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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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}
New York — Many Americans feel growing unease about the proliferation of cameras — in people’s hands, on homes and businesses, in public spaces for police use — that seem to be capturing our every move, sparking backlash, protests and users ditching or destroying devices. Now Ring, one of the largest home security camera providers in …
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Iranian politicians are divided over a move by the country’s parliament to approve a bill that would criminalize communications with media outlets deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic. The bill is yet to become law, with some Iranian members of parliament raising concerns that the wording is too broad and could affect essential activities. Moein …
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President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has issued a raft of domestic directives aimed at improving living conditions. He ordered immediate actions on real estate accountability, electricity billing, market controls, and traffic discipline during a speech on Monday. Speaking at the Strategic Command headquarters in the New Administrative Capital during a ceremony marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, […]
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The Egyptian Tourism Authority organised 271 awareness trips and more than 1,000 seminars between January 2025 and June 2026 The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA), has intensified efforts to raise tourism awareness across Egypt, reaching approximately 38,000 citizens through educational trips and seminars between January 2025 and June […]
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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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Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make an official visit to Egypt in the coming days for talks with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, according to a statement from the Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency. The visit will be Xi’s first to Egypt since his trip to Cairo in 2016, and it comes as Egypt and China mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During the visit, Xi and Al-Sisi are set to discuss ways to strengthen their strategic partnerships throughout various fields. In May 2024, during Al-Sisi’s visit to Beijing, the two sides launched the Egypt–China Partnership Year, an initiative celebrating a decade of their partnership, and reaffirmed the 2024–2028 executive programme for cooperation. Beyond diplomacy, economic and defence cooperation has expanded; on 19 August, Egyptian companies signed a series of export contracts with Chinese buyers, including agricultural products, textiles, minerals and engineering goods. Additionally, Egypt and China launched on 22 August the joint air exercise Eagles of Civilization 2026, which includes joint training focused on planning and managing aerial combat operations. Xi’s visit is part of a wider travel plan in the region:Continue reading "Xi Jinping to Visit Egypt as China-Egypt Partnership Marks 70 Years"
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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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The Australian mining company, Velox Energy Materials, is looking to enter the Egyptian market and targets mining areas located within the Arabian-Nubian Shield, as it explores new investment opportunities in the sector, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR). The plans were discussed during a meeting between Minister of […]
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