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EGG: 11-14-90
November 13, 1990
6 P.M.
CAIRO
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING
CAIRO, EGYPT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1990
Ambassador Wizner, his wife Christine,
Eagen,
Mr.
McGunnigle friends. Barbara and I are pleased to be in Egypt
again, and to have the chance to meet you. It is wonderful to
sample a touch of America so many miles from home.
o
First, let me say to the Ambassador: Your reputation
precedes you. Rider, hunter, squash player. / The only man I
know who calls 2:30 to 6 A.M. "dead time. / Popular with your
staff. Most of all, an Egyptian scholar. I'm envious. Some say
English is my only foreign language. //
O
Next, I want to salute each of you. From my own
experience in China, I know there is no more dedicated group of
longert
people than the men and women -- American and foreign -- who
staff our Embassies. Rarely is that more-correct truer than here in in
Africa st. Dept
the Arab world's second- largest city.
O
I am glad to say that never have America and Egypt been
closer allies. Our political and military ties have never been
stronger. That strong relationship is due in large part to your
efforts -- and I thank you.
o
I also want to thank Egypt -- and especially President
Mubarak -- for all it is doing to ensure that strong Nations will
not swallow up the weak.
2
Ask Deputy Administrator Jim Blystone, who volunteered
to serve in the Baghdad Embassy. He knows that Iraq's aggression
will not stand. He knows why Egypt and the United States must
build a better world -- not merely for our generation -- but the
generations to come.
O
It's public servants like Jim -- and Ambassador Wizner
-- and each of you -- who make me proud of Americans serving
abroad. Thank for what you've done, and are doing. In closing,
let me say again how much we appreciate your support. God bless
the United States of America.
#
#
#
#
11/11/90 1:15 pm Cairo
NOTE FOR CHRISS WINSTON
ED McNALLY
FROM:
BOB SIMON
Only speech in Cairo is the traditional Community Greeting at
the American Embassy. It will be outdoors in the courtyard
The embassy is the largest (in staff) in the world.
Acknowledge Amb. Frank Wisner, DCM Wes Eagan and Admin Counselor
Jim McGunnigle. The embassy is very new, 15 stories tall, and
tan in color. It is non-descript, like any modern U.S. gov't.
building.
We are leaving today about 4 pm and will be airborn til
at least midnight EST. You can call me on the plane. The tail
number is 86971.
Ed - if you get this, please call Chriss and tell about the above.
- Walter Carley
( stagney at house.
George Calazatte Washington
CAIRO EMBASSY: ANECDOTAL
-Amb. Wizner: wife Christine and 10 yr. old son David
-extremely popular with staff and Egyptians: scholar's knowledge
of the language; has reputation as the most knowledgeable of the
Ambassadors to Cairo, and perhaps most knowledgeable ever.
-known by staff for boundless energy. (recently refered to 2:30-
6:00 A.M. time period as "dead time" and exploring ways to fill)
-rides, hunts, plays squash
-After Kuwait invasion, Deputy Administrator Jim Blystone
volunteered to serve in Bagdad Embassy. Staff and family were
worried about him, but he is now back safely.
-New Embassy Tower is one year old (after 11 years of
construction), and very popular ("Although I understand you've
been having some elevator problems") and development of a second
tower is now underway.
-only Embassy in the world to hire a snake charmer (he captures
cobras in their warehouse) ("I didn't want to mention this to
Barbara, but...)
-485 staff
MR. BILL SIMON
ROOM 1107
WELCOME TO EGYPT
THE KHEFREN PYRAMID
AMERICAN EMBASSY, CAIRO
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COUNTERPART LIST
EMBASSY TELEPHONE: 355-7371
HOTEL CONTROL ROOM 1014
CONTROL OFFICER
Deputy DCM Chef WESLEY EGAN insion.
(O) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2307
(H) HOME EXTENSION
2226/2227
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
ADMCOUN - JAMES MCGUNNIGLE
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION 2100
(H) HOME EXTENSION
2359
COMMUNICATIONS
CCO - WAYNE ADAMS
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2803
(H) HOME EXTENSION
8-321
RADIOS - BYRON JONES
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2877
(H) HOME
340-8758
SECURITY
R$O - PETER BERGIN
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2208
(H) HOME EXTENSION
8-396
BAGGAGE
TSC - JOHN FINNEGAN
(O) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2264/3800
(H) HOME EXTENSION
8-283
ORA - ROB SWANEY
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
3754/2381
(H) HOME
348-9564
VEHICLES
ADM - JAMES BLYSTONE
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2103/2101
(H) HOME EXTENSION
8-206
ORA - WILLIAM DRURY
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2601
(H) HOME
351-7665
MEDICAL
DR. ELDON BELL
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2700/2701
(H) HOME EXTENSION
8-374
DR. JOHN MERMEL
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2700/2701
(H) HOME
348-3068
PRESS
PAO - KENTON KEITH
(O) EMBASSY EXTENSION
3198/3245
(H) HOME
357-2259
PRESS MARCELLE WAHBA
OFF.
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
3474
(H) HOME
341-7440
MRS. BUSH
USIS MIKE McCLELLAN
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
3366/3536
(H) HOME
354-0402
POL - HARLEN LEE
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
2212/2317
(H) HOME
352-8577
AID - DR. JAMES SARN
(0) EMBASSY EXTENSION
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(H) HOME EXTENSION
8-269
HEALTH INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, EXTRACTED FROM THE EMBASSY'S HEALTH
PAMPHLET IS PROVIDED FOR THE READY REFERENCE OF NEWLY ARRIVED
PERSONNEL AND OFFICIAL VISITORS TO THE POST. THE COMPLETE PAMPHLE
IS AVAILABLE AT THE EMBASSY HEALTH UNIT. NEWLY ARRIVED PERSONNEL
SHOULD MAKE AN EARLY ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEALTH BRIEFING.
