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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Visitors at the Abu Simbel Temple complex in southern Aswan recently spotted clusters of bats roosting in the elevated sections of the monument, particularly along the high stone ceilings. The sightings caught the attention of tourists during their tours of the historic site. Addressing the issue, an official from the Aswan Antiquities Sector told Al-Masry …
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The leaders of Ukraine and Iran are set to speak at the United Nations General Assembly today amid a pair of ongoing conflicts that, while separate, have contributed to tensions between the countries. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, while Iran has been at war with the US and Israel since …
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly led Egypt’s delegation at the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, 22 September. Speaking at the Leaders’ Meeting on “Partnership for Multilateral Action, Security and Peace,” Madbouly emphasized the need to redirect the capacities of the international financial system toward greater fairness and to ensure it more accurately reflects the interests and needs of the Global South. He also stressed that the multilateral international system must remain at the center of these efforts, highlighting the role of the United Nations in providing assistance to help achieve shared global goals. Madbouly then stressed Egypt’s commitment to multilateralism and to strengthening international cooperation. Egypt’s delegation to the UNGA meetings also includes Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Madbouly also participated on Tuesday in a summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing together leaders and senior officials from across the Middle East. The Egyptian prime minister attended alongside representatives from several Arab and Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states andContinue reading "Egypt’s Madbouly Leads UNGA Delegation and Joins Trump-Hosted Summit on Middle East Peace"
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Egypt’s Ministry of State for Information, alongside editors-in-chief of licensed digital news outlets in Egypt unanimously approved a total ban on photographing citizen funerals and condolence gatherings on Monday, 21 September. The joint resolution was announced during a meeting chaired by Diaa Rashwan, Minister of State for Information, at the ministry’s headquarters in Cairo. Editors agreed to hold colleagues who violate this rule accountable, even if the photographs are published on personal social media accounts. During the meeting, Rashwan urged the digital news platforms to establish a unified representative body. He explained that this entity should represent the outlets as institutions rather than individuals, allowing them to discuss common concerns and speak with a single voice. Rashwan suggested this could operate similarly to the Chamber of Cinema Industry, which was created in 1947. Participating editors outlined several operational challenges facing digital journalism during the discussions. These obstacles mentioned included a lack of information flowing from state ministries, as well as official spokespersons failing to answer press inquiries. The editors noted that these barriers force outlets to rely on unverified sources, making it harder to combat the spread of false newsContinue reading "Egyptian Ministry of State for Information and Digital News Outlets Ban Photography at Citizen Funerals "
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with Eni executives to discuss accelerating the development of new discoveries, raising production and expanding the Italian energy company’s exploration activities in Egypt. The meeting brought together Diego Portoghesi, Eni’s Executive Vice President for North Africa and the Levant; Andrea Barbieri, General Manager of Eni Egypt; […]
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Saudi Aramco has informally told at least three Asian refiners they may soon be able to pick up crude from Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu, according to traders familiar with the matter. Executives at the state-run oil company gave the refiners assurances about future loadings, although Aramco provided no timeline, the traders said. […]
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