Grand Egyptian Museum

VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking's popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

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  • "With the float out of the Viking Hathor, we look forward to welcoming more guests to experience this fantastic region."
  • The traditional float out ceremony of the Viking Hathor took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction.
  • An identical sister ship to the Viking Osiris and the Viking Aton , the Viking Hathor features several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
  • Viking will have six ships sailing the Nile by 2025 with the addition of another sister ship, the Viking Sobek , which is already under construction and will be delivered next year.

Diverse Egypt: An award-winning and safe travel destination with many new offers

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Unforgettable adventures, exciting experiences, and warm sunshine: the award-winning holiday hotspot of Egypt offers something for all travellers this winter.

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  • Unforgettable adventures, exciting experiences, and warm sunshine: the award-winning holiday hotspot of Egypt offers something for all travellers this winter.
  • More and more travellers are coming to Egypt because the country offers them diverse and unique experiences and they feel safe here.
  • Significant investments have been made in Egyptian destinations, including restoring and developing archaeological sites and opening new museums and hotels.
  • Another important reason for this: even in times like these, Egypt is known as one of the safest travel destinations in the world.

SODIC Expands in Egypt with the Addition of Two Luxury Hotels, Restaurants, and Residential Projects with Nobu Hospitality

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

CAIRO, Egypt, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SODIC, Egypt's leading real estate developer, in partnership with Nobu Hospitality, the globally acclaimed luxury lifestyle brand, announces plans for a comprehensive expansion of the Nobu brand in Egypt with the development of luxury hotels, branded residences, and the iconic Nobu restaurant. Underpinned by SODIC's extensive expertise and reputation, Nobu's introduction into Egypt will anchor two of SODIC's developments – Cairo in the New Zayed area and a coastal development on the North Coast – resulting in two multi-million dollar five-star hotels, a Nobu restaurant and branded Nobu residences with an extensive array of facilities for residents and guests.

Key Points: 
  • Echoing the immersive vibe of the stylish Nobu brand's resort projects, the North Coast luxury destination will operate seasonally from May through October.
  • Ayman Amer SODIC's General Manager comments: "Our partnership with Nobu is a testament to SODIC's ability to attract world-class international partners.
  • Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality, stated: "We are extremely excited about our partnership with SODIC and the launch of these two exceptional projects.
  • These developments will not only redefine luxury living but also offer a distinct blend of hospitality and lifestyle experiences for our guests and residents."

SODIC Expands in Egypt with the Addition of Two Luxury Hotels, Restaurants, and Residential Projects with Nobu Hospitality

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

CAIRO, Egypt, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SODIC, Egypt's leading real estate developer, in partnership with Nobu Hospitality, the globally acclaimed luxury lifestyle brand, announces plans for a comprehensive expansion of the Nobu brand in Egypt with the development of luxury hotels, branded residences, and the iconic Nobu restaurant. Underpinned by SODIC's extensive expertise and reputation, Nobu's introduction into Egypt will anchor two of SODIC's developments – Cairo in the New Zayed area and a coastal development on the North Coast – resulting in two multi-million dollar five-star hotels, a Nobu restaurant and branded Nobu residences with an extensive array of facilities for residents and guests.

Key Points: 
  • Echoing the immersive vibe of the stylish Nobu brand's resort projects, the North Coast luxury destination will operate seasonally from May through October.
  • Ayman Amer SODIC's General Manager comments: "Our partnership with Nobu is a testament to SODIC's ability to attract world-class international partners.
  • Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality, stated: "We are extremely excited about our partnership with SODIC and the launch of these two exceptional projects.
  • These developments will not only redefine luxury living but also offer a distinct blend of hospitality and lifestyle experiences for our guests and residents."

VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Aton—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2023, the Viking Aton will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships purpose-built for the Nile River and sail Viking's bestselling 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Viking has seen very strong demand in Egypt, with the 2023 season now sold out and many 2024 sailing dates already sold out. The surge in demand has led Viking to open 2025 sailing dates sooner than originally expected.

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  • Set to Debut in Summer 2023, the New Viking Aton Continues to Build on Viking's Commitment to Egypt
    LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Aton —was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
  • Viking has seen very strong demand in Egypt, with the 2023 season now sold out and many 2024 sailing dates already sold out.
  • Our guests are curious explorers, and Egypt remains a destination of great interest for its many cultural treasures," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • In addition to the Viking Osiris, the Viking Aton will join the Viking Ra , which launched in 2018.

TUTANKHAMUN GALLERY- GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM: ATELIER BRÜCKNER DESIGNS PROJECT OF THE CENTURY

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

In the Grand Egyptian Museum, the complete burial hoard is being exhibited for the first time.

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  • In the Grand Egyptian Museum, the complete burial hoard is being exhibited for the first time.
  • The exhibition design comes from ATELIER BRCKNER.
  • In December 2016, ATELIER BRCKNER was commissioned to design the Tutankhamun Gallery.
  • ATELIER BRCKNER characterizes the Grand Egyptian Museum.

VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Osiris—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2022, Viking Osiris will sail Viking's bestselling 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The arrival of Viking's new ship later this year coincides with several key events in Egypt in 2022, including the highly anticipated opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo on the Giza Plateau—as well as the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb by Howard Carter and his benefactor, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon. Building on Viking's longstanding relationship with the Carnarvon family, guests who sail on board Viking Osiris will experience Privileged Access® to memories from 1922 and the events surrounding the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.viking.com ) today announced its newest ship for the Nile Riverthe 82-guest Viking Osiris was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
  • Particularly during this milestone year for Egypt, we look forward to welcoming guests on board Viking Osiris and introducing them to the country's many cultural treasures."
  • Viking Osiris will join the company's other ship on the Nile, Viking Ra, which launched in 2018.
  • Additionally, in response to strong demand, Viking Aton, an identical sister ship to Viking Osiris, will join the fleet in 2023.

MC and Kinki Sharyo Sign Contract with Egyptian Government for Rolling Stock Deliveries for Phase 1 of Cairo Metro Line 4

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The total amount under this contract, in which MC shall serve as the prime contractor, is approximately 40 billion yen.

Key Points: 
  • The total amount under this contract, in which MC shall serve as the prime contractor, is approximately 40 billion yen.
  • Under the terms of the contract, MC will oversee the project's schedule and day-to-day operations and Kinki Sharyo will supply the rolling stock.
  • In November 2020, MC signed a roughly 90-billion-yen contract with the Egyptian government to deliver the Railway Systems, Track and Depot Works Package (CP411) for Phase 1(2).
  • Phase 1 of Cairo Metro Line 4 will run from central Cairo to the Giza Pyramid Complex in Southwest Greater Cairo.

Safety, Comfort, and Anticipation: Creating Safe Smart Spaces After COVID-19

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

The hospitality industry, which focuses on personalized services as its core business model, was hit especially hard by the pandemic.

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  • The hospitality industry, which focuses on personalized services as its core business model, was hit especially hard by the pandemic.
  • Smart transformation allows companies to embrace new technologies and innovative solutions to solve the challenges of COVID-19 and be poised for a strong comeback.
  • During the pandemic, the application of science and technology, including smart security technology, is helping society win the war against the pandemic.
  • Business executives around the world have become more trusting of what technology can do, and they are pushing ahead with smart transformation.