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2018-02-05 15:58
Juliana Beach Resort Overview With approx 400 apartments in total, ranging from cosy studio apartment to spacious 4 bedroom duplexes, Juliana Beach Resort is sure to have the right size prop… Read More
2018-02-05 11:35
This winter, Egypt’s historical sites and resort towns are witnessing the arrival of a large number of tourists from all over the world, which reflects the high security standard in Eg… Read More
2018-01-26 10:38
Al Ahyaa Paradise Overview These apartments are being built in Al Ahyaa (as you probably guessed with the name), it is located next door to Tiba Resort so ideally located on the main road to… Read More
2018-01-23 14:07
High double-digit growth for Egypt and Turkey but a heavy slump for Palma and the Canary Islands were the key sales trends on the German package holiday market in December, according to the… Read More
2018-01-17 09:55
Egypt’s official statistics agency said Wednesday that the country’s annual urban consumer price inflation dropped to 21.9 percent in December from 26 percent the previous month… Read More
2018-01-16 11:44
Germany’s DEA Group planned to pump more investments in Gulf of Suez and Disouq regions in Egypt, CEO of the group Maria Moraeus Hanssen said Wednesday. In a meeting with Minister of P… Read More
2018-01-14 10:00
Record numbers of tourists strolling in the shadows of Luxor’s towering monuments, a possible resumption of flights between Cairo and Moscow, and the opening of the Mediterranean… Read More
2018-01-12 12:48
Tui has increased capacity on its Birmingham Hurghada route with an additional weekly flight. The Friday flight launches in May to pair with the Monday flight currently in operation. The ope… Read More
2018-01-10 12:27
There is a phrase I often use to describe my very first scuba diving experience in Antalya, Turkey years ago, “Diving made me believe there is a God!” It was a surreal… Read More
2018-01-05 14:06
Turtles Beach Resort Overview Turtles Beach Resort is located in Al Ahyaa, which is around 10km from El Gouna and a 20 min drive from Hurghada. This beachfront development overlooks the crys… Read More
2017-12-22 17:35
Tiba View Overview Tiba View is one of the very latest projects to be launched in the Red Sea area. The resort is brought to you by an established award winning developer who has already com… Read More
2017-12-22 12:21
Fiesta Beach Resort Overview Fiesta Beach Resort is being built by a reputable builder with a good track record and we have personally been to see previous developments to check the finish a… Read More
2017-12-21 17:58
Ocean View Hurghada Overview These apartments are being built by a builder who normally builds in Cairo, he has 2 projects in Hurghada this one and another one by the Marina we are also mark… Read More
2017-12-21 15:53
Marina View Hurghada Overview These apartments are being built by the same developer that we are working with on the fantastic Ocean View Hurghada development. We have met him personally and… Read More
2017-12-20 14:22
Sky Villas Hurghada Overview Sky Villas is a unique luxury gated community of villas located about 5 mins drive from Senzo Mall, 10 mins from Sahl Hasheesh, 20 mins from Hurghada and the Int… Read More
2017-12-20 12:03
Red Sea Governor, General Ahmed Abdullah, announced that an ongoing agreement is underway to launch the first airline route to fly between Manama, the Bahraini Capital, and Hurghada to promo… Read More
2017-12-19 10:00
Egypt has established a desalination plant of the sea water in Hurghada on the shores of the Red Sea, the costs of which are LE 825 million and LE 200 million for operating expenses, as an a… Read More
2017-12-17 15:05
More Russian tourists will return to Egypt after Moscow signed a protocol on December 15 lifting the ban on direct flights to Egypt. Russia Today (RT) channel displayed an infographic showin… Read More
2017-12-05 11:30
Occupancy rates have increased to 65 percent in the Red Sea Governorate in Egypt as the winter season kicks in, announced Bashar Abou Taleb, Head of the Tourist Guides in the Red Sea, on Sat… Read More
2017-12-03 12:03
Being a resort town visitor, historical places explorer, or even a resident is not enough to know all of Egypt’s hidden gems and getaways. Today, we provide you with a chance to find o… Read More
2017-12-01 12:07
The upcoming months are expected to see a spike in the number of Indian tourists to Egypt, allowing Egypt to return to its status as one of the top destinations for tourists. According to Ce… Read More
2017-11-29 12:01
A TRIP TO REMEMBER FOR SHEEPHAVEN MEMBERS Sheephaven divers experienced the full temperature variation last week between 26 degrees in the Red Sea and a raw 10 degrees Celsius in home waters… Read More