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HEALTH UNIT
The Health Unit is located in the Embassy Compound on the ground floor of
the Zahra Building. The Office hours are: from 08:30 to 12:00 hours and
13:00 to 16:00 hours. Except for emergencies, afternoon consultations
are by appointment only. During working hours, emergencies will be seen
on an immediate basis at the Health Unit.
For emergency services after hours contact the Marine Guard.
Telephone: 3557371, ext. 218 or 332.
The Health Unit is staffed by two State Department Regional Medical
Officers, one State Department Regional Psychiatrist, a Foreign Service
Nurse Practitioner and a Foreign Service Laboratory Technologist. Other
medical personnel who are hired locally include a part-time American
Board Certified Pediatrician, three nurses and two laboratory
technicians. The services of the Health Unit are available to all
Foreign Service Officers and their dependents, and for officers and
dependents of other American Government agencies covered by an agreement
with the Department of State in Washington, D.C.
New arrivals should call at the Health Unit as soon as possible after
their arrival for orientation and to make certain their immunizations are
up to date.
HEALTH CONDITIONS
Diarrheal Disease
Diarrhea is a common sympton of many different diseases, including a
number of bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. Many cases of
diarrhea are self-limiting and can be treated by good supportive care.
Antibiotics are often not useful and occasionally contraindicated. The
main complication of diarrhea is dehydration with development of fluid
and electrolyte imbalance. The World Health Organization has developed a
balanced salt and glucose mixture which when added to water and consumed
can replace fluids and electrolytes which are lost due to diarrhea. This
glucose saline mixture called Oral Rehydration Solution (which can be
purchased locally under the brand name REHYDRAND) will dramatically
reduce dehydration. You should keep some on hand. The correct amount of
ORS to be taken each day is dependent on how severe the diarrhea is. The
idea is to replace the fluuds lost in diarrhea, and a good rule of thumb
is if you are thirsty, drink ORS.
As long as a person with diarrhea is not nauseated or vomiting and feels
like eating, a normal diet can be consumed. The exception to this is
that these persons should avoid extremely fatty and highly spiced foods
and alcohol for a few days after the diarrhea resolves. The use of
medications such as Lomotil, Imodeum, and Paregoric are usually
contraindicated since these medications paralyze normal bowel movement
and may lead to the accumulation of toxins in the bowel.
Indications for seeking medical attention for diarrhea are: voluminous
diarrhea (more than 8 or 10 stools per day), persistance of diarrhea for
more than three days; associated high temperature, abdominal pain, bloody
stools, inability to tolerate oral solutions because of nausea and
vomiting; and serious illness. Remember that children with diarrhea may
become dehydrated more rapidly than adults, and therefore may require
earlier medical attention.
Fruits and Vegetables
The conditions under which fruits and vegetables are grown and marketed
present a health hazard.
It is advisable to take the following steps to insure cleanliness:
1. Thoroughly rinse dust and other extraneous material from all
produce:
2. Soak in a solution of 1 tablespoon of Clorox to one gallon of
cold water for 15 minutes
3. Remove from solution, rinse with boiled water and store in
clean containers in the refrigerator.
Meat - Fowl - Seafood
Fresh meats should be washed under tap water, dried, wrapped in plastic
and placed in the freezer for a period of 14 days. All meats, fowls and
seafoods should be cooked well done and served hot. Commissary frozen
meats are considered safe and can be eaten rare except for pork, which
should always be served well done.
Milk
Pasteurization is not a uniform process in Cairo. Milk and milk products
are therefore considered unsafe for consumption. The Ultra High
Temperature (UHT) shelf milk is considered safe along with powdered and
evaporated milk. Cheeses imported from Europe are generally safe.
Water
The water supply of Cairo is chemically treated, but it is only
considered safe as it first leaves the filtration centers. The
distribution system is old, and when water pressures drop, raw sewage
from adjacent pipes is siphoned into the system. To avoid the
possibility of contamination all DRINKING WATER should be brought up to
the boiling point and boiled for ten minutes. If a filter is used, the
water should always be boiled after being filtered. Remember that only
ice cubes made from boiled water should be used. Bottled carbonated
beverages and bottled water are usually*safe. If you are in a public
place and bottled water is not available, hot tea and coffee usually are
safe to drink since they have usually been boiled.
Animals
Rabies is caused by a virus which is transmitted usually through the bite
of an infected animal. Once the disease has a foothold in the human
being, the infection is almost always fatal. The most important approach
to this disease is prevention. AVOID CONTACT WITH ALL STRAY ANIMALS.
This is especially true of stray dogs and cats.
Individuals in this high exposure area are advised to take a course of
pre-exposure prophylactic rabies shots. If you have had the pre-exposure
series you ar to report any bite with penetration of the skin or salivary
contamination of a break in the skin from a dog, cat or other susceptible
animals. If you come in contact with an animal you are to contact the
Health Unit immediately or the closest local facility if you are outside
Cairo and begin your exposure immunization. During working hours notify
the Health Unit or during off hours, the Duty Medical Officer.
In the event of a bite from any animal, you should immediately thoroughly
wash the wound with soap and water followed by thorough rinsing for at
least 10 minutes. Apply disinfectant, such as tincture of iodine,
carefully to the wound. Initially the wound should be kept open to the
air and then covered lightly. Attempt to capture the animal and have it
impounded for ten days if it is a stray. If it is a pet, ask the owner
if they have a valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate and ask them to lock
up and observe the animal for ten days.
Restaurants
There. are many good restaurants in Cairo. Judge them by their
cleanliness and the appearance of the employees. Do not accept food that
is slightly warm. Hot food should be served hot (Steam pouring forth).
