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Kindly be informed of the attached letter regarding Law no. 27 of 2023 on the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act, this comes as a collaborative effort from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Federation (ETF), and the chambers to overcome the obstacles that the investors are facing in the tourism sector and to create a working environment in order to facilitate licensing procedures and improve the level of business in Egypt. Thereby, enhancing Egypt's competitiveness to attract investments and keep abreast of all developments in Egypt's tourism industry.

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Executive Regulations of law no. 27 of 2023 on enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act

30 May 2023

Executive Regulations of law no. 27 of 2023 issuing on the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act

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Decree no. 420 of 2018

10 April 2023

Ministerial decree No. 420 of 2018 amending some provisions of the common basic regulations for the Egyptian Tourism Federation, issued by Ministerial Resolution No. 630 of 2017.

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Executive Regulations of law no. 8 of 2022 On the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments

23 February 2023

Executive Regulations of law no. 8 of 2022 On the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act

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Insurance policy for diving and snorkeling professionals

31 January 2023

As per the recent decision taken by the CDWS’ board members, it has been decided that getting insurance for diving and snorkeling accidents is a new requirement for requesting or renewing the CDWS ID card of the diving and snorkeling professionals. The insurance policy should go in accordance with the following requirements:

1- The insurance policy must be by one of the insurance companies that are approved by the Egyptian General Financial Control Authority.

2- The policy coverage must fulfill all the conditions stated by the CDWS.

3- The minimum insurance coverage must comply with the stated amounts by the CDWS.

4- The insurance policy document should be submitted in Arabic or English only, and therefore any document issued in another language must be translated into Arabic or English by an accredited translation office.

Balance Sheet 2022-2023

06 December 2022

Balance Sheet 2022-2023

Estimated Budget 2022-2023

06 December 2022

Estimated Budget 2022-2023

Guest List

20 October 2022

Guest List

Offline Notification Template

20 October 2022

Offline Notification Template

Fish Table by Mr. Andrey Ryanskiy

22 June 2022

Red Sea fish ID table: The most shallow-water species by Mr. Andrey Ryanskiy

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The CDWS Professional ID card agreement

12 June 2022

The rules and regulations of the CDWS when submitting for the CDWS card through the online portal, this agreement must be read and acknowledged by the applicant in order to submit the card application.

Law no. 8 of 2022

10 April 2022

Issuing law no. 8 of 2022, On the enactment of the Hotel and Tourist Establishments Act.

First aid evaluation sheet for water sports centers

06 March 2022

First aid evaluation sheet for water sports centers -for all activities except Snorkeling-, and for non-professionals working in Diving and Water Sports centers and Safari Boats.

Balance Sheet 2020-2021

15 December 2021

Balance Sheet 2020-2021

Estimated Budget 2021-2022

01 December 2021

Estimated Budget 2021-2022

Introduction to the CDWS

10 November 2021

This document includes:

Establishing the CDWS.
The General Assembly of the Chamber of Diving and Water Sports and its members.
The most important roles and responsibilities that the CDWS aims to achieve.

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List of biodegradable suppliers

09 August 2021

List of suppliers offering biodegradable and reusable alternatives to single-use plastics available in Egypt

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Single-use plastic ban guidelines for diving and water sports centers

08 August 2021

Single-use plastic ban guidelines for diving and water sports centers

Single-use plastic ban guidelines for boats

07 August 2021

Single-use plastic ban guidelines for boats

Track your plastic footprint by the Earth Day Network

06 August 2021

A quick exercise to do with your crew: Track your plastic footprint by the Earth Day Network

Tourism plastic reduction factsheet and guide by the Sustainable Hotel Alliance

04 August 2021

Tourism plastic reduction factsheet and guide by the Sustainable Hotel Alliance

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Plastic Reduction in the Tourism Sector Chart by the World Travel and Tourism Council

03 August 2021

Plastic Reduction in the Tourism Sector Chart by the World Travel and Tourism Council

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Report Environmental Violations

28 June 2021

As part of the CDWS collaboration with Eco Egypt Experiences' marine conservation campaign, we made available the attached posters with a QR code to report environmental violations.

