The Guide
From The Report: Egypt 2018
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The guide contains information on some of the leading hotels in Egypt and contact details for government ministries, embassies and business services, alongside useful tips for first-time or regular visitors.

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A place to relax:
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BARON HOTEL HELIOPOLIS, CAIRO 8 Ma'ahad Al Sahary St., Heliopolis, Cairo T: 02-22915757 EXT: 2010, 2027 www.baronhotels.com reservation@baroncairo.com and sales@baroncairo.com Rooms: 126 suites. Business and Conference facilities: two 250-person ballrooms and small boardrooms. Health and Leisure facilities: Shopping facilities and daily live entertainment. Guest Services: Free Wi-Fi service in the lobby. Dining: Café Le Jardin, Starlight, The Terrace, El Pasha, Churchill, Baron Pastry,…

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GOVERNMENT: OFFICES
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OFFICES Cabinet 2793 5000 Ministry of Defence & Military Production 2260 2566 Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Wealth 2760 1401 2670 6402 Ministry of Electricity & Renewable Energy 2401 2361 2401 2362 Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2579 633439 2577 2500 Ministry of Communications & Information Technology 3534 1010 Ministry of Local Development 3306 7082 Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities 2792 1442 2792 1441 Ministry of Interior Affairs 27955005 Ministry of…

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Facts for visitors: Useful tips for business and leisure travellers
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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 the appropriate way to greet people in business meetings. Close friends of the same sex will sometimes greet with a kiss on each cheek, although a handshake is also typical. While it is inadvisable to drink or eat in public during Ramadan, both food and beverages are readily available. Tipping &…

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Facts for visitors: Useful tips for business and leisure travellers
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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 the appropriate way to greet people in business meetings. Close friends of the same sex will sometimes greet with a kiss on each cheek, although a handshake is also typical. While it is inadvisable to drink or eat in public during Ramadan, both food and beverages are readily available. Tipping &…