Cold food served cold. In-between is an excellent media for the growth
of bacteria. Beware of flies. Flies are carriers of infectious
hepatitis and other diseases. During the summer months avoid cream
sauces, mayonnaise and pastries.
Household Employees
We strongly recommend that all household help receive a pre-employment
examination to ascertain that they are in good health. Tuberculosis and
parasitic infections are prevalent in the local community and all new
employees should be examined thoroughly to prevent spread of infection
through your household. Be sure to obtain a chest x-ray, stool
examination and urinalysis.
Medical examinations may be obtained from a local doctor or from:
Dr. Zoheir Farid
16 Abdel Khalek Sarwat Street, Cairo
Telephone: 745023/745478
Clinic Hours: 18:30 - 20:30 hours, M - Th
10:00 - 13:00 hours, F
Immunizations to Household Employees:
The services of the Health Unit may not be utilized for household
servants. Immunizations are administered at the Public Health Centers.
1. Cairo Airport, Quarantine Section
2. Mogama'a El-Tahrir (Tahrir Square)
3. Heliopolis (Triumph Square)
4. Maadi, Maadi Health Office
5. Manial, Manial Health Office
6. Innoculation Center of the Armed Forces,
Abbassia #1 and #2.
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HISTORY AND
ARCHAEOLOGY
Valley of Kings, passage to other world
IN Upper Egypt, on the west
Further into the tomb there
banks of the Nile, among the
is the sun god in his 37 diffe-
barren hills beyond the area
rent representations. Among
of `cultivation lies the Valley
many other fascinating illus-
of the Kings, that great col-
trations there are, in'a side
lection of tombs where, 3,500
chamber, texts depicting the
years ago, the great and the
end of the world, an Egyp-
mighty of ancient Egypt
tinn form of the Mesopota-
were laid to rest. From
mian and Biblical story of
1525BC to 1149BC, the decea-
the flood.
sed Pharaohs were brought
The most famous of all the
here to begin their journey to
tombs is, of course, that of
the other world. As befitted
Tutankhamun. Most famous
men of power and distinction
it may be, but it is certainly
their tombs were usually
not at all the most impres-
large and ornately decorated
sive. The tomb displays all
with messages and instruc-
PAINTED scene, showing women at a least, from the tomb of
the marks of hasty prepara-
tions to assist in their jour-
Nakht.
tion following the early death
ney.
of Tutankhamun at the age
The tombs' entrances blink
the unfortunate pharaoh
are open to the public have,
of 19. Although today we are
anonymously from the valley
having died before comple-
in many cases, retained a
amazed by the profusion,
walls, in what has been des-
tion of his tomb.
startling freshness in the
beauty and value of the
cribed as "the most exclusive
Unlike the temples and
decoration, in the beauty of
Tutankhamun relies, they are
suburb in the world." Cut
other buildings of ancient
the illustrations and the deli-
almost certainly very small
into the solid limestone rock-
Egypt, the illustrations on
ency and exquisite taste of
compared to those of much
face - the longest extends
the walls were not designed
the carving.
greater and more powerful
100 metres into the valley
for public delight and venera-
The tomb of Ramaes IX is
pharaohs. Unfortunately,
wull - they were constructed
tion; they concentrated on
said to have rather inferior
these have been stolen and
by two teams of 25 men wor-
the most effective incanta-
decoration but it is certainly
destroyed over the millenia.
king alternate ten-day shifts.
tion for speeding the phn-
n model of this type of tomb
That Tutankhamun's tomb
Each was constructed accor-
moh's passage from this
design. That of Merneptah
remained virtually intact
ding to a similar plan A
world to the next. The recur-
descends steeply through
until 1922 is due to the fact
series of corridors, succee-
rent theme is of the pharaoh,
corridors steps, the walls
that debris from the tomb
ding one another, lending to
integrated in the Sun God,
decorated with scenes from
above, that of Ramses VI,
an antechamber to the main
on n night journey by boat
the Book of Gates. In 11 small
had obscured the entrance,
hall with its sunken floor to
through the underworld.
antechumber in the huge and
thus foiling the activities of
accommodate the sarcopho-
There are extensive quota-
impressive granite lid of the
the tomb robbers. Neverthe-
gus.
tions from the Amdunt (Book
outer sarcophogus. The tomb
less, Tutankhamun's tomb
At the beginning of a pha-
of the Underworld), the Book
of Ramses III is quite uni-
still represents an enthral-
raok's reign the teams of
of the Gates and the Book of
que, in that it has ten side
ling insight into the beliefs of
Day and Night. Pictorially
chambers (where these cham-
workmen started on the new
the nncient Egyptians.
ruler's tomb. Once the inte-
there are three registers The
bers occur they were to house
Leaving the Valley of the
top and bottom depicting the
the tomb furniture). The
fior was cut to size, the walls
Kings you can follow the
were smoothed and prepared
shores of the underworld
decorations are expectionally
ancient path along which the
for the. decoration. The
river peopled by gods and
varied and remain freshly
pharaohs were dragged on
demons, with the middle
coloured.
designs were outlined in
sledges to their tombs; or you
black and filled in with
register showing the river of
The longest of all the
can leave on foot following
colour, the hieroglyphs detai-
passage itself.
tombs is that of Seti I which
the mountain path to Deir el
led in red, the decorations
In all there are 62 tombs in
extends 100 metres. Its
Bahri to see the beautiful
carved and then painted. The
the Valley of the Kinga and
reliefs are wonderfully pre-
temple of Hatsepsut, known
whole process probably took
people have been visiting
served and beautifully cut.
n8 the "Sublime of
about six years, which might
them since the Greek con-
The walls and ceiling are
Sublimes," one of the archi-
explain why some of the
quest in the third century
decorated with pictures of
tectural wonders of the
tomba' decoration has n
BC. Most are only of interest
vultures, of Seti himself toge-
ancient world.
somewhat unfinished look -
to scholars, but those that
ther with the sun god. Re.
