As stated previously, tie down as many aspects of your intended business to specifics as possible, but then you must learn to expect to operate on Egyptian time. This is not to say that you can show up to a business meeting when it suits you, and particularly not with a government official. Its just that the government official might not be there. Just remember that Egypt moves at its own pace, and this pace can be frustrating to westerners.
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How Meetings Work
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