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 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}
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The technical staff of the Egyptian national team, led by head coach Hossam Hassan, has scheduled a friendly match against Tanzania on October 5 in Cairo. The fixture forms part of the Pharaohs’ broader preparation strategy for upcoming continental commitments, centered around the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The mid-autumn friendly follows Egypt’s opening …
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Three people were killed and 64 others injured in a collision between a bus and a trailer truck on the Dabaa Axis road in Matrouh Governorate. The injured were rushed to El-Dabaa Central Hospital to receive the necessary medical care. Their injuries varied in severity, including bruises, abrasions, fractures, lacerations, suspected internal bleeding, and miscellaneous …
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The Central Bank of Egypt confirmed that recent United States measures imposed on Banque Misr’s branch in the United Arab Emirates, in connection with economic restrictions on Iran, will not impact the Egyptian banking sector or the bank’s domestic operations. US Dollar Transactions Restricted The central bank stressed that the US action is strictly limited […]
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A team of 100 chefs from the All-Russian Gastronomic Map of Russia project will prepare 20,000 free tasting portions of regional and global dishes at the Taste of the Peoples of the World gastronomic festival, scheduled to run from September 11 to 17 as part of the International Festival of Youth (IFY) – 2026. Global […]
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Security authorities in Giza have arrested six individuals, including five students and a delivery worker, following the viral spread of a social media video depicting the violent abduction of a young woman in broad daylight. Investigators tracked down the victim, who lives in the Al-Ahram area. She told police that a car stopped near her in the First Sheikh Zayed district, before one of the men pulled a knife, and the group forced her inside. Inside the car, they physically attacked and harassed her and tried to sexually assault her. The woman fought back and broke the car’s windows. The attackers eventually pushed her out onto a street in the Second Sheikh Zayed area and stole her phone. Police used the viral video to track down the car, which was missing its front license plate and had expired papers. Officers arrested the driver and five passengers, including five students and one delivery worker. Three of the suspects have a criminal history involving robbery, drugs, and other crimes. Police also found powdered drugs in the car, along with the knife used in the attack and the victim’s stolen phone. WhenContinue reading "Six Egyptian Men Arrested Following Abduction and Sexual Assault Video"
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EgyptAir announced on Wednesday, 26 August, a global partnership with Spain’s football club (FC) Barcelona for three seasons, extending through the 2028-29 season. Under the terms of the deal, EgyptAir will become a global partner of the Catalan club, becoming the official airline partner for Barcelona’s men’s soccer team as well as its basketball and handball squads. Handball players will wear the EgyptAir logo on the front of their jerseys during matches, and the airline will receive additional marketing benefits as part of the partnership. The club said the agreement reflects EgyptAir’s strategy to grow its fleet and expand its international route network to improve its services. According to the club, the deal offers a chance to widen the global reach of its brand, tap into new markets and strengthen its international standing. Marc Bruix, Barcelona’s head of global partnerships, said linking the club with EgyptAir, a leading player in international aviation, was a natural step in its expansion efforts. He added that the sponsorship reinforces Barcelona’s commitment to bringing its values and passion to fans across the Middle East and Africa, regions where the club said it maintains aContinue reading "EgyptAir Partners With FC Barcelona Through 2029 Season"
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, is pushing Petrojet’s expansion into regional markets as the state-owned Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Company (PETROJET) signs a $22.7 million contract to connect Jordan’s Muwaqqar Industrial Development Area to the natural gas network. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, and Waleed Lotfy, Chairman of […]
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TAQA Arabia has entered the Jordanian market by initiating a 14-kilometer natural gas pipeline project for Al-Rawdah Industrial City, part of two industrial-city gas projects backed by $70 million from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), according to Petra. The project forms part of two natural gas supply projects for El-Rawdah and Muwaqqar industrial […]
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