Northern Sinai

The wind power in Al-Arish and Rafah is not enough for economic applications, since the mean wind speed values at both sites are low as shown in figure (1). Therefore, we must investigate the possibility of using solar energy rather than wind energy at these sites

Wind power in Al-Arish and Rafah is relatively low. So that, the use of wind turbines may be limited for water pumping only. (3)       The solar energy applications are promising in Al-Arish and Rafah rather than the wind energy utilization due to the solar radiation richness in these sit

The wind results from the fact that the earth's equatorial regions receive more solar radiation than the polar region. This causes large-scale convection current in the atmosphere

1 million acres of arid desert in central Sinai into farmland, at a rate of 200,000 acres per year. The plan includes settling some 1 million Egyptians in the new agricultural regions.

that 3,500 acres will be distributed to recent university graduates and small farmers, who will each be given 2 greenhouses for agricultural use.

a new underground water reservoir was discovered in the northern part of the Sinai’s western desert, which will supply 320 million cubic meters (84.5 billion gallons) of water yearly, enough to irrigate 70,000 acres during the project’s initial stage.

The Al-Salam Canal brings water from the Damietta Branch of the Nile, under the Suez Canal to the Sinai Peninsula. First, the project provided irrigation waters to the area west of the Suez Canal. In October 1997, the culvert under the Suez was completed and water became available for irrigation in Block 1, the Tina Plain Zone (50,000 acres). Fields soon began to appear.

The cost of the project is estimated to exceed 7.5 billion Egyptian pounds (about $2 billion).

The following activities are planned: New markets, especially markets abroad, are being explored through market surveys for traditional crafts products. The studies will provide feedback about customer preferences concerning quality standards, colors and designs, as well as information about products that appeal to the customers in the respective markets. At the same time they are meant to identify potential customers. The market feedback will be integrated into training activities that aim to improve not only the quality of finished products, but also foster the development of new products and designs. Trainings in sewing, embroidery or beadwork skills, as well as training in quality management, will lead to higher quality products. On the administration level, trainings for entrepreneurial and marketing skills will be developed. These activities will be adapted to the local situation while at the same time preparing partners to communicate with, and meet the expectations of, customers beyond the local tourism markets in Sina

2- The Railroad Line The railroad line's length reaches 225 km. from Ismailia/Al-Arish/Rafah and includes 13 stations. 6 stations were carried out which are: Al-Qantara East/Gilbana/Balooza/Romana/Negila/Beir Al-Abd. The cost of this line reaches LE 320 million from Al-Ferdan to Beir Al-Abd at a length of 100 km as a first phase, and 7 stations of 125 km as a second phase. 3- Al-Ferdan Bridge (of the railroad) Al-Ferdan Bridge is located on the north of Ismailia and is considered as the longest railroad in the world, as its length reaches 4 km. 4- Mubarak-Al-Salam Bridge The bridge is located in the south of Al-Qantara East city at a length of 9 km, a wide of 20 m and a cost of LE 670 million.

6- Electrical Link projects The electrical lines were established to link Al-Qantara and Al-Arish (220 k), Al-Shat and Ras Al-Naqb (500 k), and the link was implemented on the united electricity network on 26/12/1998.

According to Minister of Local Development General Adel Labib, LE100 million would be allocated to North Sinai of which LE18.4 million would be allocated to the development of electricity networks and public lighting, LE49 million to paving roads, LE8.5 million to environmental improvement, LE4.4 million to support local security, traffic and firefighting agencies, and LE20 million to fund the urgent needs of municipalities

Furthermore, the 225-kilometre railroad, linking Ismailia, Al-Arish and Rafah remains incomplete and the equipment and tracks have been stolen, Abdallah Kandil, head of the chamber of commerce in northern Sinai told officials

Broader multi-faceted growth in the peninsula was hampered by a lack of good roads, modern housing, residential and commercial services, and transportation options

In 1967, Israel invaded and took control over the entire peninsula. The Suez Canal, the east bank of which was controlled by Israel, was closed. In 1979 Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty. Israel pulled out of Sinai in several stages, including the removal of its settlements which ended in 1982. The tourist cities are built around previous Israeli settlements. While the original population are bedouin, most of the staff and workers in this area come from Lower Egypt and especially the canal cities. Al Tor is the regional center of Southern Sinai, which includes Dahab, Nuweiba and Sharm. Al-Arish is the regional center of less visited Northern Sinai, close to Rafah and the border to the Gaza strip.

There is a busy border crossing between Eilat, Israel and Taba. See the Taba article for details on crossing in either direction.

Mount Sinai - reputedly the Mount Sinai where Abrahamic scripture claims Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments, and the neighboring Monastery of St. Catherine Ras Abu Galum - nature reserve between Nuweiba and Dahab Basata - one of the oldest and most popular Ecolodges in Sinai. Note that Israelis are forbidden from entering the campsite.

the estimated population of 352 thousand people in 2010.  

Administrative division: - Joined the Sinai to the local administration for the first time by Presidential Decree No. 811 of 1974 Decree No. 84 of 1979, the division of the Sinai Peninsula to the North and South Sinai, which includes the northern Sinai: 6 administrative centers are El Arish - Rafah - Sheikh Zuwaid - Biral-Abed - good - and enters the palm trees in its 82 villages and 458 continued.

the handicraft industries in Massaeed