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}
Unable to convince Americans to embrace the AI data centers they hate, President Donald Trump is instead exercising the one power he believes is absolute in the presidency: a rebrand. But unlike Lake America, the Gulf of America, military bases or a mountain, this change is about altering public opinion rather than scoring political points. …
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Reuters — At least 72 artisanal miners were killed in an airstrike in northern Sudan on Saturday, rights monitor Emergency Lawyers said on Sunday, in the second such incident in several months. Emergency Lawyers blamed the Egyptian air force for the strike, a claim Reuters could not immediately verify. The Egyptian military did not comment on …
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of meetings with government and parliamentary officials in Thailand on Monday at the start of a visit to Bangkok aimed at strengthening political, economic, investment and educational cooperation between the two countries. Abdelatty met Thai Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa to discuss ways to expand trade and investment […]
Hyde Park Developments has signed an agreement to acquire a 415-feddan plot in the eastern expansions area of 6th of October City in west Cairo, formerly known as the Dreamland land, in a deal involving Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing ceremony at the government […]
Forty hours of meticulous craftsmanship. Forty hours of weaving Egypt’s identity into every detail of a bag. Forty hours of creating a piece of Egypt to share with the world. This is how Egyptian luxury house Shahira Lasheen’s debut bag collection, which was launched in late September, can be summed up in just three sentences. Adorned with intricate floral embroidery and delicate satin ribbon details, the handcrafted bag evokes the nostalgic charm of Egyptian grandmothers’ homes, where floral motifs, gold-plated chairs, and beautifully patterned boxes brought warmth and elegance to every living room. Step into the traditional home of an Egyptian grandmother, and you’ll likely find floral prints woven into every corner. More than a decorative choice, these patterns reflect the elegance and femininity of Egyptian interiors, revealing how generations of Egyptian women expressed their identity and celebrated craftsmanship through the details of their homes. Egyptian luxury house Shahira Lasheen’s debut bag collection draws inspiration from the nostalgic beauty of traditional Egyptian homes, where floral prints and delicate decorative details reflected generations of feminine elegance and artistic expression. Each bag is brought to life through approximately 40 hours ofContinue reading "The Feminine Language of Egyptian Embroidery"
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced on 12 October that he secured around 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding during his Asian tour, which included South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia from 6 to 11 October, calling for Egyptian officials to move quickly to turn the agreements into projects. Speaking at the airport upon his return to Egypt on Monday, El-Sisi described the tour as “very successful,” saying the reception he received reflected respect for Egypt’s foreign policy, which he described as balanced and moderate. El-Sisi said the visits demonstrated political and economic interest in expanding cooperation with Egypt, citing the country’s investment opportunities, infrastructure, and stability as factors behind that interest. He added that Egypt sought to strengthen economic and trade ties with the three countries while pursuing more balanced trade relationships to ensure mutual benefits. During his visit to South Korea, Egypt established a strategic partnership covering political, defence, and economic cooperation. The two countries also signed 12 agreements and memoranda of understanding covering trade, industry, energy, technology, maritime affairs, education, social security, and culture. In Malaysia, the two sides exchanged four cooperation memoranda covering investment, tourism, higher education,Continue reading "El-Sisi Says Asian Tour Secured 20 Agreements, Calls for Swift Implementation"
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Saudi Aramco is expanding its overseas oil storage capacity and evaluating additional crude export routes to strengthen supply security amid shipping disruptions and constraints affecting the Strait of Hormuz, according to President and CEO Amin Nasser. Nasser’s statements came during the 25th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) in Riyadh where he said the company was coordinating […]
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OPEC expects global oil demand to grow by 400,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2026, down from its initial projection of 1.4 million bbl/for, as market developments over the course of the year have prompted a reassessment, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said on October 12, Reuters reported. The organization expects some of the […]
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