Marine Life Photography Guidelines

31 January 2021

Marine Life Photography Guidelines

Adopt a Reef Guideline

31 January 2021

Adopt A Reef Guideline

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The CDWS Annual Report for 2020

31 December 2020

The CDWS Annual Report for 2020

Battery poster

09 December 2020

Battery poster, Arabic - English

Guidelines to the code of conduct - Combined

09 December 2020

Guidelines to the code of conduct - Combined, Arabic - English

Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Diver

09 December 2020

Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Diver, Arabic -English

Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Dive operator and staff

09 December 2020

Green Fins guidelines to the code of conduct - Dive operator and staff, Arabic - English

Code of conduct

09 December 2020

Code of conduct, Arabic - English

Environmental briefing guidelines

09 December 2020

Environmental briefing guidelines, Arabic - English

Why we don't feed fish infographic

09 December 2020

Why we don't feed fish infographic, Arabic - English

Icons

09 December 2020

Icons, Arabic - English

Ecological significance of icons explained

09 December 2020

Ecological significance of icons explained, Arabic - English

Marine souvenir poster

09 December 2020

Marine souvenir poster, Arabic - English

Do not feed the fish poster

09 December 2020

Do not feed the fish poster, Arabic - English

No gloves

09 December 2020

No gloves, Arabic - English

No litter/ marine debris poster

09 December 2020

No litter/ marine debris poster, Arabic - Englsih

Non-toxic cleaning (clean & green) recipe

09 December 2020

Non-toxic cleaning (clean & green) recipe, Arabic - English

No Plastic

09 December 2020

No Plastic, Arabic - English

Sunscreen Infographic

09 December 2020

Sunscreen Infographic, Arabic - English

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No touch

09 December 2020

No touch, Arabic - English

Reef Safe Sunscreen

09 December 2020

Reef Safe Sunscreen, Arabic - English

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Marine toilet sign

09 December 2020

Marine toilet sign, Arabic - English

Trash breakdown

09 December 2020

Trash breakdown, Arabic - English

Used oil poster

09 December 2020

Used oil poster, Arabic - English

Underwater photography guidelines

09 December 2020

Underwater photography guidelines, Arabic - English

Balance Sheet 2019-2020

01 December 2020

Balance Sheet 2019-2020

Estimated Budget 2020-2021

01 December 2020

Estimated Budget 2020-2021

Environmental Briefing Guidelines

20 October 2020

Environmental briefing guidelines for diving, snorkelling, and boat activities.

Part 1: Introduction to the natural resources of the Red Sea

18 October 2020

Part 1: Introduction to the natural resources of the Red Sea

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Part 2: Ecosystems in the Red Sea

18 October 2020

Part 2: Ecosystems in the Red Sea

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Part 3: Marine Debris

18 October 2020

Part 3: Marine Debris

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Part 4: Fishing and Disturbing Marine Life at Diving Sites

18 October 2020

Part 4: Fishing and distributing marine life at the diving sites

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Part 5: Fixed boat mooring systems

18 October 2020

Part 5: Fixed boat mooring systems

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Part 6: Environmental guidelines laws and legislations

18 October 2020

Part 6: Environmental guidelines laws and legislations

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Part 7: Art of hospitality and reporting irregularities

18 October 2020

Part 7: Art of hospitality and reporting irregularities

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Beach and dive clean-up guidelines

18 October 2020

The Chamber of Diving and Water Sports encourages helping to protect our coastal and marine environment by organizing beach and dive clean-ups. You can also help by filling out the Ocean Trash Collection Form. We recommend you apply the best practice guidelines during all clean-ups. The environmental department at the CDWS will help with the organization of larger clean-ups. You can share your pictures & data directly to environment@cdws.travel, we promote your efforts.

Single-use plastic guidelines for diving centers

18 October 2020

Simple and easy tips on how to remove single-use plastic from your center available in English and Arabic.

Single-use plastic ban guidelines for boats

18 October 2020

These guidelines explain which single-use plastic or styrofoam items should be banned from boats & replaced with the suggested alternatives, the guidelines are available in English and Arabic.

Environmental Awareness Course Material (Single-use plastic)

02 October 2020

Environmental Awareness Course Material (Single-use plastic)

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Environmental Awareness Course Material

01 October 2020

Environmental Awareness Course Material (Diving, Snorkeling and Daily)

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Technical Manager Training Agenda

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training Agenda for the 5 days of the training.

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Training Index

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training Index, Modules and General Information.

