I just received a job offer, for a senior architect position in a very known contracting firm in Cairo. FYI, I have 8 years of experience as an architect and an M.Arch degree. However, I was shocked to see the figures associated, they are so low, and there are a lot of other concerns about rent fees and work hours, etc.. I will list some of the things below, please advise, if you have worked in Egypt, or familiar with the work law there. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me spend 5 non-traditional days in Egypt! [more inside]
posted by hasna on Oct 14, 2009 - 10 answers

MovingFarAwayFilter: GF is dead-set on moving from Brooklyn to Cairo, Egypt, for at least a year. I'm pretty resistant to the idea since I love NYC and, if forced to move outside the US, there are hundreds of cities I'd rather move to. I desperately need some 1st/2nd person accounts of living in Cairo / Egypt to help make this decision. [more inside]
posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches on Aug 23, 2009 - 43 answers

Travelling to Egypt from the UK next week; any advice for someone who's never been before? Specifically; "gifts" for the kids rather than "tips", and hiring a guide for a day. [more inside]
posted by refactored on Jul 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Middle East Travel Advice: I'm flying to Istanbul next Sunday, and then have about 3 weeks to travel overland between Istanbul and Cairo. Where should I go? What should I see? I need some advice, and first-person experience and anecdotes are especially welcome. [more inside]
posted by foodmapper on Jun 8, 2009 - 9 answers

"Obama - The New Tutankahamen of the World" shirts in Egypt? What's the story here? I saw lots of pictures of shirts, etc, with that on it. I'm kind of curious who would buy a shirt like that? Was it meant for American tourists? What does King Tut mean to the average egyptian (who I'd assume would be Muslim?) I'm interested especially in hearing what native Egyptians or people who spent some time living there think about it. Is "The New Tutenkhaman" a common idiom there like "A new caesar"?
posted by empath on Jun 5, 2009 - 14 answers

Arabic, but not MSA: Do you know of a decent one-week crash course in Egyptian colloquial in Cairo or Alexandria? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Suggestions for a special or unusual gift from Egypt, Saudi Arabia or Jordan (for an American)? [more inside]
posted by Auden on Dec 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Help my buy my first pair of gold earrings. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 on Oct 24, 2008 - 4 answers

8 days in Egypt, 3 days in Athens...help with itinerary, please! [more inside]
posted by citystalk on Aug 24, 2008 - 7 answers

I am looking for a good tattoo artist/shop in the Denver area. Specifically one that has experience or interest in egyptian art and tattoos. I am looking to have some tomb art done, and want it done in a realistic manner. Any help from the hive mind would be greatly appreciated.
posted by corwalch on Aug 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Cairo Filter: I'm working in Egypt this summer for three months and have a few questions. [more inside]
posted by ecab on Apr 28, 2008 - 7 answers

Best/accurate/easy to access sources of Central & Eastern Europe and Middle East / Africa (CEEMEA) news? Global newspapers or local? Which are best? [more inside]
posted by keasby on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 answers

What's living in Alexandria, Egypt like? [more inside]
posted by devilsbrigade on Mar 3, 2008 - 2 answers

BookFilter: Young adult genre, ancient Egypt, cat, young baker. [more inside]
posted by maryh on Feb 10, 2008 - 5 answers

Help an Anglo guy get by in Hebrew and Arabic [more inside]
posted by Acari on Jan 9, 2008 - 14 answers

An Egyptian friend of mine found this rock in the West Desert of Egpyt. Can anyone tell us what it is? It's really abnormal-looking. (All of my theories involve Sun Ra and pharaonic collusion with Saturn.)
posted by odasaku on Dec 20, 2007 - 13 answers

A dear friend of mine desperately wants to improve his life and follow his dreams. I live in a far freer country so I'm unsure of exactly how best to show him support sometimes. I want to tell him not to give up hope and to work hard towards his goals, that it's the only way they'll happen. Sometimes I wonder if maybe I'm just being an overly optimistic American, though. I want to help him in any way I can, but we take for granted the possibilities we have here. Things are far different in his country than in mine and I know that. So I feel a bit useless as support. Insights, please... [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Oct 2, 2007 - 19 answers

Sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor. . . there are some snags. If you have done this, help my mother out. [more inside]
posted by mai on Sep 25, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find the Thunder Perfect Mind text in its Coptic form? A (legible) photograph of the Nag Hammadi papyrus itself or a copy using a Coptic font will do. Online sources are ideal, but book references are also appreciated.
posted by ibeji on May 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Well, my left shift key has finally broken in half and no longer works. What can I do about it? (Difficulty: "go to the nearest Apple Store" is not a viable solution!) [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious on Apr 9, 2007 - 12 answers

I need to obtain a new copy of an Egyptian engineering book, please help! [more inside]
posted by Vindaloo on Apr 2, 2007 - 4 answers

Have you been in the pyramids at Giza? Am I too claustrophobic to do this? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Mar 11, 2007 - 22 answers

I will be taking a tour through Egypt and Jordan at the end of April, and am looking for advice in terms of what clothes would be appropriate (I am a married woman in her late 20's, traveling with my husband, father, and brother), what kind of things I should bring or avoid, or any advice that you can give (preferrably if you have been on a similar trip to that part of the world). [more inside]
posted by Void_Ptr on Mar 2, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me find the cheapest ticket to Cairo! [more inside]
posted by awenner on Feb 14, 2007 - 9 answers

A year or two ago there was a news story about Israel awarding medals to several agents of their government for acts of terrorism against Egypt and the United States (in the 70s I think). Formerly they had been denounced by the Israelis as "rogue" agents or some such. Anyone have a link to the story?
posted by BrotherCaine on Jan 27, 2007 - 2 answers

I have a old print I would like more info about. I is by Luc Oliver Merson. The name on the bottom is "Le Repos En Egypt" It has a woman sleeping between the front legs of a Spinx, man asleep on the ground, donkey standing with it's saddle on ground behind it and a fire that is buring out and just smoldering. Any info on this print woud be appreciated.
posted by Dale-Mac on Dec 23, 2006 - 3 answers

Can anyone give me experience-based guidance on what clothing is acceptable for Western women visiting Egypt? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on Nov 12, 2006 - 16 answers

Where should we go for new year? Egypt? Canary islands? Anywhere else? What are these places really like? Criteria and... [more inside]
posted by handee on Oct 18, 2006 - 18 answers

Egyptologists and other experts: are the works of E. A. Wallis Budge on ancient Egyptian religion still considered somewhat accurate? If he has been superceded, who are the new authorities? [more inside]
posted by PinkStainlessTail on Sep 17, 2006 - 6 answers

Another book question. I've just finished The Man Who Loved Egypt, and loved it. Any suggestions for other travelogues or journals by people living in foreign countries that were written 1900's-earlier? Thanks.
posted by Ohdemah on Aug 14, 2006 - 9 answers

Any jokes with the theme of Pyramids, Ancient Egypt or Joseph (Dreamcoat)? [more inside]
posted by pettins on May 15, 2006 - 4 answers

My little sister is going to Cairo, Egypt. For a year! I'm looking for some tips and information on living there. [more inside]
posted by ruby.aftermath on Jan 21, 2006 - 10 answers

Name that Egyptian hair style: the thin, elongated beards men favored. I think many were false wigs, and they even carve them into the masks worn on mummies. What was their significance/meaning? What were they called? [more inside]
posted by jruckman on Jan 16, 2006 - 3 answers

I remember reading a while back, possibly in Cosmic Trigger or some other such book, that the pyramid shape is naturally conducive to the sharpening of blades. According to this source, if you put dull blades inside a pyramid-shaped object, they will naturally sharpen over time. I don't think it matters what material the pyramid is made from, or how big it is. Anyway, as implausible as this idea seems, I know that I've heard it at least a few times, and cannot find anything about it on Snopes. So my question to the MeFi Mythbusters- real or urban legend?
posted by afroblanca on Feb 20, 2005 - 24 answers

What are the classic books on Egyptian history? I'm looking for titles that might appeal to a fan of Edward S. Creasy and Alfred T. Mahan. Ambrose and Goodwin need not apply.
posted by cribcage on Dec 13, 2004 - 2 answers

Who is the oldest named person that we can be pretty sure really existed?
posted by Pretty_Generic on Oct 23, 2004 - 22 answers