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.
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}
Egypt has achieved a significant healthcare milestone following the announcement by GLOBOCAN—a platform under the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO)—of an official decline in incidence and mortality rates for several of the most prevalent types of cancer. Liver, bladder, and breast cancers were the top three cancers which saw noticeable declines. This reflects …
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President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the creation of a “Super Intelligence Force” to “ensure that America continues to lead the world” when it comes to artificial intelligence. The president said the task force will coordinate the government’s engagement with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, infrastructure providers and AI companies. The group will be …
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Egypt’s trade exchange with African Union (AU) countries rose to $6.1bn during the first seven months of 2026, compared with $5.5bn during the same period in 2025, marking an 11.8% increase, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). In a statement issued on the occasion of New Alamein City hosting the […]
The leaders of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Eritrea have issued the Alamein Joint Declaration, establishing a unified four-nation front to assert exclusive sovereignty over Red Sea governance, defend the territorial integrity of member states, and categorically reject any unilateral measures affecting the Nile River. Meeting in New Alamein City on October 4, Egyptian President […]
The inaugural Alamein-Africa Forum, held from 2 to 4 October, is bringing together African governments, business leaders, and investors in Egypt, with a focus on strengthening intra-African trade, attracting investment, and turning the continent’s economic potential into tangible projects. Around 1,500 participants are attending the event, which is designed to become a biennial platform for African economic cooperation. The forum comes at a moment when African economies are confronting many of the same pressures affecting markets around the world, such as higher energy and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing competition for investment. Why Alamein? Situated on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, the city occupies a strategic position between African, Mediterranean, and European economic networks. Egypt itself sits at the intersection of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, with transport, energy, and trade infrastructure that gives it an important role in regional commerce. The Egyptian government is increasingly presenting New Alamein as more than a coastal development. The city is being positioned as a destination for international business, investment, and regional gatherings, and the Alamein-Africa Forum adds an explicitly continental dimension to that strategy. The forum is takingContinue reading "African Billionaires and Investors Gather in Egypt’s Alamein"
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Six Matsada2sh journalists were detained in late September. Here is what the Interior Ministry and the platform have said, and where the case stands.
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Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, CEO and Managing Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting minister, state media reported on Sunday. State media did not provide a reason for Paknejad’s resignation. He had served as oil minister since August 2024, as the seven-month war between Iran […]
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OPEC+ agreed to keep its November oil production targets unchanged at a meeting on Sunday, as Middle East export disruptions continue to limit actual output despite higher flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Oman made the decision during a brief online meeting. Gulf OPEC+ producers have been […]
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