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 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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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi emphasized on Monday that the Nile waters represent an existential issue and are a top priority for the Egyptian state, during his meeting with the Senior Advisor to the President of the US for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos. Egypt will not compromise on protecting its water interests, Sisi …
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Egyptian MP Sanaa Saeed, a member of the National Council for Women, spoke on Monday about new measures to address those who refuse to pay alimony. She noted that the Public Prosecutor issued a decision to place anyone evading alimony payments on watch lists, in addition to the Justice Ministry activating a decision to suspend …
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Oil and European natural gas prices surged after Tehran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on vessels following the US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian ship, halting all shipping traffic through the vital energy corridor. The turbulent weekend escalation saw Tehran re-impose restrictions on the waterway on Saturday, reversing a brief reopening. Iranian officials […]
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Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted mistrust of Washington remains a key obstacle to progress. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the […]
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Egypt has declared Saturday 25 April an official paid public holiday to mark Sinai Liberation Day, according to a statement issued by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday 20 April. The decision applies to employees across ministries, government entities, public authorities, local administration units, as well as public sector and state-owned companies. Sinai Liberation Day is observed annually on 25 April, commemorating the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Sinai Peninsula in 1982 and the restoration of Egyptian sovereignty over the territory under the Egypt–Israel peace treaty. The day remains one of Egypt’s key national occasions, symbolising the end of years of occupation following the 1967 war and the culmination of diplomatic and military efforts to regain the peninsula.
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The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) said it received on Sunday 19 April the 36th group of wounded and ill Palestinians via the Rafah border crossing, providing services to facilitate the movement of patients and their companions. ERC support included hot meals, clothing, and personal care items. In parallel, the ERC dispatched the 179th “Zad Al-Izzah (humanitarian aid convoy campaign used by the Egyptian Red Crescent for shipments of relief aid from Egypt to Gaza) – From Egypt to Gaza” convoy, sending several trucks carrying more than 5,590 tons of comprehensive humanitarian assistance. The shipment included over 2,680 tons of food supplies and flour, more than 1,170 tons of medical and relief items, and around 1,740 tons of fuel to help operate hospitals and other vital facilities. The ERC also delivered large-scale emergency shelter and winterization supplies, including more than 7,580 tents for displaced people, 11,470 clothing items, over 695 blankets, 240 mattresses, and more than 13,450 tarpaulins. The ERC said its humanitarian operations at Rafah have continued since the start of the crisis, with total aid delivered to Gaza exceeding 900,000 tons, supported by the efforts of more than 65,000Continue reading "Egyptian Red Crescent Receives 36th Batch of Injured Palestinians at Rafah"
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Kuwait has moved to protect its contractual obligations after disruptions to tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz forced it to suspend part of its oil export commitments, Reuters reported, citing Bloomberg News. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), a state- owned oil company, notified clients that it is activating a force majeure clause following difficulties faced […]
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with Greg McDaniel, Senior Vice President of International Assets and General Manager of Apache Egypt, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and follow up on the progress of operations at the company’s production sites, focusing on improving operational efficiency and developing work mechanisms in concession areas. […]
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