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}
Warsaw, PolandAP — Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has returned Poland’s highest state honor, after the Polish president stripped him of the award as a politically charged dispute over World War II history resurfaced. Ukrainians believed the order “was meant for the Ukrainian People and our army,” Zelensky wrote in a social media post explaining the gesture. …
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Within days of its release, Anthropic’s most sophisticated public AI model was abruptly yanked from customers. The Trump administration called the model a national security risk after being notified of a jailbreak, or a way to get around its internal guardrails. It put an export ban on the model, which barred some of Anthropic’s own …
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The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the registration of Egy Serv and Egyptian International in the Register of Debt Collection Companies for entities operating in non-bank financial activities. The two firms are the first to be registered under the new framework established by the FRA to regulate debt collection activities and provide a clear […]
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Egypt’s total fertility rate fell to 2.34 births per woman at the end of 2025 from 2.54 at the end of 2023, according to data presented at a National Population Council meeting. The country’s crude birth rate also declined to 18.1 births per 1,000 population from 19.5 per 1,000 over the same period, Health and […]
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Egypt earned their first-ever FIFA World Cup finals victory after coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1, with goals from Ziko, Mohamed Salah, and Trezeguet.
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Air Cairo announced on Saturday 20 June an expansion of its international network with new direct flights between Egypt and Greece. Beginning 24 July, the carrier will introduce a route connecting Alexandria and Athens, with the service operating twice weekly,designed to offer passengers a more direct way to travel between the two Mediterranean cities. The airline described the route as a cultural bridge, pointing to the longstanding historical connections shared by Alexandri and Greece’s capital. Promotional materials for the new service emphasize the symbolism of travel between places with deep Greek ties to Alexandria, presenting Athens as a destination that feels both distinctly new and familiar at once. Alongside the Alexandria–Athens launch, Air Cairo also confirmed the start of direct daily flights between Cairo and Athens, as part of its planned expansion effective 24 July. Under the updated schedule, the airline will operate five weekly flights from Cairo to Athens and two weekly flights from Alexandria International Airport to Athens. Air Cairo Chairman & CEO Hussein Sherif said the Athens route aligns with the company’s strategy to expand in European markets, particularly those with historical connections to Egypt. InContinue reading "Air Cairo Expands Egypt–Greece Travel with New Alexandria–Athens Route and Daily Cairo–Athens Flights"
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a grant worth 300,000 Kuwaiti dinars from the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) to finance a feasibility study aimed at increasing the capacity of the electricity interconnection line between Egypt and Jordan, according to Al Ahram citing the official Gazette. […]
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Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has launched drilling operations for a new exploratory well in the northern provinces, marking the first exploration activity in the region since 1978, as part of efforts to expand the country’s hydrocarbon reserves. The ministry stated that the project aims to unlock new oil and gas resources and strengthen upstream activities, […]
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