2017-11-25 11:31
Rich in marine life, the Red Sea is a paradise for those who love water sports, and there’s no better place to launch your next adventure than from the fishing town of Hurghada. A dive… Read More
2017-11-23 12:36
The British ambassador to Egypt, John Casson, revealed in a ‘tweet’ on Monday that the number of British tourists in Egypt is up by 74 percent in 2017, adding that he will contin… Read More
2017-11-21 12:33
Where can you find a luxury villa facing mile upon mile of shining sand and crystal clear turquoise water with guaranteed sunshine just a five-hour flight from the UK for much less than &pou&hell…Read More
2017-11-17 16:27
Attracting thousands of travelers every year, Hurghada seems to cast a spell on tourists as one of Egypt’s leading holiday destinations. Some visitors are so attached to Hurghada&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-11-11 11:49
With the start of winter season, Hurghada Airport saw 17,000 tourists arrive on 84 flights on Thursday, Airport sources reported. German, English, and Ukrainian tourists recorded the hi… Read More
2017-11-08 11:31
HURGHADA – 8 November 2017: The governorate of Red Sea announced Tuesday that a world accessible tourism complex will be introduced to be established during an international economic c… Read More
2017-11-05 11:23
Blending ancient history with modern luxury, there’s nowhere in the world quite like Egypt as a getaway destination for newlyweds. We’ve rounded up our top reasons to honeym… Read More
2017-11-03 09:50
British travel company Thomas Cook announced resuming its air flights to Marsa Alam International Airport, starting October 30 after a nine-year suspension since 2008. According to the famou… Read More
2017-11-01 09:00
Marsa Alam airport welcomed the first British tour coming from Gatwick and Birmingham through the international travel agency Thomas Cook last week. Marsa Alam airport received around 2,016… Read More
2017-10-29 09:00
Egypt has replaced South Africa and made it to the top of “Where to invest in Africa in 2018” list released by the Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) South Africa is now second on the list… Read More
2017-10-27 08:00
The Egyptian State Tourist Authority is to launch a new UK campaign to capitalise on renewed and growing interest in the destination. With summer over and travellers on the hunt for winter s… Read More
2017-10-25 10:15
Egypt’s tourism revenues jumped 211.8 percent year on year to $5.3 billion in the first nine months of 2017, a government official said on Wednesday, as the industry starts to recover… Read More
2017-10-23 11:50
Acciona Energía and Saudi Arabian firm Swicorp, via renewable energy platform Enara Bahrain, are to build and own three solar PV plants with a combined capacity of 186MW in the B… Read More
2017-10-21 11:45
CAIRO- 18 October 2017: Egypt plans to renew a two-billion-dollar agreement with international banks for an extra year to maintain Egypt’s foreign reserves, Finance Minister Amr el Gar… Read More
2017-10-19 12:04
The UK airline company Thomas Cook has announced that it will resume flights to Marsa Alam Airport on October 21, after a nine years suspension of flights to the city since 2008. The airline… Read More
2017-10-13 11:33
Uber is committed to Egypt despite challenges presented by sweeping economic reforms and record inflation, the company said on Tuesday as it announced $20 million of investment in its new su… Read More
2017-10-11 11:32
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has approved funding a solar power plant in Hurghada for $60m after the project was halted for over two years. Mohamed El Khayat, the cha… Read More
2017-10-04 12:44
Real estate prices will still go up due to the inflation that came as a result of the currency devaluation, according to Regional Director at Colliers International Middle East and North Afr… Read More
2017-09-29 08:08
German tourists ranked first on the list of 25 nationalities that visited the resorts in Hurghada during the first three weeks of September. The monthly statistics of tourists who visited Hu… Read More
2017-09-28 14:33
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) has a chance of becoming the Cannes of the Middle East, Hollywood star and Golden Globe Award winner Dylan McDermott said in an interview with Xinh… Read More
2017-09-19 08:59
Thomas Cook Tourism in the UK aims to attract 1.5 million tourists from all European cities to Egypt in 2018, which is 70% higher than the target for 2017. Hossam El-Shaer, chairperson of Th… Read More
2017-09-18 18:07
