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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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}
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Pakistan’s foreign minister has said three of its nationals were killed in an attack by the Iran-backed Huthi militia on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea. This marks the first fatalities in the Red Sea since the Yemen-based militant group declared a blockade of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on July 20. Here’s a closer …
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Meta is taking a stance on one of the biggest debates shaping the future of artificial intelligence: Should AI models be open for anyone to tinker with and modify, or should they be tightly controlled by the companies making them? For Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the answer is clearly the former. The tech giant on …
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An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Sheikh Soby archaeological site in Egypt’s Bahariya Oasis has uncovered three tombs dating to different periods of ancient Egypt, along with mummies, limestone and pottery coffins, pottery vessels, offering tables and terracotta votive figurines. The excavation season is being led by Sabry Farag, Director General of Antiquities of […]
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Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi has announced the launch of the 2026 international bid round for crude oil and natural gas exploration, offering 14 new exploration areas to international and Egyptian companies in a move aimed at attracting more investment, boosting domestic production and supporting the targets of the government’s five-year production growth […]
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Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has decided on Tuesday, 11 August, to tighten the procedures used to verify the identity of mobile phone line holders by accelerating the rollout of biometric verification mechanisms through mobile operator applications. The move is intended to strengthen the SIM card registration process, reduce the risk of registering lines in individuals’ names without their knowledge, and prevent the recurrence of such incidents through new regulatory measures carried out in cooperation with Egypt’s four mobile operators. Biometric verification is expected to rely on the user’s distinctive biometric characteristics to confirm identity, rather than depending solely on traditional personal information. According to the NTRA’s communication, the new mechanisms will enable line holders to verify their identities more securely via mobile operator apps, improving the connection between line ownership data and the actual person holding the service. The move comes as part of efforts to tighten control over mobile line registration following complaints that some lines were registered using citizens’ data without their consent. The regulatory action also extends beyond new SIM registrations. NTRA has required mobile operators to send text messages to all existing lines registeredContinue reading "NTRA Tightens SIM Registration Verification with Biometric Checks via Mobile Apps"
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Egypt ranks second by nationality on Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list, with 15 Egyptian chief operating executives (CEOs) represented across banking, real estate, finance, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and other major sectors. Seven Egyptian-headquartered companies also feature in the ranking, underscoring the growing regional influence of the country’s corporate leaders. Egypt accounts for nearly 15 percent of the individuals represented in the ranking. Below are the leading Egyptian CEOs and Egyptian companies featured. Hisham Talaat Moustafa: Egypt’s Real Estate Powerhouse One of the highest-ranked Egyptian business leaders is Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding), an Egyptian multinational real estate development company, who ranks No. 30. TMG has expanded beyond Egypt into markets including Saudi Arabia and Oman, while continuing to develop some of Egypt’s largest integrated residential and hospitality communities. Mohamed El-Etreby: Leading Egypt’s Largest Bank Mohamed El-Etreby, CEO of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), is the highest-ranked Egyptian CEO from the country’s banking sector. El-Etreby assumed his position in 2024. NBE, Egypt’s largest bank, has more than 35,000 employees and hundreds of branches nationwide. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab and HishamContinue reading "Egyptian CEOs Dominate Representation in Forbes Middle East’s Top CEOs 2026"
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, reviewed preparations for the Mediterranean Offshore Conference & Exhibition 2026 (MOC), which will bring energy companies, government officials, and industry experts to Alexandria from October 20 to 22. The conference and exhibition will focus on Mediterranean energy and carry the theme “Egypt as a key pillar for securing […]
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Egypt is preparing a seismic survey spanning about 110,000 km² in the western Western Desert near the Libyan border, aimed at building a new geological and geophysical database and attracting oil and gas investment in this largely unexplored area, Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, announced. The survey will cover an area equivalent […]
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