Colin
@Eagle in Egypt
English expat in Egypt
Forum posts
34
Contacts
8
About me
English
Lives in Madinaty, Cairo
Speaks English
Registration: 02 June 2012
Maadi Neighborhood in Cairo by nomadjoe
Hey guys! I am a new member from the U.S. who will soon be moving to the Maadi neighborhood of Cairo. I am currently living in Palestine, and will be coming to Egypt in late January/ Early February. I will be working as a journalism intern and ...
It,s been a while but I lived in Madinaty and found the BCA in Maadi a good venue, recommend you give it a try Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
Hello Makka, Im currently in the UK, as I had an accident in Cairo and am on recovery, I hope all is well for you Read More
Expats in Madinaty. by don moe
Expats who lives in Madinaty or nearby. What about making a regular weekly or monthly meeting at Arabesque Mall area inside Madinaty. The purpose will be meeting new people, helping each other, socialize or just to have a good night. There are ...
look forward to meeting some new neighbours in 2013, Happy New Year Read More
Shipping to and fro.. by Reybabe85
Hey Guys! I want to get something shipped from America to Cairo, can I send it to the American embassy? :blink:?
Now that's funny :D I do not think the American Embassy is particularly interested in receiving packages from people they do not know!! If you know what I mean and I have received several packages to my villa from various delivery companies Githa Read More
Expats in Madinaty. by don moe
Expats who lives in Madinaty or nearby. What about making a regular weekly or monthly meeting at Arabesque Mall area inside Madinaty. The purpose will be meeting new people, helping each other, socialize or just to have a good night. There are ...
anyone the using sports centre? When is the bigger pool opening and what hours is the centre open. Thanks Colin Read More
Expats in Madinaty. by don moe
Expats who lives in Madinaty or nearby. What about making a regular weekly or monthly meeting at Arabesque Mall area inside Madinaty. The purpose will be meeting new people, helping each other, socialize or just to have a good night. There are ...
Good idea Don Moe, would be great to meet some English speaking neighboursLots of English speaking neighbors in Madinaty. Join "Madinaty Anglophones" group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/madinatyanglophones/?ref=ts&fref=ts Btw, ... Read More
Expats in Madinaty. by don moe
Expats who lives in Madinaty or nearby. What about making a regular weekly or monthly meeting at Arabesque Mall area inside Madinaty. The purpose will be meeting new people, helping each other, socialize or just to have a good night. There are ...
Good idea Don Moe, would be great to meet some English speaking neighbours Read More
Football by edgreg
Hi guys, i am new to Cairo, just wondering if there is an Arsenal supporters club here in Cairo, or a good place to watch champions league footy tonight, preferably with a bunch of gooners with a bit of atmosphere!
I watch listening to Arabic commentary in local cafe. Be interested to see where others go, Up The Palace! Read More
Cleaning Service by Teeto
Hi, I'm looking for a good, reliable, fair price home cleaning service or maid agency. Thanks
Hi, I'm looking for a good, reliable, fair price home cleaning service or maid agency. ThanksHi Teeto, Try the csa web site based in Maadi, the classified section has references for Maids etc with out using an agency; http://www.livinginegypt.org Read More
December 3rd, 2012: Planets Align With Giza Pyramids After 2737 Years by Queen Cleopatra
Planetary alignment that will take place Dec 3, 2012 is dead-on alignment with the Pyramids at Giza. Night Sky in Giza, Egypt on December 3, 2012, local time 聟 one hour before sunrise compared with the Pyramids at Giza. Planets inline: Mercury / ...
thanks for the information, glad to be here for that Read More
traffic El Rehab- Nasr City by AlexandraG
I am moving to Cairo in September and looking for a flat. The office is in Nasr City, so I was wondering about driving time from El Rehab or Katameya to Nasr city - how long does it take, are there traffic jams, what are the most busy hours. Thanks ...
I have found "Sygic Gps Navigation" useful having downloaded onto my phone. Be careful using it as it eats the battery power very quickly. Read More
How to obtain a local driving licence? by Nassman
Hi I have a uk driving licence but need to know how to obtain a local Egyptian driving licence. I now live in Cairo and have a residence visa so by law I must obtain a local driving licence. I was told that I need to go to the local Traffic ...
