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}
While both Benjamin Netanyahu and his political opposition claim victory following Israel’s latest elections, the immediate reality remains unresolved. Neither faction secured the 61-seat parliamentary majority needed to form a government, leaving Israeli politics at a complete standstill—unless the opposition and far-right enter a broad national unity coalition, a prospect rendered unlikely by deep ideological …
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Across the Arab world, the recent Israeli elections were monitored with unusual intensity. Many tracked the returns minute by minute, almost expecting Tel Aviv’s ballot boxes to deliver what regional diplomacy and domestic governance have failed to achieve: a shift in hostile policies, the downfall of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, or a viable opening for Palestinian …
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Moscow — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Egypt hopes to expand its nuclear cooperation with Moscow, including the potential for new reactors after 2030, during a meeting at the Kremlin on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit. Al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the timeline and payment […]
Shell Lubricants Egypt and Al Ahly Football Company have renewed their strategic partnership for a further four years under the Shell Rimula brand, extending a collaboration that has lasted more than 12 years. The renewal marks a new phase in one of Shell Lubricants Egypt’s longest-running sports partnerships, building on more than a decade of […]
Three people, including a bus driver, were killed and 25 others were injured on Friday, 30 October, when a passenger bus collided with a heavy truck loaded with sand on the road between Hurghada and Ras Gharib, officials said. The crash occurred about 6 miles past the Jabal al-Zeit area, in the direction of Ras Gharib, in Red Sea Governorate. Other reports placed the site at the 95th kilometer marker of the road. Local news reports said the bus struck the truck from behind, partly blocking traffic. Photographs from the scene, however, showed the front of the bus badly crushed. Five of the injured were foreign nationals: a French citizen, an Italian and three Russians, according to Egyptian news outlets. Dozens of ambulances were dispatched, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals, with injuries ranging from moderate to critical, including fractures and bruises. The Red Sea Governorate’s health undersecretary, Ismail al-Arabi, visited the injured at Ras Gharib Central Hospital, and some of the most serious cases were transferred to Hurghada General Hospital. Security and traffic officials cleared the wreckage and restored the flow of traffic. Prosecutors opened an investigationContinue reading "Three Dead, 25 Injured as Bus Hits Truck on Egypt’s Red Sea Highway"
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An unexpected digital billboard hack in Giza has caught attention after inappropriate footage appeared on a large advertising screen on Thursday, October 29. Egypt’s Ministry of Interior has now revealed what happened, explaining that the incident was linked to a cyberattack on an international advertising provider. According to the ministry, the billboard is owned by an advertising company that works with an international provider to display digital advertisements. However, the provider’s website was hacked, causing the footage to appear on the Giza screen and several other digital billboards in different countries at the same time. Following the incident, the advertising company suspended broadcasts across its screens while working to address the security breach and restore normal service. The ministry also confirmed that legal measures have been taken in response to the incident. October 2026 has become an alarming month for the global cybersecurity industry, with a series of significant cyberattacks, security breaches, and software vulnerabilities affecting companies, technology platforms, and government organisations. The situation has increasingly been described as “Black October”, a term used by cybersecurity experts and online technology communities to describe the unusually high number of cyberContinue reading "Digital Billboard Hack Causes Inappropriate Footage to Appear in Giza"
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Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has identified promising potential for unconventional oil production in parts of the Western Desert, following technical studies conducted by oilfield services company NESR in cooperation with a US institution and international specialists, according to a minsitry statement on October 30. Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi met NESR Chairman and […]
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Chevron reported third-quarter 2026 earnings of $9.9 Bn, up from $3.5 Bn a year earlier, as higher refining margins and crude oil realizations boosted results, according to a press release published by the company on October 30. However, earnings fell from $12.1 Bn in the second quarter amid unfavorable timing effects, the press release showed. […]
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