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2271
Health Unit
5th Floor NOB
3700
(AT & T)
357-2782
Post Research Library
7th Floor NOB
2323/2365
Maps
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Translation Service
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N.B.: NOB - New Office Building (Chancery).
KEY OFFICIALS OF THE U.S. MISSION
EMBASSY: 355-7371
OR 357+(EXT)
TITLE
NAME
EXTENSION
HOME TEL.
AMBASSADOR
FRANK G. WISNER
2302/2318
340-8754
DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION
WESLEY W. EGAN, JR.
2307/2285
MINISTER-COUNSELOR FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
G. PAUL BALABANIS
2251/2253
346-1076
COUNSELOR FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MARSHALL D. BROWN
3227/3239
376-8201/350-2227
CHIEF, OFFICE OF MILITARY COOPERATION,
WILLIAM A. FITZGERALD, JR., MG USA
3157
376-8230/350-7713
COUNSELOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
JAMES W. MCGUNNIGLE
2101
357-2359/355-1556
COUNSELOR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS
KENTON W. KEITH
3198/3245
357-2259/708-288
COUNSELOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS
STANLEY T. ESCUDERO
2217/2317
357-2572/360-1585
COUNSELOR FOR AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS
FRANKLIN D. LEE
2388/2389
376-8205/352-3048
COUNSELOR FOR COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS
NORMAN D. GLICK
2340/2330
341-8861
COUNSELOR FOR REGIONAL AFFAIRS
WILLIAM R. PIEKNEY
2305/2306
357-3356/341-5338
DEFENSE AND ARMY ATTACHE
DAVID L. LEMON, COL
3246
376-8390/351-7322
NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT
MICHAEL E. KILPATRICK, CAPT
2293/284-1375 350-4485
PER: D.F. SCHAFER
DOCNO: 0758F
08/01/90
- 2 -
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
WILLIAM P. TUCHRELLO
2210/2206
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
EUGENE D. HABIB
2130
376-8234/351-5836
CONSUL GENERAL, CONSULAR SECTION
VINCENT M. BATTLE
2292
348-2107
REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER
DR. JOHN F. MERMEL
2700/2701
348-3068
PRINCIPAL OFFICER - ALEXANDRIA
ROBERT M. MAXIM
2391/2491
ALEX 546-3963
PER:D.F.SCHAFER
DOCNO: 0758F
08/01/90
Embassy of the United States of America
May, 1990
SECURITY NOTES
1. OVERVIEW: In general, Egypt is a relatively safe place for visitors
of all nationalities, to include Americans. Crime is low, and violent
crime is extremely rare. Keep in mind though that the Middle East in
general is somewhat more volatile, and certain precautions are wise.
This is an Islamic culture and moderation is essential. Dress should be
conservative, and ladies should avoid shorts and sleeveless attire,
especially outside the hotel. The Government of Egypt takes its
responsibility to protect tourists and diplomats very seriously and has
been quite successful in doing so.
2. CRIME: On a comparative basis with other majority metropolitan
areas, crime is low. Nevertheless, visitors should be aware that petty
theft is not infrequent, and valuables should not be left unattended.
Common street crimes such as pickpocketing do occur here. A common scam
involves one or two individuals who divert a visitor by spilling some
liquid, ice cream or just dirt on your clothing. While they appear to
help the victim clean themselves off, a purse or wallet is taken.
"Snatch and Run" crimes such as the grabbing of a ladies shoulder bag or
purse are not uncommon. If you are a victim, report it to the RSO. As a
general rule, ladies should not travel alone and this is especially true
at night. Some harassment of western females is not unheard of,
therefore, traveling alone should be avoided. It's always a good idea to
travel in a group if at all possible.
3. VEHICLES: You may drive in Egypt on a valid International Drivers
License, although most drivers will find taxis cheaper and easier.
Should you choose to drive a vehicle, keep in mind the primary Cairo
driving rule: THERE ARE NO RULES!! Should you have an accident, stay
calm, and if no police officers are present, leave the scene. Report the
incident to the RSO immediately. We will help you file a report with the
police.
4. EMBASSY SECURITY: Post security procedures require the screening and
search of all personnel and vehicles entering Mission facilities, to
include diplomatic passport holders on TDY. We issue visitor ID cards to
TDYers in exchange for a drivers license, or other form of photo
identification. Do not use your diplomatic or official passport for this
purpose. If your stay in Cairo is less than three weeks, obtain a
Temporary identification card. If you anticipate a stay of three weeks
or longer, we recommend that your sponsoring agency help you obtain a
Permanent Identification card valid until your departure date.
5. HOTELS & RESTAURANTS: The major hotels in Egypt - Hilton,
Intercontinental, Marriott, Ramada, Sheraton, et alia - are generally
safe and pleasant. As in all situations, lock valuables in the hotel
safe, keep your door locked, locate fire exits in advance, and do not
leave important papers in your room.
6. EMBASSY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Operator: 355-7371/2/3; Marine Guards
and Duty RSO, 24 hours: ext. 2218. Regional Security Office ext. 2208.
MISSION ACTIVITIES-OPERATING HOURS
Operating hours of the various activities of the Mission are provided for the
convenience of personnel:
U.S. MISSION (ALL AGENCIES)
Sunday-Thursday
0800-1630
Medical Unit - 5th Floor NOB
Sunday-Thursday
0800-1200
1300-1630
Friday&Saturday
Closed
Emergency call
Duty Officer.
Immunizations all day
Physician Visits by Appointment
Emergencies will be handled at any time
Embassy Cashier First Floor,
Sunday - Thursday
0830-1300
Zahra Bldg.
Travel Agents - Second Floor,
Sunday - Thursday
0800-1630
Annex C
AECWA
Management Office
Sunday - Thursday
0800-1630
3rd Floor Zahra Bldg.
