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}
Is Liberia an American dumping ground — or a place where a new generation of arrivals can build a new life? That’s the question Liberians are asking themselves after the first people to be deported to the West African country from the United States arrived in the capital, Monrovia. The 20 people on the flight …
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After US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened new sanctions targeting countries with ties to Iran, top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf argued that the US is not in an economic position to restrict its relations with other countries. “The Americans know that no one believes their bluster. Economically, the United States is not in a position …
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When video of a sleek, quick-footed animal darting through the streets of Abshway, a town in Egypt’s Fayoum governorate, began circulating on social media on 18 July, panic followed close behind. Some residents assumed a dangerous predator was on the loose. Environmental and veterinary authorities in Fayoum soon identified the animal as Herpestes ichneumon, the Egyptian mongoose, and said it posed no threat to people, moving to end the online speculation. Built for the hunt The Egyptian mongoose is a lean, low-slung carnivore built for speed and stealth, with a body 48 to 60 centimeters long, a nearly equal-length tail of 33 to 54 centimeters, and a weight of just 1.7 to 4 kilograms. Its slender frame, tapered muzzle, and small rounded ears give it an agile profile, while 35 to 40 teeth, including specialized shearing incisors, allow it to slice through prey as tough and elongated as snakes. With a coarse coat, ranging from gray to reddish-brown and speckled with brown or yellow, it can camouflage in scrubland and farmland, set off by a black-tipped tail and bare patches of skin on the hind feet and around the eyes. Continue reading "Egyptian Mangoose, a Mysterious Visitor in Fayoum Turns Out to Be an Ancient Ally"
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Egyptian swimmer Abdelrahman Sameh powered his way to gold in the men’s 50m butterfly and set a new Mediterranean Games record in the process. The Egyptian star stormed to victory in the men’s 50m butterfly on Saturday evening in Taranto, Italy, touching the wall in 23.18 seconds, a time fast enough to rewrite the Games record books. Egypt is represented across 23 sports at this year’s Games, including athletics, boxing, fencing, gymnastics, handball, judo, karate, swimming, rowing, sailing, table tennis, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling. Sameh’s win comes as Egypt looks to build on its long-standing success at the Mediterranean Games. The country has accumulated 620 medals throughout the history of the competition, including 156 gold, 209 silver and 255 bronze medals.
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, to review Egypt’s 5-year plan for crude oil and natural gas production. The meeting covered production across Egypt’s exploration areas, strategic petroleum product reserves and plans to maintain supplies for the domestic market. Badawi said the […]
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian Eni, in New Alamein to discuss the company’s $8.5 billion investments in Egypt and plans to expand exploration and production activities. Descalzi said Eni aims to strengthen its position as the largest energy company operating in Egypt, where it has established a major presence […]
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