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.
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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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President Donald Trump said Monday that “jihadists” are being elected “all over the place” — trying a new, incendiary line of attack against Democrats with the midterm election just three months away. “Well, the one thing is, we have jihadists being elected all over the place,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, without specifying …
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AP — A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or …
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US forces fired missiles to disable a commercial vessel attempting to breach the naval blockade on Iran on Tuesday, as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its conditions, including ending regional conflicts. The Blockade Strike US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that an MH60 naval helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles […]
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Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is allocating EGP 6bn for the third tranche of the lump-sum export subsidy dues payment for shipments made before 1 July 2024. Kouchouk said applications from exporting companies wishing to benefit from the third tranche of the initiative will be accepted from 16 August until 1 October, with […]
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Egypt ranks second by nationality on Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list, with 15 Egyptian chief operating executives (CEOs) represented across banking, real estate, finance, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and other major sectors. Seven Egyptian-headquartered companies also feature in the ranking, underscoring the growing regional influence of the country’s corporate leaders. Egypt accounts for nearly 15 percent of the individuals represented in the ranking. Below are the leading Egyptian CEOs and Egyptian companies featured. Hisham Talaat Moustafa: Egypt’s Real Estate Powerhouse One of the highest-ranked Egyptian business leaders is Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding), an Egyptian multinational real estate development company, who ranks No. 30. TMG has expanded beyond Egypt into markets including Saudi Arabia and Oman, while continuing to develop some of Egypt’s largest integrated residential and hospitality communities. Mohamed El-Etreby: Leading Egypt’s Largest Bank Mohamed El-Etreby, CEO of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), is the highest-ranked Egyptian CEO from the country’s banking sector. El-Etreby assumed his position in 2024. NBE, Egypt’s largest bank, has more than 35,000 employees and hundreds of branches nationwide. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab and HishamContinue reading "Egyptian CEOs Dominate Representation in Forbes Middle East’s Top CEOs 2026"
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Skywatchers around the world are set to witness a rare combination of four astronomical events on Wednesday, 12 August, including a new moon, a six-planet alignment, a total solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. While the solar eclipse will not be visible from Egypt, several of the other celestial events will offer opportunities for observation from the country. The first event is expected to be a new moon, which will occur at 8:36 p.m. Cairo time. With the Moon positioned between Earth and the Sun, its faintness will leave the night sky darker than usual, creating favourable conditions for observing stars and meteors from areas with limited light pollution. In the hours before dawn, Egyptian skywatchers will also have the chance to look for the six-planet alignment, with Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune appearing together in the sky. Jupiter, Mercury, Mars and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye under suitable conditions, while Uranus will require binoculars and Neptune a telescope. The Perseid meteor shower will also be visible from Egypt, reaching its peak around 12 August. The absence of bright moonlight isContinue reading "Egypt’s Skies Are in for a Rare Celestial Show, Tomorrow August 12"
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Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has launched two international bid rounds offering 14 blocks for oil and natural gas exploration across the country’s upstream areas, according to a statement by Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG). The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) is offering six blocks, with bids closing at 12 p.m. Cairo time […]
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Egypt plans to increase exploration and production activities by around 20% during 2026, as part of new contractual models aimed at shortening well drilling timelines and accelerating exploration programs and their results, Karim Badawi said in a meeting to review the performance of Egypt’s upstream and refining activities and discuss the sector’s key targets and […]
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