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}
Egypt’s Defence Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher oversaw the main phase of the “Badr 2026” tactical military exercise, conducted by a unit of the Third Field Army with live ammunition, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain combat readiness. According to a military statement, the exercise was attended by Chief of Staff Ahmed Khalifa, senior commanders, […]
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discussed expanding cooperation in education and technology with Hiroshima University President Mitsuo Ochi, underscoring the growing educational partnership between Egypt and Japan. According to the Egyptian presidency, Al-Sisi expressed appreciation for Egypt’s strong bilateral relations with Japan and praised the ongoing collaboration with Hiroshima University in both basic and higher […]
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Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber has ordered on Tuesday 28 April a halt on issuing new licences for restaurant and café activities in several of the capital’s most historic and residential districts, including Heliopolis, Maadi, Zamalek, and Garden City. The decision was approved by the Supreme Committee for Public Shop Licenses and is intended to protect the architectural heritage and the largely residential character of these neighborhoods. Under the new rules, the ban applies to the issuance of any fresh licences for café and restaurant operations within the specified districts, meaning existing licensed establishments will remain the only permitted operators. The measure is framed as a regulatory response to growing local concerns, with the governor pointing to repeated complaints from residents as well as civil society organizations about the effects of the commercial expansion in these areas. Saber said the policy is primarily designed to address persistent problems linked to noise pollution and disturbances that residents attribute to the increasingly “random” spread of café and restaurant activities. He also stressed the need to prevent the conversion of residential units into administrative or commercial spaces, warning that such changes have disruptedContinue reading "Cairo Governor Halts New Café and Restaurant Licences in Residential-Central Districts"
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The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday, 28 April, that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) effective May 1, removing one of the group’s top producers and further testing the cartel’s influence over global oil markets. The decision, shared through the UAE’s state-run news agency WAM, also includes the country’s withdrawal from the broader OPEC+ alliance, which coordinates with other producers like Russia to help manage oil supplies and prices. In its statement, the UAE described the move as part of its long-term economic strategy and shifting energy priorities. Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei noted the country’s respect for Saudi Arabia’s leadership in OPEC and stressed that the exit was not the result of a dispute with Riyadh. The UAE, which joined OPEC in 1967 through its emirate of Abu Dhabi, currently ranks as the cartel’s third-largest producer. Before recent regional conflicts, it was producing around 3.4 million barrels of crude per day, with the potential to reach about 5 million barrels. Why Now? Analysts point to the UAE’s desire for greater flexibility and freedom. The country has felt constrained by OPEC’s production quotas andContinue reading "UAE to Exit OPEC, Putting Pressure on Global Oil Markets"
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The National Gas Company (NATGAS), a subsidiary of Valmore Holding, has extended natural gas services to over two million households across Egypt, underscoring the company’s sustained growth and capacity to serve a broad segment of citizens. Building on more than 25 years of expertise, NATGAS has accelerated the expansion of its network across key governorates, […]
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) is advancing negotiations with France’s TotalEnergies over expanded gas exploration in the deep Herodotus Basin of the Western Mediterranean, with both sides aiming to finalize a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the near term. This came in a meeting between Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral […]
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