Retail Facilities:
Video Library, Bookstore, and
Sunday
12:00-5 pm
Drycleaner
Monday - Tuesday
Wednesday
-
9:30-5 pm
Thursday
]
Friday
9:30-4:30 pm
Embassy Cafeteria
Sunday - Thursday
06:45 - 10:30 am
11:00 - 16:30 pm
Friday
0900 - 14:30 pm
Saturday
0900 - 14:30 pm
NAMRU - Snack Bar
Sunday - Thursday
9:00 - 3:30 pm
Maadi House: Office
Sunday - Thursday
10:00 - 5
Friday & Saturday
12:00 - 5
Snack Bar
D A I L Y
10:00 - 5
. 2 -
Maadi House: Swimming Pool
Monday
10:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday-Sunday
12:30 - 8:30 pm
Maadi House: Tennis Court
Daily
0830-2130
Commissary/Maadi
Thursday
12:30-8 pm
Friday & Saturday
09:30-6 pm
Sunday & Monday
10:30-6 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
Closed
Convenience Store
Thursday
12:30 - 8 pm
(Maadi)
Friday & Saturday
09:30 - 5 pm
Sunday&Monday
10:30 - 6 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
Closed
Swimming Pool
Sunday - Thursday
07:00 - 8:30 am
10:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
10:00 - 8:00 pm
Post Office (FPO)
Sunday - Thursday
0800 - 3:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
Closed
All hours and days subject to change according to special activity
schedule, season, school vacations and holidays.
1989
RESTAURANTS IN CAIRO
The following restaurants are those most frequented by Westerners. Prices
(without imported liquor) are medium by U.S. standards. Embassy or hotel
personnel will be able to help with directions if needed. Keep in mind
the health hints regarding public dining, regarding drinking bottled water
and taking care about eating raw vegetables.
NAME OF RESTAURANTS
ADDRESS
TEL. NUMBER
ABU CHAKRA
Kasr E1-Aini St.
848811/848602
KABAB
AFTER 8
6 Kasr El-Nile St.
740855
ALAA EL-DIN
Sherif St.
ALIOS GARTLER JUN.
38 Geziret El-Arab St.,
3449725
Mohandessin
ANDREA
Mariotiah Road, Pyramids
851133
and Mokkatam Hills
ANGUS BRASSERIES
34 Yehia Ibrahim St., Zamalek
3411321
(ARGENTINE)
ARABESQUE
6 Kasr El-Nile St.,
759896
Garden City
BISTRO
3 Sharia Abul El-Feda, Zamalek
BONITO
Mariotiah Road, Pyramids
851870
BON APPETIT
21 Wady El-Nile St.,
3464937
Mohandessin
CASINO DES PIGEONS
153 E1-Bahr A1-A'Azem
721299
Giza
CHANTILLY
11 Baghdad St., Heliopolis
669206
665620
660518
CHARMERIE
ZAMALEK
CHRISTO'S (SEA FOOD)
8, Al-Ahram, Giza
853582
- 3 -
Cont'd;
HAPPY JOES
10 El-Nile St., Giza
720946
KINGS
3 Ibrahim El-Kabbani St.,
741120
Off kasr El-Nile, in front
of Lappas
KOWLOON
2 Bustan St., Tahrir Square
759798
759712
759900
KURSAAL
17 Alfy Bey St.
914174
918411
LA CLOCHE D'OR (French)
3 Abu El-Feda St., Zamalek
3402314
3402268
LA GAZETTA
32 Kambix St., Mohandessin
3480659
LA REINE
93 Abd El Aziz Al Seoud St,,
985507
Roda
LE GRILLON
8 Kasr El-Nile St.
743114
LOLA AND LOLITA
Road 98, No. 15, Maadi
3515465
(Barbecue Buffet every
3515587
Thursday Night)
MACAO
6 Gazair St., Mohandessin
3466910
MAISON DES ARTS
4 Darb El-Labbana, Citadel
759544
MERMAID
77 Road 9, Maadi
3503964
NANIWA (Japanese)
3 Lebanon St., Mohandesin
3466154
3465943
NILE PHAROAH (BOAT)
31 El-Nile, Giza
738957
738914
OKAMOTO (Japanese)
7 Ahmed Orabi, Agouza
495774
OMAM RESTAURANTS:
AL FANOUS
5 Wissa Wassef St.,
737592
(Moroccan Restaurant)
Riyadh Tower, Giza
737595
- 4 -
Cont'd;
OMAR KHAYYAM (BOAT)
Saray El-Gezira, Zamalek
3408553
PAPRIKA
1129, Corniche El-Nile
749447
PZZA HUT
Mohandessin
QUEEN RESTAURANT &
12 Wadi El-Nile St.,
PATISSERIE (French)
3463009
Mohandessin
3467921
PRESTIGE
43 Gezirat El-Arab St.,
3470383
Mohandessin
ROKN EL MASHWIAT
Garden City
3547733
ROMANTICA
23 B, Ismail Mohamed St.,
(Bar-Dancing-Restaurant)
3419991
Zamalek
3413894
ROSE GARDEN (Oriental)
8 Road, No. 101, Maadi
3501232
SCARABEE
Moored on the Corniche
(Floating Restaurant)
3554481
adjacent to Shepeard Hotel
SEAHORSE (Andrea)
Corniche El-Nile, Maadi
3516830
3516686
STEAK CORNER
8 Midan Amman, Dokki
(Near the Shooting Club)
SWISS CHATEAU Restaurant
Swissair Building (El-Nasr
729487
SWISS CHALET Cafe-lst
Building) Sharia El-Nile, Giza
728488
729876
SWISS CHALET
10 El-Nakhil St., Mohandessin
707799
TANDOORI (INDIAN)
11 Shehab St., Mohandessin
3486301
THE FARM
Mariotiah Road, Pyramids
THE SILVER FISH
39 Mohey El-Din Abul Ezz St.,
(Restaurant Gamal Salem)
3492272
Dokki
3492273
TIA MARIA (Italian)
32 Gaddah St., Mohandessin
713273
TIKKA GRILL
47 El-Batal Ahmed Abdel Aziz
3460393
Mohandessin
WIENERWALD
37 El-Batal Ahmed Abdel Aziz
3466940
Mohandessin
- 5 -
Cont'd;
All of the major luxury hotels in Cairo and Heliopolis. (Nile and Ramses
Hiltons, the three Sheratons, the Meridien, the Ramada Renaissance, the
Mena House at the Pyramids, the Mariott and Al-Salam Hayatt Hotel) have
at least one fine restaurant and a cafe/grill/nightclub located in their
facilities. A few of them are listed below:
YA SALAM NIGHT CLUB
Al-Salam Hayatt Hotel
2452155
(Open every day except
2455155
Mondays from 9:30 p.m.
