FROM THE EDITOR

2009 is almost done, with all its good and bad, with its expectations, projections, and actual figures, carrying with it its looses and wins, leaving a global economy shaken and changed, with centre of power moving from one country to the other, yet we all look forward to 2010 as a better tomorrow, we define our goals, write down our objectives and set our plans to make the best out of the past year and get the max out of the next one.

It is the time were faith in our capabilities, belief in our economy and persistence of reaching the sky, to enhance  our business and put it on the competitive global map;   it’s the time were a smart plan and dedicated team will work together in creating their prosperous tomorrow.

Smart Village Egypt, the host of the elite business community in the region, wishes you a pleasant new year and a prosperous business within 2010 and all the years to come.

Happy 2010 in Smart Village

Facts and Figures

Smart Village Cairo in m² Today

3,000,000 m² is the overall space of Smart Village Cairo.

275,000 m²  is the operational office space  in Smart Village Cairo.

300,000 m² is the under construction office spaces available in Smart Village Cairo.

1,000,000 m² is the overall  office space  in Smart Village Cairo by 2013.

News

Internet speaks: Misr- مصر

On the 16th of November, Dr. Tarek Kamel (Minister of Communication Information Technology) along with Dr.Hani Halal (Minister of higher education) had signed up the first Arabic domain name suffixed: “.Misr”. The official announcement of the acquisition of a domain name suffixed was made during the 4th IGF Forum held in Sharm El Sheikh.

Egypt is a pioneer to sign up in this system among the Arab countries. Indeed, “Misr” will be available on all the search engines for any internet users, and will certainly increase the traffic on Arabic websites. “Misr” is expected to enhance the multilingualism of the web and boost other Arab countries to follow the same example.

National Archives of Egypt digitalized

By Mid December 2009, Prime Minister Dr. Nazif will inaugurate the National Archives of Egypt (NAE) digitalization project. The digitalization project is a common partnership of CULTNAT (under the MCIT authority) and of the Ministry of Culture by NAE.

More than 90 millions documents about the History of the Arabic countries (some documents dating back to 1147 AD) will be soon available on the internet. This project is meant to increase the Arabic E-content online as well as facilitating the access to culture since the number of internet users is daily booming in the Arab World.

Egyptian Private Sector Declaration on Climate Change

The Egyptian Junior Businessmen Association , with all its memebr companies, including Smart Villages Company joined forces in signing a decleration of working together and joining the governmental call to contribute and support  the global treaty post the COP15 meeting to mitigate dangerous climate change.

The Decleration was presented by Eng. Amr M. Aboualam, EJB Board Member,  Head of Sustainability Task Force and Smart Villages Company CEO.

Only in Smart Village Cairo

Smart Village Cairo, the prime business park in the Egypt, offers you a hassle free business environment.
 

Because good ideas need a place where they can be pursued and realized. We offer our clients not only an excellent infrastructure, but also a thriving environment full of innovative spirit. This in addition to a growing number of business services to assist their business process.

The Working life in Smart Village Cairo is enhanced by excellent on-site facilities including a nursery, School, Club, Restaurants, clinic and a number of business support services.

Hope you are enjoying your presence in our park, and if you are still not in here, take a smart decision and join the elite business community.

 Smart Village Club

Winter is coming, and we all have the tendency to start being lazy during the cold period and go for a warm corner and a tasty mug of hot chocolate.
 
However, Smart Village Club is here to boost your health and remind you that working out must be done on a weekly basis  not only to look good during the summer. In this concern, a whole new exciting fitness class will be soon on the schedule at the Smart Village Club.

For more details please contact our Customer service:

Tel #: 35380015 or 35380015-7-8
E-mail: club@smart-villages.com

Smart Village Conference Hall

Smart Village Conference Hall hosted “BMW Joy 2009 Event” to celebrate the production vehicle # 10,000 and  promote their “Joy Campaign” .

Smart Village proudly organized a musical concert at the Conference Hall's outdoor landscape hosting the French Band Karimouche in cooperation with the French cultural & Cooperation center.