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.
Enjoy the lively streets and markets of Cairo in this high‑definition walking tour.
An immersive livestream‑style walking tour through different neighborhoods of Cairo.
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}
Amnesty International on Wednesday issued an official statement warning that the Israeli army’s repeated use of mass evacuation and non-return orders to forcibly displace and terrorize hundreds of thousands of people in Lebanon is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. These orders have been used as a deliberate tool to forcibly displace civilians from …
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When Kenyan tech entrepreneur Paul Akwabi visited a juvenile prison on the outskirts of Mombasa, he didn’t see young criminals — he saw himself. Having grown up in some of Nairobi’s poorest neighborhoods like Kibera, among the world’s largest slums, childhood memories of delivering drugs, guns and other illegal items for older boys flooded back. …
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Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to regulate and organize Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market. The meeting, attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and the […]
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Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange of medical expertise. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met his Kenyan counterpart, Aden Bare Duale, to explore opportunities for […]
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In Egypt, 18 June marks the official celebration of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year), which astronomically fell on 17 June. The Hijri New Year begins with the start of Muharram, the first month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar. Its epoch was set as the year of the Hijra, Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Islamic organizations worldwide determine the start of each new month, including the new year, through local moon sightings. In Egypt, Dar al-Ifta, the country’s highest Islamic authority, announced the new year through its official channels. This corresponds to the Islamic year 1448H, while the Gregorian year is 2026. The gap between the two dates comes down to how each calendar tracks time: the Islamic lunar year runs about eleven to twelve days shorter than the solar year approximated by the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the Islamic New Year shifts earlier on the Gregorian calendar each year rather than falling on a fixed date. To mark the occasion, we share a series of photos from the historic Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo. Established in 1905, the museum is consideredContinue reading "For the New Hijri Year, a Look Inside the Museum of Islamic Art"
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President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, 16 June, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France, where the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, and the Nile water issue, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian Presidency on Wednesday, 17 June. During the meeting, Al-Sisi congratulated Trump on the recently reached agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it would contribute to ending the war and reducing tensions across the region. The president affirmed Egypt’s readiness to continue working with regional and international partners to support efforts aimed at achieving lasting solutions to ongoing conflicts. According to the presidency, Trump praised Egypt’s role in supporting negotiations and efforts to de-escalate tensions, as well as Al-Sisi’s personal contribution to advancing dialogue in the region. He also expressed his desire to maintain close coordination between Cairo and Washington in support of regional peace and stability. The two leaders also discussed developments in Gaza and the Palestinian cause, with Al-Sisi stressing that a just resolution remains essential to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. He also reaffirmed Egypt’sContinue reading "Al-Sisi, Trump Discuss Gaza, US-Iran Agreement at G7 Summit"
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During its weekly meeting, the Cabinet approved the implementation of an about 869-megawatt (MW) wind power project by the international renewable energy company, Voltalia, according to a Cabinet statement. The project will be developed on land allocated by the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). Under the agreement, Voltalia will invest $53 million and is […]
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Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi witnessed the signing of a new agreement with British Harbour Energy and a memorandum of principles (MoP) with Italy’s Eni, in a move aimed at attracting fresh investments, expanding exploration activities, and boosting Egypt’s natural gas production, noted a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral […]
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