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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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}
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Hamza Abdelkarim, the Barcelona star, is preparing to play his first match with the first team during the pre-season preparation camp. Abdelkarim is currently training with Barcelona under German manager Hansi Flick in the team’s pre-season camp. Barcelona is scheduled to play its first friendly match of the camp on Friday at the sports complex …
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Pilot Ahmed Adel, Chairman and Executive Managing Director of EgyptAir Holding Company, honored Dr. Marwa Salah for her humanitarian efforts and professional medical intervention in saving a passenger’s life. The passenger suffered a sudden health emergency aboard EgyptAir Flight MS780 traveling from London Heathrow to Cairo International Airport on July 10, 2026. The chairman expressed …
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Egypt is currently drafting its second five-year National Human Rights Strategy for the 2026-2031 period to consolidate the values of democracy, citizenship, and the rule of law, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty told a European Parliament delegation on Tuesday. During the meeting, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, […]
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Egypt issued a statement on Tuesday strongly condemning threats by Yemen’s Houthis to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, describing the move as an irresponsible escalation that undermines regional stability. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement warned that the threats endanger the safety of maritime navigation, international trade, and vital waterways. Egypt stated […]
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Egypt expressed its support on Friday, 24 July, for a joint statement issued by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordan condemning recent Iranian attacks, reaffirming its solidarity with Arab states and backing measures to safeguard their security and sovereignty. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad said the GCC-Jordan statement reflected a unified Arab position in confronting the attacks, adding that Egypt fully supports the legitimate measures taken by Arab states to preserve their security, stability, and sovereignty. Earlier on Thursday, the GCC member states and Jordan issued a joint statement condemning what they described as Iranian attacks targeting Gulf countries and Jordan, calling them a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. Egypt also condemned attacks targeting the sovereignty of Arab states, civilians, civilian facilities, and vital infrastructure, while rejecting any actions that threaten the security and freedom of international navigation. The ministry reiterated Egypt’s position on the need to respect the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of all states, reject the use or threat of force, and uphold the principles of good neighbourliness and non-interference in the internal affairsContinue reading "Egypt Reaffirms Support for GCC and Jordan Following Iranian Attacks"
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An allegation of religious discrimination during youth football trials at Al-Ittihad Alexandria Club has prompted official action, with Egyptian authorities launching an investigation after a young player was reportedly excluded because of his Christian identity. The case emerged after the mother, Mervat Younan, claimed that a coach rejected her son during the club’s youth trials because his name revealed his Christian faith, rather than assessing him on his footballing ability. In response, the Ministry of Youth and Sports formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the complaint. According to the ministry, the committee concluded that the coach had committed a violation and that the child’s exclusion was unrelated to his sporting performance. The ministry subsequently instructed Al-Ittihad Alexandria Club to investigate the coach and impose an appropriate disciplinary penalty within 48 hours. The case was also referred to the Public Prosecution to determine whether any criminal offences had been committed. Commenting on the case, Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) welcomed the government’s swift response, describing it as a positive step toward enforcing accountability and combating discrimination. The council stressed that discrimination on the basis of religion or beliefContinue reading "Religious Discrimination at Football Club Sparks Official Action in Egypt"
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Drilling of the offshore Velox-1X exploratory well in the North Cleopatra concession in the Western Mediterranean has revealed promising oil indicators, confirming a functioning petroleum system and crude oil in the area. These results boost the chances of the first crude oil discovery in the Western Mediterranean, pending completion of evaluation and technical studies. Drilling […]
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with representatives from Quantum Capital Group (QCG), a U.S. energy investment firm. The delegation included Charles Davidson, Partner at QCG, and Patrick Hughes, the company’s Managing Director and Head of Global Government Affairs. The meeting explored investment opportunities in Egypt’s petroleum and gas sector, with Quantum […]
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