The widely popular “This is Egypt” campaign was awarded the title of Best Tourism Promotional Video in the Middle East at the World Tourism Organization’s 22nd General Asse… Read More
2017-09-14 13:50
Hurghada International Airport witnessed a significant increase in the number of passengers, recording 431,000 passengers versus 230,000, up by 87.4%. Aircraft traffic at Hurghada airport re… Read More
2017-09-06 13:08
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced as much as $210 million in debt financing in order to “tap” the renewable energy potential of Egypt. In a statement… Read More
2017-08-21 11:11
Within the first two weeks of August 79,000 tourists have visited Hurghada from all around the world. The Germans are the largest group of tourists. According to statistics from the Egyptian… Read More
2017-08-16 12:00
Further evidence of a gradual improvement in Egypt’s external finances Egypt tourism receipts almost tripled and worker remittances rose in the last three months of its fiscal yea… Read More
2017-08-02 11:07
A Day in Hurghada, Egypt Egypt famously offers glimpses into an ancient past, but you’d be missing out if you didn’t combine a trip to the pyramids or a cruise down the Nile with… Read More
2017-07-27 11:14
The surge in German bookings for Egypt continued last month with three-digit growth for Hurghada and Marsa Alam, according to new figures. Antalya showed nearly 20% growth as last-minute Tur… Read More
2017-07-07 11:37
Forecast international seat capacities from Europe to Egypt in the six months from June to November are set to ramp up significantly, boding well for duty-free retailers and the beleaguered… Read More
2017-06-23 08:52
At first glance, software engineer Ahmed Elhaz, psychiatrist Mohammed El Shami and furniture maker Mahmoud Shaaban have little in common: One writes computer code, another provides counselin… Read More
2017-06-06 14:40
Two months after welcoming one million passengers for 2017, Newcastle Airport continues to fly high, after passenger number two million travelled through the terminal. The North-East’s… Read More
2017-05-16 11:19
Recently a video has been doing that rounds on Facebook that was too good not to share. 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE COMING TO EGYPT is a video created by Travel Blogger Sarah who left the… Read More
2017-05-15 11:02
Have you ever wondered how to open a bank account in Egypt? If you own a property in Egypt then the answer is likely YES! Regardless as to whether you live their yourself permanent… Read More
2017-05-11 14:37
Thomas Cook has cancelled all its flights to Sharm El Sheikh for this winter and next summer. The decision to scrap the Egyptian destination is based on Foreign Office travel guidance, which… Read More
2017-04-13 13:54
Twenty years ago, three brothers from Fayoum Governorate came to Hurghada to work in tourism, wishing to have a project of their own and an extension of their favorite hobby, experience and… Read More
2017-04-04 00:42
Thomas Cook has seen bookings to Hurghada shoot up by more than 100 per cent Egypt has become one of the fastest growing holiday hotspots for Mancunians this summer. Thomas Cook has revealed… Read More
2017-03-28 11:21
Since the flotation of the Egyptian pound, real estate prices have shot up. On average, real estate developers have increased their prices in Egyptian pounds by 15-20%. Of course, if you cal… Read More
2017-03-06 16:50
Property Of The Month : March 2017 This month we have the beautiful beachfront resort of Royal Beach as our featured property. With huge savings to be made on all the remaining properties, f… Read More
2017-02-10 15:37
Property Of The Month : February 2017 For the month of February Rivermead Global are giving 12% discount on all cash purchases here and 5% discount for buyers looking to pay over a 12 m… Read More
2017-01-17 15:20
If you have ever dreamed of owning your very own holiday home then why not take a closer look at our property of the month, Tiba View. These properties have already been reduced just before… Read More
2017-01-13 11:01
Property Of The Month : January 2017 Enjoy a huge 25% discount before the end of January 2017 when paying cash. About Tiba View Tiba View is one of the very latest projects to… Read More
2017-01-10 14:02
Bloomberg website chose Egypt among 20 tourist destinations worth visiting in 2017, saying that after years of political turmoil, the country was now ready to receive tourists. “Want t… Read More
2016-12-29 14:04
In late 2016 we heard rumours of a new Egyptian Property Tax being introduced, details as usual were sketchy and mainly from people posting on Facebook. It appeared some property owner… Read More
