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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Renowned singer Amr Diab topped the trending charts on “X” (formerly Twitter) just half an hour after releasing the music video for his song “Lola El Banat.” The artist released the official music video for “Lola El Banat” on his official YouTube channel and digital platforms, following the song’s massive success since its initial release …
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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has warned of the upcoming weather conditions and the continuation of high temperatures. This coincides with the arrival of the Indian Seasonal Low—nicknamed the “Summer Monster”—which significantly increases humidity levels, thereby heightening the sensation of heat. The EMA announced the weather forecast for August 2026, predicting extremely hot conditions during …
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Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) announced it is closely monitoring foreign media coverage regarding the incident at Damietta Port, aiming to ensure the dissemination of accurate information. The SIS emphasized its ongoing commitment to communicating with foreign correspondents and international media outlets to provide them with precise and documented updates. The agency stated that these […]
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The IMF board approved a $1.8bn disbursement for Egypt following the seventh review under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and the second review under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement. The completion of the reviews under the 48-month EFF and RSF arrangements enables Egyptian authorities to immediately draw SDR 1.11bn (about $1.5bn) under […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday, 31 July, that Hamas has agreed to a plan for the “complete disarmament” of the group and other armed factions in Gaza as part of the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire initiative. According to Trump, the agreement was reached through the Board of Peace, an international body established under his Gaza peace plan. In a post on Truth Social, he said the deal marks a “major milestone” toward ending the conflict and thanked Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye for their mediation efforts. A senior Hamas official also told the BBC that the group had agreed to the Board of Peace’s proposal to fully disarm in Gaza and said an official statement would be issued soon. Trump said the agreement envisions a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as the disarmament process is completed, with an international stabilization force and a new Palestinian police force taking responsibility for security in the territory. The Board of Peace announced that the agreement followed months of negotiations and that its focus has now shifted to implementation. The body was established under Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, which includesContinue reading "Trump Says Hamas Agrees to Disarm Under Gaza Peace Plan"
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Egypt’s men’s fencing team won the bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships after edging Israel 39-38 in a third-place match on Wednesday, 29 July. The Egyptian quartet of Mohamed El-Sayed, Youssef Shamel, Mahmoud Mohsen and Mahmoud El-Sayed finished on the podium after an impressive run through the tournament in Hong Kong, which runs from July 22 to 30. Egypt opened its campaign with a 44-33 victory over Portugal in the round of 32 before edging Spain 36-35 in the last 16. The team then produced a commanding display in the quarter-finals, beating Russia 45-35 to secure a place in the semi-finals. Egypt’s bid for a place in the final ended with a 41-32 defeat to Kazakhstan, but the team recovered to beat Israel in a closely fought bronze-medal match, with the contest decided by a golden touch after the scores were tied at 38-38. The result adds to a growing list of achievements for Egypt’s men’s epee team, which has established itself among the world’s leading sides in recent years. In 2025, the team made history by winning their first-ever Fencing World Cup title, defeating world champions andContinue reading "Egypt Defeat Israel to Secure World Championship Bronze in Fencing"
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