Very useful information Nassman, thank you for sharing Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
I also will be looking out for the next meeting. Would be great to make some friends locally Read More
Membership card Al Rehab sportsclub by always travelling
Is it be possible to become a member from the Al Rehab Sportsclub if you are not a resident in Al Rehab? ( We will be living in Madinaty) How much does a family membership costs? It is mainly to use the pool.
Hello Don, I am currently enquiring about the Madinaty Sports club. If anyone can advice where I can get passport type photo's taken quickly it would help. I think if you sign up for 6 months plus it's 150/month. I will find out about day passes and ... Read More
Membership card Al Rehab sportsclub by always travelling
Is it be possible to become a member from the Al Rehab Sportsclub if you are not a resident in Al Rehab? ( We will be living in Madinaty) How much does a family membership costs? It is mainly to use the pool.
Biffy, Now that is funny, like it! Smiling Col Read More
Membership card Al Rehab sportsclub by always travelling
Is it be possible to become a member from the Al Rehab Sportsclub if you are not a resident in Al Rehab? ( We will be living in Madinaty) How much does a family membership costs? It is mainly to use the pool.
Hi There is a sports club in Madinaty, I moved here a month ago, away at the mo, it has a gym, tennis and kids activities, I enquired about a pool and was advised an outdoor 25mtr pool is opening in July. I will check upon my return Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
Unfortunately I was unable attend this event but will keep my eye's peeled for the next Good work meems Read More
Drinking water info received FYI
Advisory note on bottled drinking water contaminated with Protozoa Egypt Event notification: Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced that some brands of bottled water should be avoided as they tested positive for intestinal ... Read More
El Rehab Group-Meetings by meems74
these are some of the ideas I have for the Rehab Group, if anyone else has any suggestions please do share them and then we'll see which one(s) everyone would like to do. 1) movie night-this can be done depending on what movies are out. maybe once ...
Agreed, Great idea, also any others new as I am, explore gradually further afield Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
Active member From: El Rehab City, Cairo Registered: 2012-06-01 Posts: 30 Re: Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo A friend of mine recommended TIVOLI in New cairo. I'm not sure where that is but is anyone familiar with it? Hay reems I'm being taken to ... Read More
Euro Football
Thanks mookamel Found they show it at Madinaty now, thanks for the info, got a feeling the Germans will do well Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
Thank's again very useful. G 14 here. Where have you moved to? Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
22nd or 23rd are good iwth me reems, will keep my eye's on the thread and get in touch nearer the time. Heliopolis sounds good. Let's see if we can get any others to join us. Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
Hi meems74 or should I say Howdy? In Madinaty there are two cafe/ coffee places and one that's more of a restaurant. There fairly quiet, one gets busy, as the area is still developing. I enquired at the sports centre, there is a Gym & Tennis with a ... Read More
Euro Football
Hi All, I'm new here, anyone watching any of the Euro Football? I'm based in Madinaty so near we be great. Read More
Dreaming of a job in the soccer field
Have you tried taking coaching courses, start with kids team. Hey its football not soccer :) Read More
baking/kitchen items,where to buy? by rana21
Hi, i have a bit of dlima guys,i am an avid baker,and ever since i moved here it's been really hard to find stuff i need to bake can any one be my angel and tell me where can i find 1. pastry cutter (round metal thing,with three sharp opening in ...
Hi Rana, I have only been here 10 days but had to buy a peeler, grater & pesto which I found in carfour. No its not a lot of help but once you've finished baking will be happy to taste. Regards Colin Read More
Expats in El Rehab Ciry, Cairo by meems74
Hello, my name is Mimi and I just moved to El Rehab City 7 weeks ago. I'm originally from NYC (born and raised in the big apple) and I'm looking to make new friends in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew of any expat groups in el rehab. if you ...
Good shout meems74, I'm not too far from rehab & new in the country with an open mind. Interested in discovering more. Will keep an eye on this thread. Thanks Colin Read More
Well Hello All
Thank you Layla I don't know hurghanda but I am sure it is nice, will look it up Read More
Well Hello All
One week in and gradually settling in here in Egypt. Gradually venturing further afield and not got lost yet although when visited Rehab to purchase some essentials did take a while to find my way out. Hope to make some new acquaintances soon & ... Read More