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.
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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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Egyptian Member of Parliament and renowned media personality Mostafa Bakry stated that the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi earlier in February cannot be perceived as isolated from the intricate political and security climate that has swept Libya. During an interview on the program “Ard Al-Kinana”, a digital production featured across Al-Arabiya platforms and hosted by journalist …
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Mexico will make history this summer as the first country to host three World Cups, but the excitement over that record is not reflected among Mexican fans. Francisco Javier Ferreira remembers the two World Cups he attended in his home country in 1970 and 1986, but he will not be able to attend the third. …
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What began as a maternal health awareness initiative inside the maternity wards of Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital has evolved into a wider grassroots movement dedicated to women’s health, awareness, and the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Egypt. The “Enty El Aham” (“You Are More Important”) initiative was founded more than a decade ago by […]
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In today’s world, where globalization is often applied in a uniform and single-minded way, a phenomenon understood largely in terms of erasing cultural boundaries, the role of translation emerges as the last vestige of soft power, perhaps even the only remaining means of protecting and re-presenting identity in a way that preserves its value within […]
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Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has ordered telecom operators to introduce cheaper internet and mobile packages on Wednesday, 6 May, in a move aimed at expanding digital access, even as it simultaneously approved selective price increases of between 9 percent and 15 percent on other services. Under the new directive, fixed internet providers must offer an entry-level package priced at LE 150 (around USD 2.80) per month, down from the current market floor of LE 210 (around USD 3.90). On the mobile side, a new LE 5 (around USD 0.09) data package will be introduced, replacing the cheapest available option, which currently costs around LE 13 (around USD 0.24). The NTRA also announced that all government and educational websites will remain freely accessible on both fixed and mobile networks, even after users exhaust their monthly data allowances, which is a measure designed to ensure public services remain reachable regardless of a subscriber’s usage or income level. The regulator cited a surge in demand for the pricing changes on the higher end, noting that fixed internet consumption rose by 36 percent over the past 12 months alone. That growth,Continue reading "Egypt Orders Cheaper Internet and Mobile Packages"
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Egypt’s Ministry of Transport announced that the first phase of the East Nile Monorail will open to passengers this Wednesday, 6 May, running daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The line will connect El-Moshir Tantawi Station in Nasr City to Justice City Station in the New Administrative Capital, offering a direct link between New Cairo and the capital for residents and government employees alike. The first phase covers 16 stations, including El-Moshir Tantawi, One Ninety, Air Force Hospital, Al-Narges, Al-Mustathmereen district, Lotus Station, Golden Square, Beit Al-Watan, Al Fattah Al Alim Mosque, R1 District, R2 District, Finance and Business, The city of Arts and Culture, Government District, Misr Mosque, and Justice City. The line integrates with existing transit infrastructure, connecting with the Light Rail Transit (LRT) at the City of Arts and Culture Station, with a future link to Metro Line 6 planned at Al-Narges Station. Each station features staircases and escalators, as well as internal and external elevators. Dedicated pathways, tactile maps, and visual guidance systems have been installed throughout ticketing halls and platforms for passengers with disabilities, with designated wheelchair spaces inside the carriages fitted with safetyContinue reading "Egypt Launches First Phase of East Nile Monorail on Wednesday"
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Egypt has secured investment commitments exceeding $19 billion from international oil companies (IOC)s over the next three years, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during the cabinet’s weekly meeting. He broke down the figure to: $8 billion from Italy’s Eni, $5 billion from British Petroleum(bp), $2 billion from the UAE’s Arcius Energy, and $4 billion from […]
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Egypt Gas recorded a net profit after tax of EGP 321.8 million in 2025, marking 11% increase from 2024. This came on the back of a 20 % increase in the company’s revenues during the same period to stand at EGP 9 billion, according to the company’s financial results. The company increased the value of […]
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