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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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}
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Egyptian water officials have dismissed viral social media reports alleging the total failure of flood protection dams in Nuweiba, assuring the public that the infrastructure successfully contained massive rainwater surges following recent torrential storms across South Sinai. Rebuffing claims of three-meter-high floodwaters breaking through defenses, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation clarified that all …
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European airports experienced widespread disruption on Thursday, after at least 25 flights were diverted or forced to make emergency landings due to bomb threats, with eight cases linked to Italy. On Thursday morning, airports across Europe were placed on high alert following a new wave of bomb threats directed at various airport operators. At least …
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International golf media have highlighted Egypt’s hosting of the 13th edition of the World Golf Awards (WGA 2026), set to take place on Saturday, 7 November, at Madinaty Golf Club. Specialised outlets including Golf Today, Golf Business News, and Golf Industry Asia covered the event. They pointed to the significance of Egypt hosting the ceremony […]
Egypt's remittances recovered after the 2023 slump. CBE and World Bank figures explain the rebound, transfer costs and what recipients can check when money is late
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attended the marriage contract ceremony of Amira, the daughter of a late Egyptian Armed Forces officer, on Thursday, 5 November, fulfilling a promise he made to her eight years earlier. Amira is the daughter of Brigadier General Mohamed Saad Mostafa Ayad, who was killed in the line of duty, according to a presidential statement. Ayad was killed on 28 November 2014 when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a military vehicle in the Gesr El-Suez area of Cairo. According to a military statement published at the time, the attackers were travelling in an unmarked car without licence plates and fled the scene, leaving Ayad dead and two other military personnel injured. The shooting took place amid heightened security across Egypt ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations at the time. Military personnel had been deployed to protect public facilities and infrastructure, while security forces were responding to threats of violence in several areas. Four years later, during a Police Academy graduation ceremony in 2018, Amira spoke to el-Sisi about her wish to have her father present on her wedding day. “If our attending your wedding would be enough forContinue reading "el-Sisi Fulfills Eight-Year Promise to Fallen Officer’s Daughter"
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Egypt’s Armed Forces apprehended 691 people, including 151 Egyptians and 540 foreign nationals, during a campaign against illegal gold mining in the Eastern Desert, according to Military Spokesperson Colonel Ahmed Othman Ali on Thursday, 5 November. Speaking at a press conference, Othman announced that the fourth phase of the campaign would begin on Saturday, 7 November, following three phases conducted between 14 June and 29 October. He said another 6,614 people had voluntarily surrendered before the operations began. The Armed Forces also seized 34 weapons, 6,307 rounds of ammunition, 317 vehicles, and 916 pieces of engineering and technical equipment. The campaign also resulted in the removal of 4,488 tents and makeshift shelters used in illegal mining operations. According to Othman, the operations targeted armed criminal groups involved in unauthorised gold extraction, some of which were linked to cross-border weapons trafficking, drug smuggling, and illegal migration. He said the first phase took place near Marsa Alam, while the second targeted the Jabal Eiqaat area in the Eastern Desert. During the operations, two military officers were killed in exchanges of fire: Colonel Ahmed Samir and Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed Gouda. Othman also highlightedContinue reading "Two Military Officers Martyred as Egypt Arrests 691 in Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining"
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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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UAE natural gas company Dana Gas has posted a 48% year-on-year (YoY) surge in net profits during the first nine months (9M) of 2026, according to a press release on November 6. The company’s net profit jumped to AED 558 Mn ($152 Mn) in 9M 2026 from AED 379 Mn ($103 Mn) a year earlier. […]
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