Dear Valued Client, 

We at GDI Overseas would like to inform and cast our honest view over the unfortunate political demonstrations in Egypt.

Firstly, we would like to inform you that these protests are pro-democratic without any religious nature.

It is often that these protests are misinterpreted as fanatical or extremist but we are confident that trade and tourism will continue as normal when the dust is settled. Events similar to this such as Bangkok (Thailand) demonstrations last year, soon recovered after 9 weeks when the media propaganda faded. Please do not let these minorities distort you view on the true mind set of the majority of Egyptian people.

The President Mohamed Mubarak has been in power for three decades since 1981 with promises of economic reform and the following:

• Rising food prices

• Unemployment

• Huge gap between rich and poor

Such issues have lead to public uproar and this has called for a political sweep out of Mubarak and his associates.

Egypt citizens press their demands for democracy which could spell the end for the military establishment which has run post-colonial Egypt since the 1950s.

There is no doubt that poverty has been a constant battle for the Egyptian people and with such a large presence in world trade these simple human rights issues maybe should have been managed better. We do not wish to take any side but there is the feeling amongst most westerners that these protesters have got a point.

After the protests, Egypt will either continue as normal under the same president or there will be reforms that actually make a difference. There is no risk to tourism or normal Egyptian Trade. This is what the whole economy is based on and we can't see that changing.

Please Note*

One Year ago we saw the same political demonstrations in Bangkok, after 9 weeks the tourism figures stabilised and confidence was regained.

Here at GDI Overseas it is work as normal without any problems.

Should you have any questions regarding the political events, feel free to contact us anytime and we will keep you updated.

Best Regards,

GDI Management Team