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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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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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened to commercial shipping, effective immediately. The move follows the commencement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, signaling a potential de-escalation in the broader regional conflict. “In alignment with the ceasefire in Lebanon, we announce …
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Egypt is racing against time to finish a massive restoration and modernization drive across Luxor’s East and West Banks. Aimed at eliminating tourist bottlenecks and preserving ancient art, the project is scheduled for completion just before the high-traffic winter season begins. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, confirmed that work is being fast-tracked across …
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PMaestro has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Safari Group, the regional franchise rights holder of global brand Chuck E. Cheese, to establish a large-scale investment and operational platform in Egypt’s entertainment sector. Valued at approximately EGP 2bn, the initiative is expected to boost foreign direct investment inflows, stimulate entrepreneurship, and contribute to Egypt’s […]
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Startup Sync, the entrepreneurship platform active in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has successfully facilitated the acquisition of Egyptian recycling startup Cyclex by Edafa Venture, a leading venture capital firm in both markets. Cyclex specializes in recycling non-hazardous solid waste and transforming it into valuable products, underscoring the rising interest in sustainable investments and the growing […]
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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 Public Prosecution inaugurated on Wednesday, 15 April, the first three child-friendly investigation rooms, established with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The rooms are located at the Sheikh Zayed Prosecution Office, the Child Prosecution Office in the Al-Amiriya Courts Complex, and the Alexandria Courts Complex. This initiative is the first of its kind in Egypt. It forms part of efforts to strengthen children’s rights and achieve the child’s best interest through cooperation between the Public Prosecution and UNICEF. At the opening, Counselor Mohamed Shawky, the Attorney General of the Arab Republic of Egypt, stated that equipping these child-friendly rooms comes within the Public Prosecution’s plan to activate a child-friendly justice system. This ensures the protection of children during various stages of investigation, preserves their dignity, and takes into account their psychological and social needs. He added that this model will be gradually generalized across all governorates of the Republic. Shawky explained that the rooms were prepared according to approved international standards in terms of design and equipment. They include appropriate educational tools and integrated audio and video recording systems. These allow for the documentation of investigationContinue reading "Egypt Opens First Child-Friendly Investigation Rooms at Public Prosecution"
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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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