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.