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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Charlie Kirk sat before a Salt Lake City audience of restaurateurs last September 10, dispensing business advice drawn from his own unlikely rise. The conservative activist argued that a company needed a deep connection to the founder’s “energy and vision” to endure, but he also warned that “separating the brand from the founder” was among …
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LOS ANGELESAP — Just days before two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at a San Diego mosque, federal law enforcement officials warned the parents of one of the shooters that their son was making concerning comments about school shootings on the dark web, according to new details included in a recently filed lawsuit. The mother …
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Modon Developments is investing around EGP 5bn in its Green River Tower project in the New Administrative Capital, with approximately EGP 1bn already deployed, according to Jihad Fathy, the company’s Head of New Capital Projects. Fathy said construction completion has reached around 52%, with the company targeting completion of the tower within eight months. Façade, […]
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Aqar Exit has launched Egypt’s first index tracking the real estate assignment market, aiming to monitor activity involving existing property contracts and analyse trends in supply, demand, liquidity, and purchasing power. The index is based on preliminary data recorded between August 8 and September 5, 2026. Mahmoud Ammar, Founder and CEO of Aqar Exit, said […]
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EgyptAir has launched its first direct flight between Cairo International Airport and Zanzibar, Tanzania, according to a statement by the national carrier on Saturday, 5 September. The new route will operate twice a week on Fridays and Sundays, using EgyptAir’s Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. The inaugural flight recorded a load factor of more than 90 percent, according to the airline. The route connects Cairo with Zanzibar, a popular tourist destination in East Africa, while expanding EgyptAir’s network across the African continent. Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, said the new route is part of the airline’s plans to expand its presence in Africa and connect Egypt with strategically important destinations across the continent. He added that the expansion is intended to support tourism and investment ties between Egypt and other African countries while offering passengers more direct travel options. Mohamed Alian, Chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, said the airline introduced special fares in Economy and Business Class to mark the launch of the new route. Tickets for the Cairo-Zanzibar route are available through EgyptAir’s website, its offices worldwide, and travel agents.
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Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa announced a new digital platform focused on family affairs, alongside a set of recommendations addressing emerging challenges facing families, according to a statement by Nazir Ayyad, Grand Mufti of the Republic, on Friday, 4 September. The announcements came at the conclusion of the 11th International Conference of Dar al-Iftaa, held from 2 to 3 September under the theme of protecting the family amid social and technological changes. The conference brought together religious scholars and researchers to discuss issues affecting families, including the impact of digital technology, changing social dynamics, and the growing pressures surrounding marriage and family life. One of the key announcements was the launch of ‘Sakan’, a digital platform designed to provide family-related fatwas, consultations, premarital guidance, and support for reconciliation between family members. The platform is expected to use artificial intelligence to help organize and provide access to a large body of family-related religious guidance. The conference’s recommendations included calls to strengthen protections for children and young people from risks linked to virtual relationship platforms, compulsive gaming, digital gambling, and misleading online content. They also called for greater access to premarital counseling, particularly toContinue reading "Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa Launches ‘Sakan’ Platform for Family Affairs"
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OPEC+ kept its oil production policy unchanged for October as disruptions from the Iran war continue to restrict crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz and limit the group’s ability to influence physical supply. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan and Oman agreed to maintain the policy during a meeting on Sunday. The seven […]
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, directed Cooperation Petroleum Company (CPC) to prepare a five-year plan to expand its products and services into neighboring markets after the company reported strong growth in FY 2025/26. Badawi issued the directive during CPC’s general assembly meeting to approve its FY 2025/26 results. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of […]
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