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}
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US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran until Tehran presents its proposals and negotiations are completed. Trump wrote on his Truth Social account: “Due to the sharp divisions within the Iranian government, which was to be expected, and at the request of Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, …
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Two Palestinians, among them a 14-year-old boy, have been shot and killed at a school in the occupied West Bank amid an attack by Israeli settlers, the Palestinian Health Ministry and multiple eyewitnesses said. A video from the scene shows a man in military fatigues armed with a rifle advancing slowly on the village of …
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US President Donald Trump said he opposes extending the ceasefire with Iran, arguing that Washington remains in a “strong negotiating position” and is capable of securing what he described as a “great deal,” as signs mount that planned talks in Pakistan are stalling ahead of the truce deadline. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Trump dismissed […]
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Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb discussed ways to strengthen economic and investment co-operation, alongside key regional developments, particularly in the Middle East, according to the Egyptian presidency. In a Tuesday statement, the presidency said Al-Sisi received Stubb in Cairo during an official visit, where the two leaders held bilateral talks […]
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Egypt’s attorney general has issued a travel ban on parents who defy court-ordered alimony. Defaulters are to be added to no-fly lists and placed under arrival surveillance to protect women and children of divorce. The directive, issued Monday, 20 April, by Attorney General Mohamed Shawky, is meant to uphold the authority of judicial rulings and safeguard the rights of those in whose favor judgments were issued, particularly the rights of wives and children, which are legally protected rights surrounded by special guarantees ensuring their preservation. It authorizes the Public Prosecution to bar such individuals from leaving Egypt and to flag them upon entry, using powers rooted in its constitutional mandate to enforce judicial rulings. The Prosecution urged those convicted to promptly settle the amounts ordered by the courts to avoid further legal measures permitted by law. This decision came shortly after a series of incidents that shook Egyptian society, all centered on the failure to pay child support. On 17 March, Egyptians were shaken by a case in Alexandria in which a cancer-stricken mother, abandoned by her ex-husband and unable to pay her bills, allegedly agreed with her eldest sonContinue reading "Egypt Adds Alimony Defaulters to No-Fly Lists"
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Egypt has launched an upgraded online ticket booking platform for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), aimed at improving the visitor experience and enhancing digital security, according to a statement by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday 20 April. The new platform is designed to simplify the booking process, with fewer steps and a more user-friendly interface to allow visitors to reserve tickets more quickly. Officials said the update is part of efforts to provide a more streamlined and secure digital experience, particularly following the emergence of unofficial websites selling counterfeit tickets. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, said the move aims to establish a single official booking channel through the museum’s website, helping ensure credibility and protect users. Visitors are advised to book tickets only through the official platform to avoid fraudulent websites. The upgraded system is now available at tickets.gem.eg, while the previous booking website will continue to operate temporarily during a transition period before being phased out. The transition will include redirection between the old and new platforms to ensure a smooth shift for users. The launch comes as Egypt continues to expandContinue reading "Egypt Upgrades Online Ticket Platform for Grand Egyptian Museum"
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Badr Eldin Petroleum Company (Bapetco), a joint venture (JV) between Shell and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), have implemented an updated drilling system and well design in BED 16-33 well in Westen Desert, reducing costs by nearly $500,000 and drilling time by about 10 days, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum […]
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The energy consumption rationalization plan is still under evaluation to assess the savings it has achieved. Initial indicators suggest that during the first week, it resulted in savings of 18,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity, 3.5 million cubic meters (mmcm) of fuel, 4,700 MWh from remote work, and 980,000 cubic meters of fuel, Prime Minister Mostafa […]
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