Sharm El Sheikh - in pictures

Diving centres in Sharm El Sheikh are helping to rejuvenate the Red Sea’s ecosystem with clean-up initiatives. All photos: Mahmoud Nasr / The National
Diving centres in Sharm El Sheikh are helping to rejuvenate the Red Sea’s ecosystem with clean-up initiatives. All photos: Mahmoud Nasr / The National
A memorial in Sharm El Sheikh.
A memorial in Sharm El Sheikh.
People gather at the old part of Sharm El Sheikh.
People gather at the old part of Sharm El Sheikh.
A dog admires the city, which is undergoing a major transformation before hosting Cop27 in November.
A dog admires the city, which is undergoing a major transformation before hosting Cop27 in November.
Tourists are beginning to return after a long Covid-19 layoff.
Tourists are beginning to return after a long Covid-19 layoff.
Sharm El Sheikh is on the Red Sea coast.
Sharm El Sheikh is on the Red Sea coast.
Much is being spent to upgrade its infrastructure.
Much is being spent to upgrade its infrastructure.
Impressive landscapes surround Sharm El Sheikh.
Impressive landscapes surround Sharm El Sheikh.
The calm waters of Sharm El Sheikh at night.
The calm waters of Sharm El Sheikh at night.
Building work is breathing new life into the city.
Building work is breathing new life into the city.