Cairo in september. We finally decided to live in Rehab. How would you describe your life in this district? What do you like and don't like? Thanks for sharing your experience !

NewC

Due to Rehab not being close enough to my childrens school I don't live there but if not for that restriction I would choose to live in Rehab. It's the right balance of enough of western standard services as well the cheaper services. It has ... Read More

NewC replied to a thread
11 years ago
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×EnglishTeacher

MMA training (and muay thai and brazillian jujitsu) by º£½ÇÂÒÂ×EnglishTeacher

I've been looking for a gym that has MMA training. I can't find any. I've found boxing, kick boxing, aikido, kung fu etc..... so 3 questions # 1. Does anyone know any gyms that have mma training? #2. I had a friend who told me about a good Muay ...

NewC

Hi I know this post is old but I was looking for a place to do some BJJ or MMA in either New Cairo or Nasr City. Could you give me the details of this place in Nasr City you have mentioned please (if it still exists :-) ) like the address or what ... Read More