till 2:30 a.m.)
GEZEIRA GRILL
Marriott Hotel
3406728
OMAR's CAFE
Saraya El-Gezira St.,
3408888
ALAA EL-DIN RESTAURANT
ZAMALEK
ROY ROGERS
THE EMPRESS NIGHT CLUB
(Al-Ambratora)
ORIENTAL TENT
Sheraton Heliopolis
665500
(Open daily from 9:30 p.m.
667700
till 1:00 a.m.)
KING TUT GRILL
ALFREDO'S (Italian)
BADIAA RESTAURANT
Cairo Sheraton
3488600
LA MAMMA (Italian)
Hotel and Casino
3488700
ARROUS EL-NILE (Continental)
THE CAIRO CALLER
President Hotel
3416571
22 Taha Hossein St.,
3416192
Zamalek
3403538
3403218
EL-RACHID
Meridien Hotel
845444
LA PALME D'OR (French)
Garden City
ABU ALY CAFE
Nile Hilton
740777
THE GRILL (PIZZERIA)
Tahrir Square
CITADEL GRILL
Ramses Hilton
758000
FALAFEL
777401
(With folkloric show)
X-3171
CLUB 36
Ramsis Hilton
744400
1115, Corniche El-Nile
777444
(Located on the rooftop)
777767
- 6 -
MOGHOUL ROOM (Indian)
Mena House Hotel
855444
(Near the Pyramids)
LEBANESE RESTAURANTS
Ramada Renaissance Hotel
538111
Alexandria Desert Road,
KM 2.5,
LA GONDOLA (Italian)
Sonesta Hotel,
609444
Heliopolis
611066
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1989
PLACES OF WORSHIP IN CAIRO
Places of worship, other than the many mosques, include the following:
CHURCHES
TEL. NUMBER
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
3507818
7 Rd 6 Maadi
ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL (EPISCOPAL)
3418391
5 Michel Lutfalla Street, Zamalek
ARMENIAN CHURCH OF THE ANUNCIATION (CATHOLIC)
758429
36, Mohamed Sabry Abu Alam Street
BASILICA OF OUR LADY (CATHOLIC)
669037
41, Baghdad Street, Heliopolis
662769
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
354-4544
13, Ibrahim Naguib St.,
354-1340
Garden City
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY (PROTESTANT)
245290-63227
3, Midan Mustala Kamel, Abdin
CORDI JESU CHURCH (CATHOLIC)
3, Abdel Khalek Sarwat Street
758272
ST MARY OF PEACE CHURCH (GREEK CATHOLIC)
3545826
4, Midan Sheikh Youssef, Garden City
EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF CAIRO (PROTESTANT)
748199
39, 26th July Street
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (PROTESTANT)
944163
50, Mohamed EL Khalafawy Str.
948481
Ard Cherif, Shubra
GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHRUCH (PROTESTANT)
32, E1 Galaa Street
MAADI COMMUNITY CHURCH (PROTESTANT)
3532118
Sharia Port Said & Corner Road 17, Maadi
3512755
MARYAM SAYEDAT EL SALAM CHURCH (CATHOLIC)
3545826
4 Midan Sheikh Youssef
OUR LADY FATIMA (CATHOLIC)
866274
93, Nuzha Street, Heliopolis
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD (PROTESTANT)
Ahmed Pasha Kamel. Street,
Geziret Badran, Shubra
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
860292
16, Kuba Str., Roxy, Heliopolis
ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH OF CAIRO (PROTESTANT)
3530445
38, 26th of July Street
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH (CATHOLIC)
756677
2, Bank Misr Street
ST JOSEPH CHURCH (CATHOLIC)
3408902
4, Ahmed Sabri Street, Zamalek
3409348
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS (PROTESTANT)
664315
8, Seti Str., Heliopolis
ST THERESA CHURCH (CATHOLIC)
943490
16, Shubra Street, Shubra
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
3501162
LATER-DAY SAINTS (MORMON)
21, Road 86, Maadi
THE HOLY FAMILY CHURCH (CATHOLIC)
3502004
House 55, Road 15, Maadi.
SYNAGOGUES
MAIN SYNAGOGUE
749025
17, Adly Street
THE SYNAGOGUE
55, Road 13, Maadi
THE SYNAGOGUE
25, Sabil El-Khazindar, Midan E1 Gueish
827850
BEN EZRA SYNAGOGUE
Old Cairo, Next to St. George Church.
SYNAGOGUE
2, Quantaret Ghamca Str., Ghamra
DOC NO. 28R
PER: 03/24/88
TDY, ASSIGN, VIP
INTRODUCING THE POST RESEARCH LIBRARY
The Post Research Library moved to the NOB in 1988. The layout of the
NOB is such that 45% of the PRL holdings had to be left behind in the
Zahra building. The collection housed in the beautiful new offices
are the most used and current acquisitions. The holdings housed in
the Zahra are used a little less but are by no means less useful or
important. In fact they constitute the basic documents and the
historical background for most of the research required for ongoing
reporting at post.
