Phynx: Saudi Arabia Orders Egyptian Doctor to Be Tortured

Phynx: Saudi Arabia Orders Egyptian Doctor to Be Tortured I was reading a bit on the recent travel for work prohibition for Egyptian doctors wishing to move to Saudi.The recently announced position of the government of Egypt. Was a welcome surprise to many of Egypt's people's.Its worth noting the entire process has been ongoing for over three years now. Also quoted below is the current information.Which would indicate its not business as usual for the Egyptian and Saudi relationship via The Media Line

Egypt is prohibiting its nationals from working for several Saudi companies, which Cairo says, mistreat their employees. The Ministry of Manpower and Immigration has blacklisted 26 Saudi companies in the public and private sector, according to the Egyptian daily Al-Ma’sri Al-Yawm. Minister of Manpower and Immigration ‘Aisha ‘Abd Al-Hadi said the new regulation did not apply to existing contracts between these companies and Egyptian nationals unless both parties agreed to cancel the deal. The list has been sent to the Egyptian consulate in Saudi Arabia, to advisers in Jedda and Riyadh and to employment agencies in Egypt, in order to prevent any deals being signed with these companies. The number of blacklisted companies is expected to rise over the next few days. The latest development was sparked by a case of two Egyptian doctors who have been sentenced to prison and lashes in Saudi Arabia on the grounds of medical malpractice.

Obama Change.Gov Site for America

Mr Obama has fired another shot, to be heard around the world. And its already reached Egypt. By launching the Change.gov site.Which will be used to keep the American people and world up to date and in close contact with our elected officials, that should serve its people first and always. Here is the a direct link and indicates you can share your ideals. Imagine that, asking for input from the masses via the Internet. The newly elected team appear to be getting of on the correct foot, by being inclusive to all and willing to listen. Its really a very informative site, that even accepts information from candidates. Wishing to apply for a position with in the quickly forming new government. It’s Your America: Share Your Ideas The story of the campaign and this historic moment has been your story. Share your story and your ideas, and be part of bringing positive lasting change to this country.

Living In Egypt

Rather nice blog which honestly shows the good life within Egypt.While addressing some of the short comings of people in general. Living in Egypt is honest and worth reading material for thoses considering a trip to this wonderful country.

My Dentist in Egypt

No need to make the same mistake I have over the years.Plan for things to go wrong with your health and or teeth.Why, be forced into using the first available doctor or Dentist you can locate.

It really is worth planning ahead for thses types of emergencys. I highly recommend all travelers begin their efforts at home long before departure to a new land.

One good source to start with, would be your own Embassy located in the country you will travel to.

In my earler comment about my current Dentist within Egypt,I failed to mention his currently active American memberships. Im currently gathering the details on five of his memberships.Which I will add when its all available to me.

Building Business growing within Egypt

Today within Egypt the building trend continues along at a very rapid pace. Billions of dollars are going into new projects. One of the recent examples is qouted below.

"Al Kharafi Group of Kuwait has returned rumors on withdrawing its investments from Egypt and confirming plans to pump $ 2 billion new investments to produce steel billets & minerals. Statements came from Mr. Badr Nasser Al Kharafi, Deputy Chairman of the Group. Mr. Nasser Al Kharafi, indicated that the Group is proceeding with its project to produce steel billets in Suez (for which it has already a license from IDA - Industrial Development Authority) to recover minerals & process them into fertilizers & chemicals in Al Fayyoum."

The American Chamber Of Commerce has a listing of the most recent, top five tenders.Along with a very nice free alert service. For two sectors weekly via email,It's a simple Subscription away.

I see Orascom is also mentioned, they recently obtained 700 million dollars, in medium term funding for growth. One of the old local business units of Orascom is SCIB paints.They are a very diverse operation collectively and provide quality materials.

