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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New York — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Intel has struck a deal with Apple to start producing computer chips in the United States. “I decided to help Intel because we need to design and build our Chips right here in America,” Trump wrote in a social media post on Truth Social. Shares of Intel …
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Hezbollah accused Israel of “escalating violations” of a ceasefire on Friday, as inflamed hostilities in Lebanon threaten tenuous negotiations between the US and Iran. In a statement, the Iran-backed militant group said it “will remain vigilant against any aggression,” accusing Israel of “committing massacres” and “destroying residential buildings.” Israel’s military launched a wave of lethal …
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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 a press conference on 15 June at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a partnership was announced with Gala de Danza, marking the Mexican dance company’s regional and Egyptian debut at one of Egypt’s most iconic cultural landmarks. The collaboration will culminate in a special event at the GEM on Thursday, 5 November 2026, bringing together elements of heritage and contemporary artistic performance. GEM representatives emphasized that the institution views culture as a force that inspires communities and bridges generations. In that spirit, the partnership was framed as a natural extension of the museum’s mission to support artistic expression across disciplines, including dance, music, art, food, education, innovation, youth engagement, and sustainability. Gala de Danza’s founder and artistic director, ballet theatre dancer Christina Lyon, highlighted the company’s defining strength: the ability to bring together artists from across the world to create meaningful encounters in extraordinary settings. She described Cairo, and the GEM, as a unique venue for that purpose, where the “stillness of ancient collections meets the energy of live performance.” Lyon stressed that the event is designed for local impact, offering emerging Egyptian performers the opportunity to be seen,Continue reading "Grand Egyptian Museum and Gala de Danza Announce Regional Debut for Cairo Performance"
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Egypt has signed four agreements worth EUR 690 million (EGP 39.48 billion) to modernize two major railway freight corridors linking industrial zones, dry ports, and seaports, according to an announcement by French rail manufacturer Alstom on Friday, 19 June. The agreements, signed between Egyptian National Railways (ENR) and a consortium led by Alstom alongside Egyptian firms Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus, will upgrade the 6th of October City–Alexandria corridor and the Belbes–10th of Ramadan railway line. According to Alstom, the projects aim to improve freight movement, strengthen national logistics, and enhance connectivity between industrial hubs and key ports on both the Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts. The larger of the two projects, valued at EUR 550 million (EGP 31.47 billion), will modernize the railway corridor connecting 6th of October City and Alexandria through new digital signalling systems, upgraded telecommunications infrastructure, reinforced power systems, and track rehabilitation. The upgrades are expected to reduce travel times along the route by nearly 80 minutes. A second project, worth EUR 140 million (EGP 8.01 billion), will modernize the Belbes–10th of Ramadan railway line, improving freight transport to one of Egypt’s largest industrial zones.Continue reading "Egypt Signs EUR 690 Million Rail Modernization Agreements"
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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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