The Guide
From The Report: Egypt 2019
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This section includes information on hotels, government offices and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress code, business hours and electricity.

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Rest up: Selection of hotels in and around Cairo
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BARON HOTEL HELIOPOLIS 8 Ma’ahad Al Sahary Street, Heliopolis, Cairo T: (02) 2291 5757 ext. 2010, 2027 www.baronhotels.com reservation@baroncairo.com Rooms: 126 single rooms, double rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: 2 ballrooms each with a 250-person capacity and smaller boardrooms. Latest audio-visual equipment and exhibition space. Health & Leisure Facilities: Shopping facilities, daily live entertainment and Churchill discotheque. Guest Services: Free Wi-Fi…

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Listings: Telephone directory of public bodies, foreign embassies and private entities
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES Cabinet 2793 5000 Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2792 1176 Ministry of Communications & Information Technology 3534 1010 Ministry of Defence & Military Production 2260 2566 Ministry of Education & Technical Education 2796 3273 Ministry of Electricity & Renewable Energy 2401 2361 Ministry of Finance 2342 8830 Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2579 6334 Ministry of Health & Population 2794 3462 Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities 2792…

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Facts for visitors: Cultural information for business and leisure travellers
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Language Arabic is the official language of Egypt, and the Egyptian dialect is widely understood and spoken throughout the Middle East. People from more socio-economically advantaged segments of society often speak either English or French, and the use of these languages has been spreading. Newspapers, books and public information are published in Arabic and increasingly in English as well. Dress Men are expected to wear formal business attire such as a suit and tie for meetings, while…