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}
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}
Google wants to be your go-to fitness coach and wellness adviser… even if you have an Apple Watch. The tech giant announced a slew of health updates on Thursday that put its AI coach front and center, part of a broader strategy to compete with OpenAI, Microsoft and a wave of other tech companies racing …
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President Donald Trump told CNN on Friday that his administration was expecting to hear back from Iran later that evening about a US proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Asked by CNN’s Kristen Holmes whether he had received a response from Iran, Trump said, “We’ll hear from them supposedly tonight.” Pressed on whether he believed …
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and France while underscoring the importance of supporting stability and de-escalation efforts across the Middle East. The remarks came during talks held in New Borg El Arab on the sidelines of the inauguration of the […]
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The value of trade exchange between Egypt and France increased to $2.96bn in 2025, up from $2.94bn in 2024, reflecting annual growth of 1%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The figures were released in a statement issued by CAPMAS on the occasion of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s meeting […]
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Egypt’s Ministry of Transport announced on Friday 8 May ticket prices for the newly launched East Nile Monorail linking El-Mosheer Tantawy Station to the New Administrative Capital, with fares taking effect on Saturday 9 May after three days of free rides for passengers. The first operational phase links eastern Cairo with the New Administrative Capital, offering commuters a new high-speed transit option aimed primarily at government employees and residents travelling between the two urban centres. Under the newly announced pricing structure, the 22-station line has been divided into four fare zones. A journey covering up to five stations will cost EGP 20, while trips spanning 10 stations are priced at EGP 40. Passengers travelling through 15 stations will pay EGP 55, and a full-line journey across the entire route will cost EGP 80. Senior citizens above 60 years old and passengers with disabilities will receive a 50 percent discount across all zones, reducing the maximum fare for a full trip to EGP 40. The ministry also introduced discounted subscription packages designed to encourage regular commuters to use the new system. Weekly, monthly, and quarterly passes offer approximately half-price travel comparedContinue reading "Egypt Announced Monorail Ticket Prices"
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“All the beauty in you holds me, my love,” Egyptian artist BOSA, formerly known as Bosaina, sings softly and ethereally in Arabic in her latest dream-pop single, Shat Geded (A New Shore, 2025). The crashing waves, the vivid bursts of the pink flamingo ride, and the sea-lit glow of the music video are not the only images that conjure the feeling of the seashore. There is another shoreline unfolding beneath it all; one that lives within her mind, visible only through the song’s dreamlike haze and drifting beauty. Using vintage-style film grain and warm, sun-drenched shots of a coastline, the song gently takes the hand of its listeners and leads them into the dreamy interior of BOSA’s mind, a place where all the beauty in the world can reveal itself through a single moment, or even through the gaze of one lover. It is the kind of music one can completely sink into, or that can accompany a long, warm bath. While dream-pop is often linked to Western influences from the 1980s or the psychedelic rock scene of the late 1960s, BOSA takes the genre in a different direction,Continue reading "Dream Pop Finds Its Soul in Classical Arabic Poetry"
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Egypt has secured investment commitments exceeding $19 billion from international oil companies (IOC)s over the next three years, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during the cabinet’s weekly meeting. He broke down the figure to: $8 billion from Italy’s Eni, $5 billion from British Petroleum(bp), $2 billion from the UAE’s Arcius Energy, and $4 billion from […]
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Egypt Gas recorded a net profit after tax of EGP 321.8 million in 2025, marking 11% increase from 2024. This came on the back of a 20 % increase in the company’s revenues during the same period to stand at EGP 9 billion, according to the company’s financial results. The company increased the value of […]
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