The collection is made up of close to 10,000 volumes. The collection
is weded out regularly to maintain it at that level but without
affecting its usefulness. Since its incept the collection has been
formed to assist the on-going work of the U.S. mission whether in its
reporting requirements or to answer host government queries on aspects
of U.S. life, conditions and attitudes. Although this is the primary
focus of the collection it is by no means the only. The collection
houses titles of varying interest to members of the U.S. Diplomatic
Community in Egypt. It houses description and travel books, ones
describing the manners and customs of the people, information on women
in the M.E., religion, culture, history, agreements, laws and the list
can go on
In addition to books, the Library either subscribes to or receives
gratis many serial type materials such as The Economist, Foreign
Affairs Quarterly, The Middle East Journal, and so on
The
strength of its collection lies in both U.S. and Egyptian Government
materials. It has laws, treaties, documents, in addition to
historical valuable out of print books. It is also the repository of
the Mission's map collection and through PRL officers can obtain maps
from the Department's Geographic division if they are not available at
post.
In short PRL through its 38 years of functioning has refined its
approach to stocking of its collection in such a manner that it tires
to anticipate needs rather than wait for demands. It might well be
worth your while prior to picking up the phone to call a Government
office to get information and to spend hours being shunted from one
office to the other in your search, to dial PRL first. Surprisingly
the answer may be sitting on the shelves already. For those of you who
want to know more about Egypt and the Egyptians it also might be well
worth your while to just visit and browse around to discover what it
can offer to assuage your curiosity on that and any other subject you
might be interested in.
We look forward to taking care of your research and reading needs
Our Extensions are 2323/2365.
Khan El Khalili Map
-Key-
A
Start of Map Inset A
Stairways
8
Start of Map inset B
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Start of Map Inset C
Arehways
costume jewelny area
Silver
CT
plating
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of
area
Qaiaoun
Mosque
giver
capper
of
OF
brass
Barabay
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the
overpass
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Gold Shops
9
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Sunny land
Papyrus
loose Khorghan B
3
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21
Brass
CHF
26
42
37
36 All Nassar
Muski
Kahn
Moustafe's
5,
35
Atlas Clothier
Fish Market
OU Capper Seep
Rugs
33
Old Curios Egyptian
32
3.
(phew!)
$
Ivery,
25
(expensive)
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31
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c
El
Oberoi's
Kahn El Khaliti
24
A
30
01
(restrooms)
Street
aug;
11
10
(Europan)
Golden
Bazaar
46)
T.
Antiques 1 Curies
(leather)
teather
16
BRAND
(5)
Khalili Street
17
(4)
Laither
sand
2
Silver
C
Rugs
Taxi
Stand
Hotel
cafe
Ruys 1
under
1
Kalims
&
pass
ER azhar Street
Mosque
of
Fountain
Hussein
SHOPPERS' SPECIAL KHAN EL KHALILI GUIDE
by Sherry Watkins
Starting at Mosque of Hussein and Khan E1 Khalili Street
1.
E1 Agouz Carpet Shop - Right across from Mosque of
Hussein, specializes in kalims, camel bags, scenic
Egyptian rugs. Good prices - better than Kerdassah.
2.
Large Carpet Shop - Oriental reproductions, kalims, silk rugs. You can
go watch their weavers upstairs.
3.
Saad Silver Shop - Quality and style in sterling, some of the best work
in the Kahn.
4. & Brass, Copper and Curios - Some old pieces, good browsing, fairly good
5.
prices.
6.
Onyx Silver - Another branch with similar products as seen in Maadi.
7.
Iskander Silver - Nice selection, can do custom work, has delivered to
Maadi.
8.
Galal's - The famous Galal. Cartouches, custom work.
9.
Gouzlan - Same as above. Both are good gold shops and have shops in
Maadi for easy pick up of special orders.
10.
Amir's - You'll see mummy beads, but don't let that
fool you. Large selection of Bedouin necklaces and
bracelets. Good prices.
11.
Silver Shop - Large collection, reasonable prices.
12. Abbas Hegazi - Galabeyas, custom work. Courteous, has delivered in
Maadi. Reasonable prices for beautiful workmanship.
13. Leather Shop - Good prices and some different styles in purses and bags.
14. Copper Shop - Unusual Turkish and Persian designs along with some of the
more ornate Egyptian designs. Fair prices, will bargain some.
15.
Said Leather Shop - Wide array of leather purses, brief cases, belts,
suitcases, poofs. Will bargain some. Always creating something new.
16. Leather & Khan E1 Khalili Shop - Very large new shop (rebuilt after the
fire) with a nice selection of leather and reptile purses, bags, brief-
cases, etc. Also, new copper etchings, clocks, and other "knic-knacs."
17.
Saad Leather Shop - European style leather purses, brief cases, belts,
suitcases.
excellent quality and the prices to go with it.
Follow Map Inset A - Upstairs Over Abbas
18. Osama's Copper & Brass - The usual and the unusual. 01d and new copper
& brass items, custom designs, another real craftsman. Fair prices.
19. Saad Copper - Saad is alwys willing to strike a good deal. 01d and new
copper items.
20. Mohamed E1 Sisi - Mashrabeyya
MAP Inset A
screens, tables, custom work.
Maskrabeyya
Good prices, high quality.
Monstafa's
22
Capper
Inloy
21
2.
Shop
21. Saleh's Inlay Boxes - Boxes,
jewelry boxes, game tables, has
capper
some interesting jewelry boxes.
Brass
Open Go railings)
22. Moustafa's Copper Shop - Unique
old and new copper pieces. Will
Prayer
copper
bargain, prices are very good.