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Module 1: General Information and Technical manager duties

27 August 2020

Technical manager Training, Module 1: General Information and Technical manager duties

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Module 2: ISO and Local Rules

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Module 2: ISO and Local Rules

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Module 3: Hospitality and Professionalism

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Module 3: Hospitality and Professionalism

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Module 4: Environmental Protection, Conservation and Related Laws

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Module 4: Environmental Protection, Conservation and Related Laws

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Module 5: Necessary Paper Work

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Module 5: Necessary Paper Work

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Module 6: Safety and Emergency Planning

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Module 6: Safety and Emergency Planning

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Module 8: ISO Audit and Certification Producers

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Module 8: ISO Audit and Certification Producers

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Module 9: Incident/Accident Management and Report

27 August 2020

Technical Management Training, Module 9: Incident/Accident Management and Report

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Attachment: Audit Report

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Audit Report

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Attachment: Audit Protocol

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Audit Protocol

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Attachment: Snorkeling Excursions

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Snorkeling Excursions

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Attachment: Intro Dive

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Intro Dive

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Attachment: Dive Centers

27 August 2020

Technical Manager Training, Attachment: Dive Centers

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Quality Assurance Report 2022

26 August 2020

Quality Assurance Report 2022

Decree Number 630 of 2017

28 April 2020

Decree Number 630 of 2017 regarding the fundamental common regulations

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The CDWS Internal Bylaw

26 April 2020

The document was last amended on the 18th of December 2016 as per the CDWS board member’s decree which was approved by the CDWS general assembly on the 19th of December 2016.

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The CDWS Establishment Resolutions

26 April 2020

The CDWS Establishment Resolutions

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The CDWS Annual Report for 2019

17 December 2019

The CDWS annual report for 2019.

Estimated Budget 2019-2020

11 December 2019

Estimated Budget 2019-2020

Balance sheet 2018-2019

11 December 2019

Balance sheet 2018-2019

Exception Letter Request

02 October 2019

Exception Letter Request

Exception Letter Endorsement

02 October 2019

Exception Letter Endorsement

Evaluation form for the Professional and First Aid courses for diving and snorkelling professionals

01 October 2019

Evaluation form for the Professional and First Aid courses for diving and snorkelling professionals

ISO 24803_DiveCentres_2017-03

07 March 2019

ISO 24803_DiveCentres_2017-03

ISO 13289 - Water sports centers offering snorkeling activities

06 March 2019

ISO 13289 - Water sports centers offering snorkeling activities

ISO 11121_IntroDive_2017-03

05 March 2019

ISO 11121_IntroDive_2017-03

Conditions of Adding "Kite surfing" to Safari Boat

24 January 2019

Conditions of adding Kite surfing as an activity to CDWS members' safari boat.

Technical diving hosted by recreational diving operation

23 January 2019

The rules and regulations in case of occasional technical diving activities done by clients, tec clubs or schools and hosted by a recreational diving operation (safari boat/dive center)

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Recreational technical diving requirements for diving centers and safari boats

22 January 2019

This certification scheme specifies minimum requirements to certify the conformity of the services of technical diving service providers. Technical diving centres are legitimate MOT licensed diving centres that provide the following in addition to the regular recreational scuba services and has successfully obtained a Recreational Technical Diving Service Provider Certification (RTDSPC) from CDWS: 1. Teach technical diving courses. 2. Organize guided technical dives. 3. Blend and/or sell diving gas mixes such as: Nitrox, Trimix, Heliox and O2 for diving. Recreational Technical diving service providers must apply for a (RTDSPC) from CDWS and should comply with the technical training agency standards and the following requirements. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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Filling Stations Standard

21 January 2019

Filling station

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The CDWS depth limitations

19 January 2019

For full information on maximum depths for recreational activities and for different activities please download the PDF.....

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The CDWS Ratio for Diving and Snorkeling Activites

18 January 2019

For the diving activities: the CDWS is implementing the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC) standards www.wrstc.com for recreational diving. For more information please download the PDF.

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The CDWS statement on the Use of Muck Stick

16 January 2019

The CDWS strongly forbids scuba divers and photographers to use these sticks in an attempt to promote an eco-friendly marine environment in the Red Sea. The penalty list for environmental violations will apply. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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The CDWS Policy for Solo Diving

15 January 2019

To be allowed to dive solo; a diver has to successfully pass a solo diving training course and earn such a certification from a recognized training agency. FOR FULL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD THE PDF

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