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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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}
Bear attacks in Japan have hit a record high, with 13 deaths and more than 220 injuries recorded between April 2025 and March 2026. It is a sharp increase from the same period the previous year, when three people died and 82 were hurt, and as fall approaches, the bears’ peak feeding season, authorities are …
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More than a thousand people have died since catastrophic flooding hit the Nepal-China border region last Wednesday, with thousands more reported missing. Here’s a look at the disastrous impact of the flooding in numbers: Nepal At least 1,003 people have died in the floods in Nepal, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority …
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Ekaterinburg will host 10,000 participants for the International Festival of Youth from Sept. 11 to 17, serving as the primary venue for the BRICS+ International Youth Mentoring Program and the III BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum. The festival, part of the Youth and Children national project, will feature special sessions for young professionals and entrepreneurs. The […]
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The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed that the trade exchange between Egypt and China rose to $11.3bn during the first half (H1) of 2026, compared with $9.3bn during the same period in 2025, marking a 21.5% increase. In a statement issued on the occasion of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to […]
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Young Egyptian player, Hamza Abdelkarim, made his competitive debut for FC Barcelona during the club’s 5–2 La Liga victory over Rayo Vallecano on Monday, 31 August, becoming the first Egyptian player to represent Barcelona’s first team in a competitive fixture. Abdelkarim entered the match in the closing stages, replacing Raphinha. Although his time on the pitch was brief, the appearance carried enormous significance. He became the first Egyptian player in Barcelona’s history to appear in a competitive match for the first team. He is also only the third Egyptian to play in La Liga, following Mido and Haissem Hassan. The 18-year-old had impressed throughout Barcelona’s preseason, finishing as the team’s leading scorer with four goals. His performances in training also caught the attention of head coach Hansi Flick, who had previously praised the youngster’s mentality, improvement and goalscoring ability. He came onto the pitch as Barcelona controlled the closing moments of a convincing victory, and he was on the field when the Catalan side scored their fifth and final goal. Abdelkarim’s journey to Barcelona came through the youth system at Al Ahly SC before joining Barcelona on loan inContinue reading "Hamza Abdelkarim Makes History With FC Barcelona Debut"
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Egypt is planning a major expansion of Cairo International Airport with a new Terminal 4 designed to handle up to 40 million passengers a year, according to a statement on Monday, 31 August. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reviewed plans for the new terminal during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny and Presidential Advisor for Financial Affairs Ahmed El-Shazly. The new terminal is expected to use the latest airport technology, including artificial intelligence, digital systems and smart operations. These technologies will be used to improve everything from airport efficiency to the passenger experience. El-Sisi has instructed officials to ensure the terminal meets the highest international standards for design, technology, sustainability, safety and security. Cairo International Airport already handles more than 30 million passengers a year, but that number is expected to rise to around 70 million annually. The new terminal will help the airport prepare for that growth by allowing it to handle more passengers and flights. It will also strengthen Cairo’s role as a key gateway connecting Africa, Europe and Asia. The Egyptian government is also looking to increase private sectorContinue reading "Cairo Airport Set for Massive 40 Million Passenger Capacity Terminal 4"
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, said Egypt is moving to restore oil and gas production growth after clearing foreign partners’ arrears, which stood at $6.1 billion in June 2024. Speaking to newspaper editors and media figures, Badawi said Egypt fully cleared the arrears in June 2026, helping restore investor confidence. Exploration and […]
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Mohammed Saeed Al Dhanhani, Director of the Fujairah Emiri Diwan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and senior Fujairah officials to review progress on the Fujairah-Alamein Oil and Gas project. The meeting follows the establishment of a joint venture tasked with developing a petroleum storage and trading hub […]
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