enise
English looking for information about Egypt
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Lives in Bradford
Registration: 25 February 2014
looking for victims of a Cairo fraudster by enise
Hello everyone, i am a victim of serious fraud by a man who works in central Cairo. I want to hear from others who may have encountered the same man and have suffered the way i have. I cannot name him on here obviously, but i will share some of his ...
@michelle014 hi, i am talking about money fraud-stealing. Pre-meditated and planned over a long term. Read More
looking for victims of a Cairo fraudster
Hello everyone, i am a victim of serious fraud by a man who works in central Cairo. I want to hear from others who may have encountered the same man and have suffered the way i have. I cannot name him on here obviously, but i will share some of his ... Read More
power of attorney by enise
Hi, just hoping to get some correct info please! I have an ongoing legal case in Egypt, being dealt with by my Egyptian lawyer. As i had to return to the UK, my lawyer requested that i gave him Power of Attorney for him to be able to act on my ...
Hi mtdd, thanks for your advice. Since i wrote this i have found out the procedure to follow in the UK (i asked the government department here). I will probably have to find a notary who can translate arabic but i've not got that far yet. I ... Read More
10k enough? by Farhan19
Hi everyone, Just been offered a job in Cairo for EGP 10k a month, which I believe works out to under 拢500. Is this enough to have a decent life as a single in Cairo? The package does not include rent which is my biggest worry, as after having ...
I found the metro very useful but it has limited amount of stations-most parts have one station but then you might need to get a taxi from there. I went to Nasr city, its a better part of Cairo, (has the biggest shopping mall i ever saw and its sooo ... Read More
10k enough? by Farhan19
Hi everyone, Just been offered a job in Cairo for EGP 10k a month, which I believe works out to under 拢500. Is this enough to have a decent life as a single in Cairo? The package does not include rent which is my biggest worry, as after having ...
prices may have gone up a bit since i was there but you can get an idea from the pages on facebook advertising flats for rent-anything upwards of 3000le might be ok-the flats i had were pretty basic by foreign standards! Familiarise yourself with ... Read More
power of attorney
Hi, just hoping to get some correct info please! I have an ongoing legal case in Egypt, being dealt with by my Egyptian lawyer. As i had to return to the UK, my lawyer requested that i gave him Power of Attorney for him to be able to act on my ... Read More
10k enough? by Farhan19
Hi everyone, Just been offered a job in Cairo for EGP 10k a month, which I believe works out to under 拢500. Is this enough to have a decent life as a single in Cairo? The package does not include rent which is my biggest worry, as after having ...
Hi, i was living in central (downtown) Cairo until last July (2018). I managed to find one bed flats for 3000LE but it wasn't easy-they get taken fast. Most cost more than that. If you want to share with someone you can pay less than that or ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Egypt? How do you go about meeting people (through ...
In my experience, most men pretend they are single when they are not and they view you as a way to get a visa for getting out of Egypt. Also i lost my life savings to a 'boyfriend' who constantly lied and finally cheated me out of a business ... Read More
Language barriers in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Egypt. What is the official language in Egypt, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
hi, yes i worked in english teaching for adults. It was a small training centre. Were you wanting to know more for a reason? Are you planning to work there yourself? Read More
Language barriers in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Egypt. What is the official language in Egypt, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
It's really not difficult to survive without speaking Arabic, i managed for 2 1/2 years and although i did learn a few words and short phrases (i'm not good at remembering but i tried my best) i didnt need to worry too much. In fact it was ... Read More
Native English teacher required
Hi Ahmed, were you able to find an English teacher yet? I have some experience teaching IELTS-one of my students is now living in Canada after improving his exam grades. Unfortunately i work in downtown and don't want to travel unless people ... Read More
Gluten Free Cairo
hi, i have gluten intolerance and at first found it really hard to live in Egypt but gradually discovered that some places sell gluten free products, usually the larger supermarkets in areas that have foreigners like Maadi and Dokki. I regularly use ... Read More
lawyer fees in advance?
i am the one who lost money (not sure if that makes me a debtor or creditor) Read More
lawyer fees in advance?