2016-12-22 11:00
When it comes to buying a studio apartment in Hurghada, Rivermead Global are well placed to make finding the right property simple and straight forward. All our properties are freehold, each… Read More
2016-12-20 16:22
Save a massive 25% at Tiba Resort and Tiba View Rivermead Global Ltd are celebrating 10 years in the Hurghada Real Estate Market this December and we are delighted to be able to bring our cl… Read More
2016-12-02 14:05
1. Diving Discover the underwater in the surroundings of Port Ghalib where marine life has not been spoiled and is strongly being preserved. Recline in the stunning Red Sea waters while you… Read More
2016-10-18 14:12
ScanPyramids Mission Teaser_English Version from HIP Institute on Vimeo. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is one of the largest structures built by man even today 4,500 years since its constructio… Read More
2016-09-07 09:00
Why Rent At Tiba Resort Tiba Resort located in Al Ahyaa Hurghada is going to make an ideal apart-hotel for those taking part in the many outdoor activities available on the Red Sea Riviera… Read More
2016-09-06 08:21
A Place In The Sun Winter Sun If you are anything like me, you will love nothing more than watching a few back to back episodes of A Place In The Sun Winter Sun edition and dreaming of getti… Read More
2016-08-04 10:22
After the Brexit vote, Rivermead Global Ltd like every other business thought “so what is this going to do for our business?” as we market properties outside the EU we didn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-03-23 16:53
Having recently posted a blog post on The 2016 IKA Kiteboarding World Championships I thought I would follow this up with some of the best videos from the event taken from YouTube for you al… Read More
2016-02-06 14:26
The gated resort of El Gouna, within the Red Sea Governorate of Hurghada has been chosen as the venue for the First Round of the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) 2016 World Champ… Read More
2016-02-02 11:22
The islands and reefs around Hurghada provide an opportunity to enjoy brisk drifts and easy bimbles in close proximity. Here’s two Red Sea classic dive sites in Hurghada… 1 &hell…Read More
2016-01-22 11:09
Universities in the UK and Egypt have signed 10 partnership agreements aimed at building scientific research and increasing opportunities for student and staff exchanges. The memoranda of un… Read More
2016-01-11 12:26
On Friday 8th January 2016, I like others saw breaking news headlines of a terrorist attack on a hotel in Hurghada (Bella Vista Resort Hotel). The headlines read “ISIS Gunmen Sto… Read More
2015-03-18 10:02
Buying Property In Hurghada – Ultimate Guide When looking to buy a property in Hurghada it is very important to do your research. Most people will begin that search online. A quick Goo… Read More
2014-12-22 10:31
Off Plan Property In Egypt When buying Off Plan Property in Egypt, or any other country for that matter, it is important to consider the following things. Legality This point can not be stre… Read More
2014-06-30 10:14
6 Reasons to Buy Property in Turkey Finding a perfect place to live or spend time with their families overseas is a common desire by most people. Everyone wants to live in a home that is saf… Read More
2014-06-19 10:25
Travel and Tourism industry’s contribution to the Global GDP was more than 2 trillion US dollars, adding 2.9% to the global GDP in 2012. The World Travel & Tourism Council forecast… Read More
2014-06-03 14:38
Former Army chief Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is reported to have won the latest Egyptian presidential election with over 90% of the votes, a huge victory and one that shows how united the Egyptian… Read More
2014-03-24 13:47
Property prices in Egypt Just like any where else, property prices in Egypt can vary dramatically depending on the area you are buying a property and the type of property… you are obv… Read More
2014-03-18 16:55
Turmoil in Egypt has triggered a sharp fall in tourist numbers, but it is still safe, and if you go now you’ll have its treasures all to yourself The sun is soft and warm as I write th… Read More
2014-03-13 09:37
Akbuk – Turkey Akbuk the secret treasure of the Aegean Coast of Turkey is fast becoming one of the most sought after tourism destinations. Akbuk retains the feeling of a small traditio… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Buying Property In Altinkum – Ultimate Guide When looking to buy a property in Altinkum Turkey it is very important to do your research. Most people will begin that search online. A qu… Read More
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