Vaccinations
For information about vaccination requirements and health information for travelers please check the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website at
http://www.who.int/countries/egy/en/.
Weather
In June, the weather in Sharm El-Sheikh is usually hot, around 35C.
Time zone
The Arab Republic of Egypt is on Eastern Europe Time – Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 2 hours.
Currency and banking
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Visa, American Express, Access/MasterCard can be used. Banks are open from Sunday to Thursday, from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. The exchange rates in Egypt can be found at the below link:
Electricity
AC power voltage in Egypt is 220V, frequency ~50Hz. Most electrical outlets are as shown below.
Important telephone numbers
| General emergency | 112 |
| Fire Department | 180 |
| Ambulance | 123 |
| Police | 122 |
Mobile phones:
Egypt has 4 mobile operators :
- Vodafone
- Orange
- Etisalat e&
- WE
SIM cards will be available at the venue for participants at special prices.
- Meet and assist for Minister, Deputy Minister, and Head of Regulator within the delegation of each Member State.
To guarantee this service please fill in the form https://forms.gle/53W35iq4NbRN5CT88 with your Arrival/Departure details by the 1st of June
- Upon Request, for the Minister or Deputy Minister or Heads of Regulator, a designated car and driver will be provided for the duration of their stay during GSR-23 on the basis of One car per Member State
The service begins on arrival and ends on departure from the Airport VIP lounge.
To request this service please reply Yes to the question Request Car in the same form by the 1st of June.
For any inquiries, delegations should contact: GSR23-VIP@tra.gov.eg
A special service will be dedicated to the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Head of Regulator within the delegation; the service includes:
- Meet and assist for Minister, Deputy Minister, and Head of Regulator within the delegation of each Member State.
To guarantee this service please fill in the form https://forms.gle/53W35iq4NbRN5CT88 with your Arrival/Departure details by the 1st of June
- Upon Request, for the Minister or Deputy Minister or Heads of Regulator, a designated car and driver will be provided for the duration of their stay during GSR-23 on the basis of One car per Member State
The service begins on arrival and ends on departure from the Airport VIP lounge.
To request this service please reply Yes to the question Request Car in the same form by the 1st of June.
For any inquiries, delegations should contact GSR23-VIP@tra.gov.