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}
It’s a tough job market for software engineering hopefuls. Tens of thousands of jobs cuts across the industry have increased competition for open spots. The rise of AI has spurred fears of cheating during interviews, and company priorities are changing as the tech evolves almost daily. But hiring managers have a bigger concern: Now that …
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The Israeli military has captured the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, a site it hasn’t held for 26 years, as it expands its incursion deeper into its neighbor’s territory. The capture of the castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh and roughly 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) from the Israeli border, comes after days of fierce …
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Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the Panhesy Tomb site in the Matariya district of Ain Shams, unveiling new evidence of funerary practices and daily life in the ancient necropolis of Heliopolis across multiple historical periods. The discovery was made by an Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme […]
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Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that EGP 90bn has been earmarked in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget to expand programmes supporting production, exports, and entrepreneurship. Kouchouk said the allocations include EGP 48bn for export rebate payments and EGP 7bn to support the tourism sector, underscoring the government’s commitment to building an economy capable of […]
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Israel has been added to a United Nations blacklist on conflict-related sexual violence, according to reports by Reuters and Agence France-Presse on Friday, 29 May. The blacklist is part of the UN Secretary-General’s annual report to the Security Council on conflict-related sexual violence, which tracks state and non-state actors accused of committing or facilitating systematic sexual violence during armed conflicts. The decision was reportedly included in the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on conflict-related sexual violence, which documents allegations involving parties accused of systematic sexual violence in armed conflicts. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said he had been informed of the decision during a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In a post published on X, Danon criticised the move, saying that “equating the democratic State of Israel with Hamas terrorists is a new low.” According to AFP, the report documents allegations involving Israeli military, security, and prison personnel against Palestinian detainees in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories since 2023. The allegations reportedly include sexual violence, forced nudity, and abuse in detention facilities involving Palestinian men, women, and children. The report also reportedly states that UNContinue reading "UN Places Israel on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Blacklist"
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Egypt defeated Russia 1-0 in a friendly at Cairo International Stadium, with Mostafa Ziko scoring the winner as the Pharaohs continue preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
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Egypt expects to fully settle its outstanding dues to foreign oil and gas partners, reaching “zero arrears” by June 10, 2026, thereby accelerating the initial June 30 deadline. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, disclosed this during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, noting that regular payments pushed foreign partners’ arrears down […]
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Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries posted an unaudited net profit after tax of EGP 5.63 billion during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, marking 102% year-on-year (YoY). These results were disclosed in the company’s unaudited financial statement submitted to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) following its board of directors meeting held on April 29. The […]
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