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}
The suspect in the attack on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company’s headquarters was held without bail on Tuesday in California Superior Court, the Associated Press reported. His arraignment on charges of attempted murder and attempted arson was moved to May 5, according to the AP. The San Francisco district attorney’s …
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The United States’ blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented” and put a halt to most of Tehran’s economic activity in just a day and a half, the head of US Central Command said Wednesday. “An estimated 90 percent of Iran’s economy is fueled by international trade by sea. In less than 36 hours …
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is reinforcing Egypt’s green energy transition with a $65m construction bridging loan to Hassan Allam Utilities (HAU Energy) to develop a new renewable energy project in Benban Solar Park, near Aswan. The financing will support the construction of a 200 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant alongside a […]
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Egypt’s gold investment funds recorded total net assets of EGP 9.28bn in March 2026, according to the latest report by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), reflecting growing demand for this investment vehicle amid market uncertainty. The report showed that the number of investor accounts reached approximately 289,000, highlighting a steadily expanding investor base. Individual investors […]
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In the summer of 1975, a 19-year-old with no formal musical training sat down with a decade-old poem and, amid the beginning of a civil war, composed a melody he assumed few would hear. Fifty years later, Ounadikom (I Call on You, 1976) is still being sung in the streets. Born on 9 July, 1955, in Beirut, Kaabour studied theatre at the Lebanese University before beginning to perform in small cultural gatherings. He came of age during the Lebanese Civil War, a period that would shape both his artistic voice and his political outlook. A Song Born in Crisis In 1975, with the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, Kaabour turned to the 1966 poem by the Palestinian poet Tawfiq Ziad, Ounadikom, setting it to music and performing it as both his first composition and his first vocal test. While he had no formal musical training, the song was born out of a desire to offer moral support to those fighting across various fronts. Shared between his voice and a chorus, his youthful delivery gave the song a raw authenticity. The song spread in ways he could not have anticipated,Continue reading "Ahmad Kaabour: The Man Who Made Art a Form of Resistance in the Arab World"
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Talaat Moustafa Group has unveiled detailed plans for The Spine, a 5-kilometre, 2.4 million sqm mixed-use corridor in Madinaty featuring Egypt's first cognitive city infrastructure, a car-free public realm, 165 towers, and a Special Investment Zone.
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The Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM), a subsidiary of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), reported a net profit of EGP 1.586 billion in 2025, marking a 44% increase from 2024, Chairman Hossam Asad announced during the general assembly meeting convened to review the company’s 2025 fiscal year (FY) results. The meeting highlighted operational […]
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Refined oil product inventories in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), dropped below 10 million barrels (mmbbl) on April 15, marking their lowest level in at least nine years, according to the latest data reported by Reuters. The decline comes as the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran continues to disrupt energy supplies across […]
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