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}
New Zealand voters face weeks of political limbo after a knife-edge election left the country’s conservative coalition government at risk of losing its majority following just a single term in office. Saturday’s preliminary results show Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s National-led coalition with a two seat majority. But the margin is so tight, a small variance …
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said it was “like a bolt from the blue” when President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, the day of the midterm elections, that he would end US aid to Israel. Herzog brought up the issue during a meeting with the Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, the main rival of Prime …
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Egyptian exports of chemicals and fertilisers to France rose to $333m during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 10.1% year-on-year increase from $302.5m during the same period in 2025. The $30.5m increase places France seventh among the top ten international destinations for Egyptian chemical exports, reflecting its growing importance as a European market. […]
Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in financing and implementing new projects across the petroleum, natural gas, refining, petrochemicals and mining sectors. The discussions took place during a meeting with Sameh Shenouda, AFC Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, and an accompanying […]
The Egyptian Football Association has dismissed Hossam Hassan as national team coach and appointed Ceramica Cleopatra's Ali Maher to replace him.
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Egypt has secured the release of nine Egyptian fishermen aboard a vessel detained in Saudi Arabia after accidentally entering the kingdom’s territorial waters, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, 7 November. The fishing vessel, Mohamed Abu Al-Aza’im, was detained on 16 October in the Tabuk region along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast after entering Saudi territorial waters without the required authorisation. The ministry confirmed that the vessel had departed Tabuk with all nine Egyptian crew members on board and was heading back to Egypt. It added that the vessel had been supplied with fuel, food, and other necessary provisions to ensure the crew’s safe return. According to the ministry, the release followed diplomatic efforts and coordination between Egyptian and Saudi authorities. The Foreign Ministry also urged fishermen and vessel operators to comply with maritime navigation and fishing regulations and avoid entering the territorial waters of neighbouring countries without obtaining the necessary permits. The ministry warned that failing to follow these regulations could lead to legal complications and put fishermen’s safety at risk. On 26 October, the Foreign Ministry announced that Egypt’s consulate in JeddahContinue reading "Egypt Secures Release of Nine Fishermen Detained in Saudi Arabia"
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Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has discussed potential cooperation with the African Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance and implement new projects across the oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals and mining sectors, according to a ministry statement on November 7. Badawi met AFC Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Sameh Shenouda and an […]
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UAE energy giant ADNOC has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Indian gas distributor Gujarat Energy to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India from the international gas portfolio of XRG, ADNOC’s international investment company, according to a statement on November 6. The agreement marks the first sale of molecules from XRG’s […]
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