Spray painting in Egypt

Most Spraypainting equipment sold and used within Egypt ,outside of the larger manufacturing companys is very low quality.With a fast failure rate when used with un-regulated compressors as if often the case here.Along with the simple fact, most lack inline water and oil filters period. Few have any ideal or understanding of the full benefits of Hvlp spraying operations and fear the equipment cost.It has become my mission to show the consumer the truth about painting within Egypt.I have meet with a few of the largest paint manufactures within egypt. Much of the work is done by hand the old fashion way. Brush and roller,I have meet a few very skilled craftsman within egypt that know the trade well. It's no longer a surprise to me to see paint failures on most anything thats been painted or repainted.Rusted air condictioner supports, sheets of paint and filler falling from buildings, peeling paint,cracks , ect. Even the building sector, one needs only to drive to any one of the new citys. Which are many then begin to look for the salts leaching through the coatings. Which was caused by a failure to wire brush and flush the cement surface with clean water prior to application of a sealer coat. Followed by a coat of good sealer available from Sipes paints. Which i often use as its really a decent quality and covers well. I have watched many painters in operation here in Egypt.Then spoke with my fair share of them, about the complete lack of surface cleaning and prep work on interior surfaces.Prior to the application of a suitable sealer.Which should be done prior to the use of a good quality putty or fillers. The normal reply was often you don't need to do that its a waste of money. The simple truth of the matter is, He was either just lazy or has no basic understanding of a paint system. It's just faster for the person performing the paint job.He can get his money and go quicker. This practice will lead to paint failure at the bond line.Also expect to the use more of the costly surface filler.As its harder to close the pores on a un-sealed surface. Correct cleaning, is the fist step toward a long term lasting paint job.That will help protect the investment you made in your building.

Were available in Egypt for equipment consultation, and other paint related issues you may have.If your currently planning a facility upgrade to your paint operation,You really should contact us to see the Apollo equipment during operation within your factory.

we can be reached via email Timwallick@apollohvlpegypt.com by mobile 012-324-7027 or phone 2517-0716

My current Dentist located in Maadi Egypt

Here's a good piece of information to tuck away for use within Egypt when the need arises and it always does for those visiting longer term. I have known and used plenty of the local dentist,during my fifteen years in Egypt.That said all of my recent routine stuff, has been taken care of by the Columbia University trained and certified Dr Mostafa E. Osman. His thirty year long carer was spent working outside of Egypt.He retired last year from work aboard and returned to his home land.He managed to locate office space on the ground floor of a building in the Zahraa area of Maadi.which is very close to the large satellite transmitting equipment. Dr. Mostafa is fluent in English and gentle in his work.I found his prices were very reasonable compared with the other's. I've used over the years here. The doctor maintains the following current American memberships

• Doctor of Dental Surgery U.SA.
• National Board of Dentistry U.S.A.
• North East Regional Board U.S.A.
• Columbia University New York U.S.A.

The Doctors office is located at.

Zahraa El Maadi St. in the Teiba Bldg. Number A2 Apt#1 Dr. Mostafa can be reached within Egypt by telephone at 27058496 or via mobile 011489973

The American Embassy maintains a list of health care providers within Egypt which can be accessed via the link above. Please note the dis-claimer at the top of the page.

Military Painting Brought me to Egypt

My work, over many years allowed me the honor of becoming a expert,In a specific related area of manufacturing for the defense industry. Which relates directly to,the Mechanical operation and long term or periodic required maintenance for control of corrosion products on Military ground electronics systems. Along with the Disassembly, inspection, cleaning processes,pre-treatments,coatings and spray painting of the items based upon the specific requirement's under the military specification's for the article and related quality control requirement's.

Within Egypt,I have worked on three major Depot level Overhauls,for programs such as the ANTPS/59 ANTPS/59M34 and the Hawk system.It's worth noting the TPS/59V3 system is only used in three country's America, Egypt and Bahrain as of late 2007.The TPS/59 system lead to the LockHeed Martin development of the 3/D family FPS-117 radar which can be sold on a global basis as a combined use system.

Prior to my move and work in Egypt.I worked for Gichner Shelter Systems which is currently the largest supplier of electronics equipment containers to the us government for military use.

I currently live within Egypt outside of Cairo, where its quite and the airs cleaner.Were currently working with Apollo Sprayers international for HVLP turbine based spray painting system and guns as the in country agent for the full range of Apollo products.

Feel free to contact us via telephone within Egypt at 20226876932 or I can be reached by email at TimWallick@msn.com with any general or paint related questions you may have or to arrange to see this equipment during operation within your paint facilities to witness all the direct benefits first hand.

Great travel advice for Egypt

If your planing a trip to Egypt, for either work or fun .Check out the travel advice from other real world travelers in the forums at Virtual Tourist Make sure you read through the many travel warnings which ,quite often provide useful information. For the first time traveler to Egypt.If your work brings you here on a military type program you must provide documents that certify your HIV free.