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.
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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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Hardly a week passes without some new spat between the Trump administration and Europe. But in a year that has seen a major dispute over tariffs, US President Donald Trump threatening to annex Greenland and disagreements over aid to Ukraine, the most pressing threat facing Europe is the ongoing transatlantic rift over NATO. Trump has …
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New York — The Department of Defense announced Friday an agreement with seven major technology companies to use their artificial intelligence tools in its classified networks. Not included: Anthropic, which the Trump administration has blacklisted over Anthropic’s insistence that the Pentagon include certain safety guardrails for the government’s use of AI in warfare. But the White …
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Egypt’s Ministry of Health has discussed with the World Bank Group, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), ways to deepen cooperation in the healthcare sector, with a focus on localising pharmaceutical production and improving service quality. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with a World Bank delegation to review initiatives aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical supply […]
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Egypt and Tanzania welcomed positive developments in consultations aimed at restoring inclusivity to the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and rejected unilateral actions concerning the river, the Egyptian foreign ministry said on Monday. The statements followed a telephone conversation between Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, and Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud […]
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As gold prices continued to surge and fluctuate sharply in 2025 and 2026, more Egyptians turned to gold as a way to protect their savings — but that same surge has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish genuine pieces from counterfeits. Local prices have shown significant volatility, with 21-karat gold reaching over EGP 6,000 (113 USD) per gram in early 2026, according to Daily News Egypt, while historical data shows prices climbing above EGP 7,000 (132 USD) per gram during the same period. Earlier reports by Reuters show how rapidly prices have climbed in recent years alongside currency pressures. That rise reflects a broader shift. Gold in Egypt has increasingly moved beyond jewelry into the realm of financial security, particularly during periods of inflation and currency depreciation. The World Gold Council notes that demand across the Middle East is closely tied to savings behavior during economic uncertainty. Why Gold Demand Remains High Gold demand in Egypt has been closely tied to economic pressure, particularly inflation and currency fluctuations. Prices in Egypt move in line with global markets and the exchange rate, meaning local volatility can be sharp and unpredictable. AtContinue reading "Egypt’s Gold Boom Makes Fakes Harder to Spot"
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Egypt’s Ministry of Education has taken over the management of Happy Land School in the Bashteel area of Giza on Monday, 4 May, after authorities arrested a suspect in connection with an incident involving an alleged sexual assault of a young girl, following the viral circulation of a video online. According to authorities, the case dates back to October 2025, but it only came to public attention after a reported dispute between the school’s partners which led to the video being shared on social media. The upload triggered widespread outrage and prompted swift action by the ministry and security authorities. The Interior Ministry said it identified the suspect and arrested him in Sohag governorate, adding that the case was referred to the Public Prosecution. The video, which shows inappropriate conduct by a staff member in an administrative office inside the school, intensified fears among parents about child safety, particularly in private schools. Local reporting cited education directorate sources stating that the person appearing in the clip is not the school’s director, as initially circulated, but rather one of its partners, while investigations continue to clarify the full circumstances. InContinue reading "Egypt Moves to Take Over “Happy Land School” After Viral Video Alleges Sexual Assault of a Child"
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Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, met with Alexie Ba, Regional Director of SANY Group, a Chinese company that operates in manufacturing renewable energy equipment, to discuss and follow up on plans to establish a plant in Egypt to manufacture wind turbines, as part of the state’s plan to strengthen local production in […]
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The South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) has announced an extension of the closing date for the Red Sea international bid Round to Monday, June 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Cairo local time. By extending the deadline, which was initially set for Monday, May 3, Ganope aims to provide additional time for companies to […]
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