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}
Police are hunting for suspects after three separate shootings overnight in South Africa left more than 30 people dead, as the country grapples with a spate of violent crime. South African police launched a manhunt Sunday after 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting in the township of Wedela in West Rand …
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Heavy rain from Hurricane Nolo is ramping up in southern Hawaii, the islands’ third dangerous brush with a hurricane in just six weeks. Potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides are again possible as the state contends with a Pacific tropical season supercharged by this year’s super El Niño. Nolo rapidly intensified into a Category 2 hurricane …
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Every morning at 9:00 a.m., Ukraine stops. Across cities in Ukraine, loudspeakers normally used to warn of incoming Russian air strikes broadcast the steady tick of a clock. City streets full of life fall silent. Traffic lights turn red. Cars stop. For one minute, a country pauses. This is Ukraine’s daily moment of silence, a […]
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said concessional financing is being provided to companies through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), stressing that the ministry’s role is to support economic activity and stimulate growth while maintaining fiscal stability. He said EGP 80bn has been allocated in the current budget to programmes supporting and stimulating […]
What would you do if you had to divide all your possessions between your children, but punished the one who refused to flatter you? That is where Shakespeare’s King Lear begins. Centuries after it was first written, the tragedy of an aging king and his three daughters continues to find new audiences, including in Cairo, where Egyptian actor Yehia El-Fakharany, as king Lear, has made the role his own across the past two decades. Now, as his latest King Lear continues its run at the National Theatre, the production offers Cairo audiences a chance to experience one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies live on stage. In August 2026, the play celebrated its 200th performance, with reported box-office revenues exceeding EGP 6 million (USD 118,000) which is a strong indication of the audience interest surrounding the production. Directed by Shady Sorour, the production presents William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy with El-Fakharany in the title role, alongside a cast that includes Amal Abdallah, Eman Raga, and Lekaa Ali as King Lear’s daughters. The script was translated by Fatma Moussa. The King Lear currently on stage in Cairo is not Yehia El-Fakharany’s first timeContinue reading "Why Everyone Should See King Lear at Least Once in Cairo"
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A single Instagram post was enough to spark days of discussion across social media. The post, published by a woman accusing Nabil Emad,, a football player for Zamalek SC, one of Egypt’s most prominent football clubs, quickly spread online as users debated the allegations of rape and shared opinions. Yet, beyond the claims themselves, the situation raised a broader question: why are more people choosing to take their stories to social media, even when legal action is already underway? The allegations stem from a post published in June, 2026, on Instagram by a woman who identifies herself as a dual citizen of Italy and Brazil under the handle @xo_maiu. In the post, she accused Emad, nicknamed Donga, of sexually assaulting her during a visit to Egypt in 2025. According to her account, she reported the incident to Egyptian authorities, testified before prosecutors, and submitted evidence as part of an ongoing investigation. A year later, seeing little progress in the case, she decided to share her story publicly in the hope that social media attention would help spread the truth. Whether the allegations ultimately result in legal action remains a matterContinue reading "When Allegations Go Viral: Why More People Are Taking Their Cases to Social Media"
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Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi called for stronger cooperation between governments and investors to develop integrated mineral value chains across Africa and attract long-term mining investment. Badawi made the remarks during a high-level roundtable of African and Arab ministers and executives titled “From Exploration to Markets: Strengthening Mineral Value Chains in […]
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Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, launched the African Minerals Regulatory Authorities Forum (AFMRA) in Cairo to strengthen cooperation among mining regulators and improve the continent’s regulatory frameworks. The forum was launched on the sidelines of Egypt Mining Forum 2026, held September 28-29, in the presence of Moses Michael Engadu, Secretary-General of […]
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