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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South Korea’s president has angered the Israeli government by sharing video on social media from 2024 that shows Israeli soldiers pushing a body off a building in the occupied West Bank. “We need to check if this is true, and if it is, we should find out what measures were taken,” President Lee Jae Myung …
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The recent decision to legalize the status of 191 churches and affiliated buildings during the meeting of the Main Committee for Church Legalization is a move that cannot be overlooked. This significant decision translates the principle of freedom of worship into a tangible reality, ensuring it is protected in both form and substance. The continuous …
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Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the historic site of El-Bahnasa in Minya, offering new insights into funerary traditions during the Greek and Roman periods. The find was made by a Spanish mission from the University of Barcelona and the Institute of the Ancient Near East, led by […]
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Egypt is stepping up the pace of ongoing healthcare projects and has put up an urgent plan to upgrade hospitals in Matrouh ahead of the summer season, the Ministry of Health said. In a statement, the ministry said Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with representatives of the Interior Ministry’s healthcare services fund to review […]
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Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April, reversing a brief reopening of the critical maritime corridor after the United States refused to lift its blockade on Iranian ports. Iranian military authorities confirmed on Saturday that the strait has been returned to what they described as its “previous status,” placing it under strict supervision by the country’s armed forces. The decision came just hours after a short-lived window during which commercial vessels were allowed to pass through the strategic waterway. The strait, a critical artery for global energy supplies, typically carries around 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas exports. Its repeated closure has sent shockwaves through maritime traffic and energy markets, reversing earlier optimism sparked by a temporary reopening tied to a ceasefire in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump maintained that a broader peace deal with Iran was “very close,” despite the renewed disruption. His comments followed a wave of optimism on Friday, when Tehran briefly reopened the strait after a ceasefire agreement aimed at halting Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah. However, Washington’s insistence on maintaining a naval blockade of Iranian ports untilContinue reading "Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Saying It Will Remain Shut Until US Blockade Is Lifted"
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Egypt has welcomed the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, describing it as a positive step toward de-escalation, according to a statement released on Thursday 16 April. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, comes amid escalating cross-border hostilities that have raised concerns over a wider regional conflict. In its statement, Egypt said the ceasefire presents an opportunity to reduce tensions and halt ongoing military operations that have contributed to instability along the Lebanon–Israel border. Egypt stressed the importance of fully adhering to the truce, calling for an end to all military actions and urging the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 as a basis for restoring stability. Egypt also reaffirmed its support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while calling on the international community to ensure the ceasefire holds and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. The truce took effect later on Thursday, with fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continuing in the hours leading up to its implementation. The deal follows weeks of escalating violence that has left thousands dead and displaced large numbers of civilians in Lebanon, amid broader regional tensions linkedContinue reading "Egypt Welcomes Lebanon–Israel Ceasefire Announcement"
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The Egyptian International Gas Technology Company (Gastec) recorded natural gas sales of approximately 664 million cubic meters (mmcm) during fiscal year (FY) 2025, achieving the highest market share in Egypt at 45%. Mohamed Elniel, the company’s Chairman, reported the figures during the General Assembly convened to approve the company’s results for the fiscal year. Gastec […]
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified two laws authorizing new petroleum exploration and production agreements in North Sinai offshore and the Gulf of Suez, as published by the Official Gazette and reported by Al-Ahram. The first agreement, under Law No. 81 of 2025, authorizes the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, to contract […]
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