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.
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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}
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}
At least 24 people have been killed and more than 50 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a powerful explosion targeting a train transporting military personnel in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan. Local authorities confirmed that the blast ripped through the provincial capital of Quetta, triggering a massive, city-wide security and medical mobilization. In …
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has issued an urgent warning to prospective global and local visitors regarding a sophisticated wave of cyber scams capitalizing on the museum’s monumental appeal. Ahmed Ghoneim, the CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum, revealed that specialized teams are continuously tracking dozens of fraudulent websites and fake social media pages. These …
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Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks with Emad El Senbaty, Chairperson of the French Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, joined by representatives of the chamber’s industry committee headed by Ahmed El Assar. The discussions, held within AOI’s mandate to strengthen industrial and trade relations and attract investment to […]
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The Swiss Chamber in Egypt (SwissCham Egypt) hosted its Annual Gala Dinner 2026 in Cairo under the theme “Two Nations, One Shared Impact – A Legacy Beyond Generations,” bringing together senior officials, diplomats, and business leaders to celebrate the expanding economic partnership between Egypt and Switzerland. The event underscored the strength of bilateral relations, with […]
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Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced on Sunday, 24 May, that the country remains free of Ebola cases, stressing that the current risk to citizens remains low despite growing global concern over the virus. Ebola is a severe viral disease that can cause fever, internal bleeding, and organ failure. According to the World Health Organization, past outbreaks have had fatality rates ranging from 25 to 90 percent depending on the outbreak and access to treatment. In a statement, the ministry said it is closely monitoring international epidemiological developments following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of a global health emergency after Ebola cases were reported in several countries. The ministry urged citizens to postpone non-essential travel to Ebola-affected countries and regions to ensure their safety. For those who must travel, authorities advised adhering strictly to preventive measures issued by local health authorities and avoiding direct contact with suspected cases or bodily fluids. The statement also confirmed that Egypt has raised preparedness levels across all air, sea, and land entry points. According to the ministry, quarantine departments have intensified health screening procedures for arrivals coming from affected countries, with travelersContinue reading "Egypt Confirms No Ebola Cases, Urges Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Affected Areas"
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In the first five minutes of the feminist film El Bab El Maftouh (The Open Door, 1963), Laila, played by Faten Hamama, transitions through three different states at once, each symbolizing the entirety of her story within only a few scenes. The first scene shows her joining a school protest, fighting against imperialism and the oppression of women. The second shows her being violently beaten by her father in her home. And finally, the third scene places her within the walls of her own bedroom, unwilling to open the door to anyone. From one scene to the next, Laila becomes a different person, as though the woman in the first scene is no longer the same woman in the second. She is first presented as powerful, resisting in the streets, and within seconds, she is reduced to complete vulnerability inside her own home. By the third scene, she is locked inside her bedroom, as though the “free woman” who existed at the beginning of the film had either never existed at all or had died the moment she returned home. Without relying on a lengthy or complicated storyline, theContinue reading "The Letter That Helped Ignite Egypt’s Feminist Awakening"
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Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO), Egypt’s largest nitrogen fertilizer producer, recorded an 88% year-on-year (YoY) surge in consolidated net profit after tax for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reaching EGP 5.3 billion. The increase was driven by a 29% increase in sales revenues to EGP 8.2 billion during the January–March period of 2026, according […]
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Egypt Gas recorded an 11.7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit after tax for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reaching EGP 219.3 million. This bottom-line growth was supported by a 27.49% surge in operating revenues, which climbed to EGP 2.152 billion during the January–March period of 2026, according to the company’s financial disclosure submitted […]
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