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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National team superstar Mohamed Salah was officially named Man of the Match after guiding the Pharaohs to a historic qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following his stellar performance against Australia, the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) official Facebook page celebrated the talisman by posting a photo of him, captioned: …
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Celebrated Egyptian screenwriter Abdel Rahim Kamal joined millions in celebrating the national football team’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over Australia on Friday. The historic win in the Round of 32 propelled the Pharaohs to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history. Sharing a photo of the national team on his …
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Alexandria University’s Council has approved a donation worth EGP 1.53m from Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) to support the Aquaphoton team, which is representing the university in the regional competition for unmanned submarines and marine robots. The donation aims to strengthen the team’s technical and operational capabilities, enabling it to represent Egypt in one of the […]
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Arady Misr, an Egyptian digital land marketplace, has announced the upcoming launch of Arady Shares, a platform that will enable investors to acquire fractional ownership of land through investments starting from as little as one square metre. The platform aims to democratise access to land investment—an asset class that has traditionally required significant capital—by allowing […]
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Egypt reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
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Egypt will begin disbursing higher public sector salaries on 20 July, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Thursday, 2 July, Thursday, as the new fiscal year 2026/27 budget lifts the minimum monthly pay for state employees to EGP 8,000 (USD 162.8) and pushes government spending on wages to EGP 822.8 billion (USD 16.75 billion). All public sector employees will receive a monthly supplementary allowance of EGP 750 (USD 15.27), at a fiscal cost of EGP 77.5 billion (USD 1.58 billion). Those under the Civil Service Law will see a 12 percent annual increment on their functional wage; those outside it will receive a 15 percent increase on their basic salary. The package includes sector-specific additions. Teachers will receive an extra EGP 1,000 (USD 20.35 ) monthly beginning with the new academic year, while top-performing school administrations will earn an EGP 2,000 (USD 40.71) excellence incentive, measures covering roughly one million educators and costing the state EGP 14 billion (USD 285 million). Healthcare workers will receive an additional EGP 750 (USD 15.27) per month, with overnight duty allowances rising 25 percent from 1 July, for EGP 8.5 billion (USD 173 million)Continue reading "Egypt to Raise Public Sector Minimum Wage to EGP 8,000"
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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) raised production by 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd) compared to May, reaching a total of 19.43 million bpd. This rise followed a period of reduced output due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The survey found that Kuwait and Iran […]
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Gulf oil exports rose by over 3 million barrels per day (bpd) from May to over 10 million bpd in June, shipping data show. The UAE led, exporting 3.7-3.8 million bpd in June, more than 1 million bpd higher than May, according to Kpler, Vortexa, and LSEG. Export volumes remain 40% below pre-conflict levels. Combined […]
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