Rugs
Area
Brass
Carpets
Moustafa is very pleasant and
helpful. You can usually find
Osamai
Cafe
Copper & Bross Shops
Coppari
his father there etching designs
Bays
in copper and brass.
++
23. Mohamed's Oriental Rugs - Real, genuine old oriental rugs; Egyptian
reproductions of oriental designs (4-6 months to make depending on size
and intricacy of pattern); rug repairs. Great prices. True craftsman.
Back down to Ground Level
24. Inlay Work - Absolutely the best boxes, jewelry boxes, game boards, and
tables. A bit more expensive, but for a quality product.
25. Ivory Shop - Through the archway. Ivory bracelets,
earrings, necklaces, chess pieces. Ebony pieces, too. Has
created some lovely pieces in gold and ivory (camels,
elephants, scarabs, bracelets, etc.). Very good prices and
selection.
26. Antiques and Curios -- The rare and usual, Pharonic (old copies of),
Turkish, and Persian. He has some beautiful pieces upstairs.
TIPS ON BARGAINING: Try your hand at this fun sport, the Khan E1 Khalili is
the perfect place to start. A few rules of the game are: first shop around
to compare prices; when you've decided on an item, never show immediate
interest. Look at what you might want to buy, then move on to other items in
the shop. Words of praise on the quality of goods is a good way to open a
discussion with the shopkeeper and learn the asking price.
You begin to negotiate at 50% less and work your way up to a mutually
acceptable price. Items of gold and silver are sold by weight with a small
amount added for craftsmanship. You can begin at a price 25% lower than what
you are quoted. By all means, have fun. Both you and the merchant should end
the transaction satisfied and smiling.
27.
Alabaster and Papyrus - Some of the more reasonable priced alabaster in
Cairo, has another shop upstairs, (follow Map Inset B to C).
Follow Map Inset B Upstairs Past The Alabaster Shop
28.
Ivory Shop - Some beautiful carved pieces, unique carved ivory bead
necklaces and bracelets. Also, ebony and water buffalo horn pieces.
Follow Map Inset C Upstairs Past The Ivory Shop
29.
Alabaster Shop - A larger selection and some bigger pieces than he
carries down stairs.
MAP Inset C
MAP
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Papyrus
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B
up
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Papgras
lvory
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C
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Ivory
Back Down on Khan KL Khalili Street
30.
Oberoi Khan E1 Khalili Restaurant - Great food, prices, and CLEAN
RESTROOMS! A nice place to "cool" your heels (and a place for husbands
who don't like to shop).
31.
Mud Figure Shop - The best mud figures in the Khan. A wide selection
of sizes and figures. Fixed prices.
32.
Silk Rugs and Papyrus - Beautiful silk rugs and a nice assortment of
quality papyrus.
33.
01d Egyptian Curios - Some very interesting and unusual pieces, fun
shop for looking, but very expensive.
34.
Atlas Jewelers - Quality silver pieces at a quality price.
35.
Atlas Clothier - Silks and blends by the meter, linens, custom made
clothing, expensive.
36.
Nassar Brothers - 2 shops diagonally across from each other, look for
the signs overhead. All Nassar (36) silver, gold, excellent custom work
& 37. and some really unique Bedouin pieces. Nassar Brothers (37) when you
care to have the very best. Gold, precious stones, lapis lazuli.
38. Khorshani - Look his sign overhead. The purveyor of unset stones from
the precious to the semi-precious to the "fun fake". Honest,
informative, good prices. Take those unset. stones. to Ali Nassar for
settings of your design.
39. Hargopian (upstairs) - Good custom designs in silver and gold. May take
some time but the finished product is finely crafted. Good prices.
40. Mohamed Ali Moustafa - A very large selection of Khan El Khalili
products, curios, and silver work. It is amazing the variety of items
Mohamed has in his shop. VERY good prices.
41. Copper & Brass - As with all shops, stock changes from day to day, we
have found some neat pieces here.
42. Copper & Brass - Prices are fixed here, but his stock isn't. Stop in
from time to time you never know what "treasure" you might find.
43. Helal Stones - Semiprecious stones, gems, fresh water pearls, and
corals. Has many necklaces strung. Will help you design your pieces
and string your creations while you wait. Also has some of the "fun"
fakes. Very reasonable prices.
44. Moustafa's 01d Copper House - Great for bargain hunters. Good prices,
some antique pieces, reliable, honest, not pushy. Three rooms of copper
above many workshops.
45. Moustafa's "Little" Copper Shop - If you can't find your way back to his
main shop, just ask for him here and someone will show you the way.
46. Silver Shop - Supplier of Bedouin silver, Ethiopian crosses, and much
more.
47. Rian A E1 Mawla Essa - Silver plating at a reasonable cost.
Muski Street
48. Golden Bazaar - Leather purses, bags, jackets, coats, briefcases, etc.
Can create fashions from pictures. Very reasonable prices, good quality.
49. Sunnyland Papyrus - Tired of the "run-of-the-mill" papyrus, stop by
Sunnyland for a new look on papyrus. Many of the college art professors
and local artists display their creations here. Must see to appreciate.
Quality pharonic papyrus paintings are also available here, many pieces
not seen elsewhere. All prices are fixed.
50. Spices - This shop is fun to just go in and look. The walls indicate
drawers full of various "potion" indgredients. scorpion
stingers,
buzzard testicles (?), iguana feet, and many more. A very good shop to
purchase your every spice need. Quality at a fair price (fixed).
TIPPING: Baksheesh is a way of life in Egypt. A handy guideline to follow:
Taxis - 25 pt. if a short trip, more if a long one. It is not necessary to
tip shopkeepers, however if the merchant offers you tea or a soft drink, give
a small tip to the person who serves it.