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.
Enjoy the lively streets and markets of Cairo in this high‑definition walking tour.
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}
At the Richmond Neighborhood Center in San Francisco, more than 200 people are on the waitlist for the food pantry. The center is just a couple of miles west of “AI Alley,” where a cluster of major AI companies take in billions of dollars in investments and pay out high salaries to employees — in …
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An explosion went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night ahead of a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, according to French and Syrian media. Macron was unharmed and was already at the Presidential Palace when the explosions occurred, the Élysée Palace said in …
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Jassem Al Zaabi, Chairperson of Modon Holding, to review progress on the implementation of the Ras El Hekma megaproject on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast. The meeting, held at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, focused on the latest developments in the flagship urban development project and […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Tuesday announced a strategic economic partnership to support Syria’s reconstruction, as twin explosions in Damascus briefly overshadowed Macron’s historic visit but failed to disrupt a programme focused on investment and rebuilding. Speaking at a joint press conference in the Syrian capital, Al-Sharaa said Syria was […]
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Egypt’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended in a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Argentina after the Pharaohs surrendered a 2-0 lead in the Round of 16.
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Egypt national team head coach, Hossam Hassan, called for greater international action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a FIFA World Cup press conference on Monday, 6 July, stating that “any human being” should feel compassion for civilians affected by the ongoing war. Speaking ahead of Egypt’s Round of 16 clash with Argentina on Tuesday, 7 July, Hassan said the suffering of Palestinians transcends nationality or religion and that empathy for those affected should be a universal human response. “Everyone has feelings, and if there is a single person in the world who does not feel for the Palestinian people, then they are not human,” Hassan said. He pointed to the humanitarian conditions facing civilians in Gaza, describing the hardships endured by families living in tents without reliable access to food, shelter, or basic necessities. “It is a shame on all of us. A shame on the whole world, not just the Arab world or Africa,” he said, adding that world leaders should consider the conditions civilians are living under. Hassan also contrasted global reactions to animal abuse with what he described as the insufficient international response toContinue reading "Hossam Hassan Urges Global Action on Gaza Before Argentina Match"
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) plans to offer 62 investment opportunities through the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG). Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, announced the plan during a meeting with the Coordination Committee of Parties’ Youth Leaders and Politicians (CPYP), where he reviewed the petroleum sector’s ongoing investment allocations, according […]
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Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, announced that it has secured multiple contracts from India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) to deliver advanced wireline services aimed at enhancing reservoir understanding, optimizing production, and supporting more efficient field development across India’s offshore and onshore oil and gas assets. The awards were finalized during […]
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