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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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}
Amid a flare-up in the conflict between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping through the critical waterway remains very limited. Only 13 merchant ships were recorded transiting the Strait on Wednesday, according to data from maritime intelligence analysts at Kpler. Eight left the Persian Gulf; five entered. Only …
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The investigation into a US strike that hit a school in Iran has sat for months with a military command while leaders have held off on ordering a critical, standard intelligence review to help determine what happened, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Within a week of the strike, the first two stages …
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Reinforcing its leadership in advancing healthcare and expanding access to evidence-based medical innovation, AstraZeneca Egypt & NEMAG launched the first edition of its Immuno-Oncology Summit, held in Cairo on the 2nd and the 3rdof July under the theme “Key to Life.” The summit served as a leading scientific platform, bringing together a distinguished group of […]
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Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid has pledged to streamline regulations and resolve operational hurdles for French businesses during a meeting with the heads of 22 major French companies to discuss expansion plans and boost exports. The meeting, attended by French Ambassador to Cairo Eric Chevalier, addressed the operational challenges facing French […]
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Egyptian cinema gained international recognition with the selection of the short film, ‘Khufu’, for the prestigious Pardi di Domani International Competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The festival takes place from 5 to 15 August 2026 in Switzerland, where the film will make its world premiere. Founded in 1946, the internationally recognised Locarno Film Festival supports developing talent around the world. ‘Khufu’ will compete with other international short and medium-length films from emerging filmmakers for the Pardi di Domani International award. Directed by Egyptian Mahmoud Assi and produced by media company Zest and Fig Leaf Studios, ‘Khufu’ was the winner of the first edition of the Eish Short Film Competition in Egypt in October 2024. The competition, supported by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Zest, and El Gouna Film Festival, was established to draw attention to the importance of food security, while supporting Egyptian and regional talent. ‘Khufu’, set in Nazlet El-Semman at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, follows the story of Sayed, a 14-year-old boy whose family faces growing economic hardship. As Sayed grows closer to the family’s ailing camel on which their income depends,Continue reading "Egyptian Cinema Gains International Recognition with Short Film Khufu’s Coming Premier at the Locarno Film Festival"
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Egypt’s House of Representatives on Tuesday,14 July, approved a government-drafted law granting the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development administrative, financial, and technical independence and transferring its affiliation from the Ministry of Defense to the Presidency. The Future of Egypt Authority, also known as Mostaqbal Misr, is one of Egypt’s main state development bodies and oversees projects spanning agriculture, food security, logistics, renewable energy, and commodity distribution. The legislation establishes a new legal and regulatory framework for the authority, also known as Mostaqbal Misr, as it transitions into an independent body overseeing projects in agriculture, food security, logistics, renewable energy, and investment. Under the new law, the authority will operate as an independent special-purpose state body with its own legal personality and greater flexibility to manage large-scale development and investment projects, attract local and foreign investment, and increase private sector participation. The restructuring comes as the Future of Egypt Authority has expanded far beyond its original agricultural mandate since its launch in 2022 as part of the New Delta project under the supervision of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Today, the authority oversees projects spanning agricultural reclamation, grain storage, livestockContinue reading "Egypt Parliament Approves Law Granting Future of Egypt Authority Independence"
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ASEC Company for Mining (ASCOM), a regional mining company, reported net profits in both its standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. According to the company’s financial disclosure to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), consolidated revenue rose to EGP 3.921 billion in 2025 from EGP 3.228 billion in 2024. Standalone […]
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ADES International Holding (ADES) secured two offshore drilling contracts in the UK North Sea and Nigeria, totaling approximately SAR 858.3 million ($228.56 million), according to a press release by the company. In the UK, ADES signed an agreement with NEO NEXT+ Energy E&P UK Limited to deploy the Shelf Drilling Fortress jack-up rig. The contract […]
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