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.
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}
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a warning regarding a significant shift in weather patterns. Temperatures are expected to drop by 6°C to 7°C across the northern regions, extending to Greater Cairo and Northern Upper Egypt. While daytime conditions will remain relatively warm in most areas and hot in Southern Upper Egypt, temperatures will …
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EgyptAir has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 Max, marking a strategic milestone in the national carrier’s comprehensive fleet modernization program. The aircraft arrived via a long-term lease agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital and is the first of 18 units scheduled to join the fleet. The delivery, celebrated at Boeing’s Seattle facility, signals …
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Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation announced on Sunday, 3 May, that media outlets, digital platforms, and social media pages must refrain from publishing or circulating any video, audio, or written material by Diaa El-Awady, a controversial Egyptian doctor who died in the UAE last month. According to the council, the decision followed official correspondence from the Ministry of Health and Population and the Egyptian Medical Syndicate regarding content linked to El-Awady that authorities said could harm public health and pose a direct risk to citizens. The regulator said it had instructed its monitoring department to track violations across media outlets and online platforms, with legal measures to be taken against offenders. It also stated that links and content violating the decision would be referred to the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for urgent technical action aimed at limiting circulation and removing material from digital platforms. The council added that coordination is underway with the Ministry of Health and the Egyptian Medical Syndicate to issue new regulations governing media appearances by doctors, in line with professional and medical standards. The regulations are expected later this month. The authority also urged socialContinue reading "Egypt Bans Circulation of Content by Deceased Doctor Diaa El-Awady"
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Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Saturday 2 May a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, with production rates estimated at around 50 million cubic feet per day. The discovery followed the successful drilling of the exploratory well, Nidoco N-2, in an offshore concession, according to a statement released on Saturday. The well was drilled in the West Abu Madi development area in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, approximately 3 kilometers offshore, in shallow waters at a depth of about 10 meters. The ministry said the drilling was carried out using the EDC 56 rig (electric-driven rig designed for drilling oil, gas, or water wells), and that the operation was executed from land using advanced directional drilling techniques. The use of such modern methods, the ministry added, helped reduce costs and improve overall operational efficiency. Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi added the discovery is expected to support production growth alongside increases from existing fields. He also linked the broader momentum in exploration and drilling activity to the timely payment of due amounts to foreign partners, noting that improved settlement of partner obligations encourages companies to intensify explorationContinue reading "Egypt Unveils New Natural Gas Discovery in the Nile Delta, Targeting Early Production"
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The government has raised natural gas supply prices for the industrial sector, setting a minimum selling price of no less than $6.50 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) for energy-intensive industries. The measure was enacted under Decree No. 1306 of 2026 issued by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and published in the Egyptian official gazette El‑Waqai’ […]
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected Egypt’s offshore drilling rig Al‑Qaher‑2, which carried out operations for the Denise West‑1 exploratory well in the Eni‑bp Temsah concession in the Mediterranean. The operation resulted in a promising natural gas discovery, with reserves estimated at around 2 trillion cubic feet of gas, in addition to approximately 130 million barrels […]
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