The Guide
From The Report: Egypt 2014
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This section includes information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.

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CAIRO/GIZA
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CAIRO MARRIOTT HOTEL & OMAR KHAYYAM CASINO 16 Saray El Gezira PO Box 33, Zamalek, Cairo T: (02) 2728 3000 F: (02) 2728 3001 www.cairomarriotthotel.com CairoMarriottReservation@marriott.com Rooms: 1087 rooms, including 71 diplomatic suites, 28 executive suites, three ambassador suites, five presidential suites and two royal suites. Business & Conference Facilities: All essential services. Simultaneous translation, audio-visual equipment. 17 multipurpose conference rooms available.…

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Facts for visitors: Useful hints for travellers and tourists
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Etiquette It is integral to Egyptian culture to be courteous to foreigners. A conversation, whether business-related or not, is usually accompanied by coffee, tea or juice. Social rules dictate what is appropriate for greeting people in business meetings. Close same-sex friends will sometimes greet with a kiss on each cheek, although a handshake will do. It is advisable not to drink or eat in public during Ramadan. Dress Men are expected to wear formal business attires for meetings, generally…