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.
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}
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Friday the grounding of all departing flights from American airports due to a communications issue affecting air traffic control centers across the country. Duffy said Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technicians are investigating the communications problem, affirming that authorities will provide immediate updates as soon as more information becomes …
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Egypt has broken new ground in international digital trade, becoming the first country outside Europe to achieve full technical alignment with the European Union’s electronic signature and seal framework. The milestone was cemented through a new administrative arrangement signed between Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the European Commission. By placing Egypt onto …
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Turkish Airlines launched scheduled flights between Istanbul and Chengdu on 11 November, making the western Chinese city its fourth destination in mainland China after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The airline will operate three flights a week to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Flight TK226 leaves Istanbul Airport on Wednesdays, Fridays and […]
Angola’s ambassador to Egypt, Maquento Sebastião Lopes, credited Presidents João Lourenço and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi with giving a significant boost to relations between the two countries in recent years, at a reception in Cairo on Wednesday marking the 51st anniversary of Angola’s independence and 50 years of diplomatic ties with Egypt. Through regular contact and […]
Egypt has revoked the citizenship of brothers Anas and Tarek Habib after they acquired foreign nationality without prior government approval, according to two Cabinet decisions published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, 12 November. The decisions, signed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, were issued on 1 and 2 November following a recommendation by the Minister of Interior and Cabinet approval. Decision No. 90 of 2026 revoked the citizenship of Tarek Ibrahim Abdel-Rahman Habib, born in Beheira Governorate in September 1994, while Decision No. 93 applied to Anas Ibrahim Abdel-Rahman Mohamed Habib, born in Saudi Arabia in July 1998. Under Egypt’s Nationality Law No. 26 of 1975, Egyptians are required to obtain permission from the Minister of Interior before acquiring another nationality. Those who do so without permission may have their Egyptian citizenship revoked through a Cabinet decision. The decisions did not specify which foreign nationality either brother had acquired. Anas Habib, who is based in the Netherlands, attracted attention in July 2025 after filming himself placing a padlock on the gates of the Egyptian Embassy in The Hague during protests over restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza through the RafahContinue reading "Egypt Revokes Citizenship of Brothers Anas and Tarek Habib Following Controversy"
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Egypt condemned an Israeli airstrike that hit Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, shortly after midnight on Thursday, 12 November, killing at least six Palestinians and injuring dozens of others, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued later that day. The strike hit the hospital’s surgical building, killing patients, medical personnel, and their companions, including a doctor and a child, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The attack also caused extensive damage to the hospital’s medical departments. In its statement, Egypt condemned the continued targeting of healthcare facilities and medical personnel, describing such attacks as violations of international humanitarian law that undermine efforts to maintain the ceasefire and improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Cairo called for an immediate halt to Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement and urged compliance with international humanitarian law, particularly the obligation to protect civilians and medical facilities. Egypt also called on the international community to ensure that the ceasefire is respected and prevent further attacks, allowing the implementation of the peace plan to continue. The Israeli military confirmed carrying out the strike, saying it had targeted a senior Hamas commanderContinue reading "Egypt Condemns Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital"
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