Hi, i have engaged a lawyer who says i must pay in advance for his services. He says this is because my case is a criminal one, not a compensation one. It involves an unpaid amana receipt and he says it's 'breach of trust'. Is this ... Read More
security check for visa
h, thanks for your reply but my visa was for tourism not residency-so i'm thinking there may be different proceedures? Read More
art in cairo
hi, does anyone know where there are any art shops selling paintings please? i want to find out what prices people will pay for artworks. Does it compare with art values in Europe etc? How do people decide what to charge for artworks or is it open ... Read More
security check for visa
Hi, i applied to renew my tourist visa last week. When i returned today, they told me to come back in 2 weeks because they needed to carry out security checks because i had already renewed it 5 times. Actually this year i renewed it only twice. ... Read More
where to find a silk printing screen?
oh that's interesting! thanks, do you know if these printing places have minimum orders? Read More
successful prosecution of a fraudster? by enise
hi, my question is-does anyone have experience of successfully prosecuting a fraudster? I have been cheated out of money and my solicitor is doubtful of a successful case based on fraud. Without discussing my case, i want to hear of any people out ...
thankyou, i do have a lawyer already but how can you successfully fight a case against someone who lies about everything and if you don't have official documentary evidence to support your story? Can anyone explain to me how things work in ... Read More
where to find a silk printing screen?
hi, i'm interested in finding supplies for silk screen printing -screen, ink, squeegee etc, (small scale, by hand). Or are there any community art places i could go and use/hire such equipment? does anyone have any ideas please? Thanks. Read More
successful prosecution of a fraudster? by enise
hi, my question is-does anyone have experience of successfully prosecuting a fraudster? I have been cheated out of money and my solicitor is doubtful of a successful case based on fraud. Without discussing my case, i want to hear of any people out ...
hi, thanks for your thoughts-i completely agree and i have already been to the police to report it. I have been through the same thought-processes and wonder if i will have any money to come after paying legal fees and assuming i would win-which is ... Read More
successful prosecution of a fraudster?
hi, my question is-does anyone have experience of successfully prosecuting a fraudster? I have been cheated out of money and my solicitor is doubtful of a successful case based on fraud. Without discussing my case, i want to hear of any people out ... Read More
Buy/ Sell travellers cheques in Egypt? by enise
hi, is it possible to buy travellers cheques here in Egypt? Has anyone here actually bought any recently? If so, where can you buy them, what currency can you pay for them in, etc? Thanks!
they are 'cheques' that you can buy and take abroad instead of cash, and you can exchange them for cash in the country you are going to (it's safer than carrying cash). They might be old fashioned now-that's why i'm asking if you ... Read More
Buy/ Sell travellers cheques in Egypt?
hi, is it possible to buy travellers cheques here in Egypt? Has anyone here actually bought any recently? If so, where can you buy them, what currency can you pay for them in, etc? Thanks! Read More
how to send money to UK? by enise
Hi, i have a problem trying to send money to UK. I can't open a bank account here to do it because i don't have the status. I have tried to change my Egyptian currency through banks and exchange places and they all say they can't give ...
hello Mr Rikkipoo, sorry i haven't replied to your kind offer, i am still hoping i might be able to get a bank account instead of having to change money and use moneygram-and i'm doubtful you'd be able to get the foreign currency ... Read More
How to get an Egyptian bank account by SIMSIM75
I have been living in Egypt for the past year and a half on 6 months tourist visas and I now need to get a bank account. Does anyone know how to do this successfully without having to show a work permit. I work, but do not have a valid work permit ...
