Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate, being home to more than 10 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East. The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is one of the largest in the world by population with over 22 million people.
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Explore Egypt’s capital with real walking tours, ancient site tours, and modern museum experiences.
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An immersive livestream‑style walking tour through different neighborhoods of Cairo.
Experience the Giza plateau with this in‑depth walking tour among the pyramids and the iconic sphinx.
Discover the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization — all set near the Giza Plateau, with spectacular artifacts and exhibits. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Explore the historic Khan el‑Khalili bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous street markets and cultural hubs.
The Pyramids of Giza — including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — and the Great Sphinx are among the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, part of the Giza Plateau just outside modern Cairo. They remain top destinations for travelers exploring Egyptian history. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, located near the Giza Plateau. It houses vast collections of ancient artifacts, including spectacular Tutankhamun treasures, and opened officially in late 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Khan el‑Khalili has been a bustling market and cultural center for centuries, with spices, crafts, and traditional Egyptian street culture. It’s one of the best places in Cairo to experience local life. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Cairo blends ancient heritage, dynamic city life, and cultural depth — making it one of Africa’s most fascinating capitals to visit. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
West Cairo has become the most popular place for people looking for a modern and quiet lifestyle. Specifically, the areas of Sixth of October and Sheikh Zayed City are now the top spots for high-quality living. While they are right next to each other, both offer something special for families and investors. These cities were …
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned Monday that a US military assault on Cuba “will cause a bloodbath with incalculable consequences” amid renewed tension between Havana and Washington. “Cuba poses no threat, nor does it have aggressive plans or intentions against any country. It has none against the US, nor has it ever had any, something …
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Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, discussed expanding healthcare cooperation and exchanging expertise with his counterparts from Burkina Faso and Lebanon on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Health said Abdel Ghaffar met with Robert Lucien to discuss cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, […]
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US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch new strikes against Iran within days if no agreement is reached to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while regional diplomatic efforts intensified to avoid a return to full-scale conflict and restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters […]
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Two Egyptians living in Italy, Osama Shalaby and his 20-year-old son Mohamed, have been widely praised after they helped stop the suspect behind the violent car-ramming attack in the Italian city of Modena on Saturday, 16 May. The incident occurred when a man driving at high speed suddenly mounted the pavement in the busy city center of Modena in northern Italy. The driver hit several pedestrians, bicycles, and storefronts, leaving eight people injured, including victims who suffered very serious injuries. According to Italian authorities, the attacker, identified as 31-year-old Salim El Koudri, continued driving through crowded streets before crashing into a shop window. Witnesses described scenes of panic as people ran to escape the speeding vehicle. After the crash, the suspect reportedly got out of the car carrying a knife and tried to flee the area. At that moment, Shalaby and Mohamed chased after him together with several bystanders. Mohamed managed to confront the suspect and disarm him, while his father and others helped hold him until police officers arrived. Italian media strongly praised the bravery of the Egyptian father and son. Reports described them as “heroes” who actedContinue reading "Egyptian Father and Son Praised in Italy After Helping Stop Attacker"
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Badr Abdelatty called for an end to the flow of weapons to what he described as “illegal entities” in Sudan during political consultations with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares in Madrid on Monday, 18 May, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the talks, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for Sudanese state institutions and stressed the need for coordinated regional and international efforts to reach a humanitarian truce and comprehensive ceasefire, paving the way for a Sudanese-led political process. The Egyptian foreign minister also emphasized the importance of ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict. The war in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has triggered one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, displacing millions and causing widespread destruction across the country. The consultations additionally touched on broader regional tensions, including developments in Gaza, Iran, and the Horn of Africa, with Abdelatty stressing the importance of diplomatic solutions and regional stability. For his part, Albares praised Egypt’s role in regional de-escalation efforts and expressed Spain’s support forContinue reading "Egypt Calls for End to Arms Flow to ‘Illegal Entities’ in Sudan During Talks With Spain"
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Halliburton has launched the Xaminer® Deep Testing logging service, the latest addition to its Reservoir Xaminer™ formation testing portfolio, aimed at enhancing early-stage reservoir evaluation and decision-making, not a press release by the company. The new service is designed to address increasingly complex reservoir environments, including stacked, laminated, heterogeneous, and varying permeability formations. Developed in […]
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, appointed new heads for several central departments at the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA). This comes within the ministry’s approach to empowering young talents and promoting them into leadership and executive positions in the mining sector, noted a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum […]
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