hi, just thought i'd throw in my two-penny worth! don't bother with Barclays in central Cairo, i tried recently and they wanted all the documents, no help at all, just told me those were the rules. Obviously it must depend on who you get to ... Read More
how to send money to UK? by enise
Hi, i have a problem trying to send money to UK. I can't open a bank account here to do it because i don't have the status. I have tried to change my Egyptian currency through banks and exchange places and they all say they can't give ...
thanks, it's worth a try! Read More
how to send money to UK? by enise
Hi, i have a problem trying to send money to UK. I can't open a bank account here to do it because i don't have the status. I have tried to change my Egyptian currency through banks and exchange places and they all say they can't give ...
well, i went all the way to City stars today and asked for Michel and he told me to see customer services who told me i cant have an account because i'm not a resident here. Well, exactly as i said on my first post, it was a complete waste of ... Read More
how to send money to UK? by enise
Hi, i have a problem trying to send money to UK. I can't open a bank account here to do it because i don't have the status. I have tried to change my Egyptian currency through banks and exchange places and they all say they can't give ...
hello again, is it the Ahli United bank? just want to be sure because there is one called QNB Ahli as well! thanks. Read More
how to send money to UK? by enise
Hi, i have a problem trying to send money to UK. I can't open a bank account here to do it because i don't have the status. I have tried to change my Egyptian currency through banks and exchange places and they all say they can't give ...
hi, thanks for replying-can i really? wont i need to prove residency, job income and all that? Is city stars mall in Nasr city? ive heard of it but not been there yet. Thanks. Read More
how to send money to UK? by enise
Hi, i have a problem trying to send money to UK. I can't open a bank account here to do it because i don't have the status. I have tried to change my Egyptian currency through banks and exchange places and they all say they can't give ...
hi, thanks but as i said, i dont have dollars and cant get them, no one will sell me them. Read More
how to send money to UK?
Hi, i have a problem trying to send money to UK. I can't open a bank account here to do it because i don't have the status. I have tried to change my Egyptian currency through banks and exchange places and they all say they can't give ... Read More
Businessman living in Cairo since 2013. Here to make friends by Sierra Leone
I am british and have been living in Cairo on and off since 2013.I a businessman and have been trying to source a good export market from Egypt to other African and international countries. I must say it has been a challenge .living in Egypt as ...
Hi, i'm English and live in the centre, Tahrir. I don't particularly want to travel too far (i'm on a small budget!) but if you are near the centre i'd be happy to make a new friend also. Read More
How much to rent a 1 bed apartment in Cairo by dogsdisco
Hi Guys How much is to rent a 1 bed apartment in an ok area in Cairo now. I don't mind if it was out of the center as on a budget. Cheers
I am renting a one bed flat in tahrir for 3000le and it includes bills but the A/C doesnt work. An 'agent' got it for me. I have found it impossible to get anything cheaper in the centre (without sharing) and most adverts are posted by ... Read More
How to renew visa in Mogamma Tahrir by olga_v_r
Hello everybody, Egyptians and expats, who are living in Egypt especially in Cairo. Some time ago i already made a post about making and renewing visa, so i back again with the same issue, problems in getting visa.... Unfortunately, long term ...
hello, i was there renewing my tourist visa this week-after renewing twice already i didnt think i would get another visa but i did-it cost me 250 LE though. I put an extra reason for staying as well as 'tourist' so maybe that helped. Also, ... Read More
amana contract
Thanks for your reply, i am now deciding what to do. Read More
amana contract
Hi, can anyone tell me how i activate an amana contract. I am owed money and the debtor is reluctant to pay it back, i have a contract but dont know how to use it. Do i take it to a solicitor or the police? Read More
uk visa for Christmas and later after marriage in Egypt by Egyptian I
Hello everyone me and my fiance plan to get married next year and as she still in college and time is short as she has to get back to college and we plan to get married in October so any advice What to do and prepare? And do you think we can be ...
Hi, i think you need to explain more about your situation, is your fiance English? If so, i think it is becoming more difficult for people to enter the UK who are not European, including marriage partners. I mean if they want to live in the UK. Even ... Read More