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.
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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}
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 list of demands from Iran can’t have surprised the White House. Hardliners have been repeating the mantra on a daily basis: the limited agreement in the works with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is not the same as reopening the vital waterway in the way Washington wants. For that, they say, “America must …
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Reuters — The Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online, police said on Sunday, as the government promised new safety protocols for schools. As investigations continued into Friday’s rampage, where a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot dead his grandparents …
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The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred Egypt’s four mobile network operators to the Public Prosecution for investigation over the registration of mobile lines using citizens’ personal data without their knowledge or possession, the regulator announced. The referral follows the NTRA’s examination and inspection of user complaints over the past two days. The authority […]
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A dog watching its owner smile may be doing much more than simply looking at a familiar face. Inside its brain, that smile appears to trigger a distinct response, one that researchers can tell apart from the reactions produced by anger, fear or sadness. Scientists have long known that dogs are unusually good at […]
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Egyptian security forces rescued a man who livestreamed on Facebook while allegedly being held inside the back of a refrigerated truck after being kidnapped by two brothers over a financial dispute, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday, August 10. The ministry said authorities investigated a video circulating on social media showing the man inside the truck, where he could be heard calling for help from security forces. According to the ministry, the incident was reported on Monday when the owner of a food warehouse in Qalyubia informed police that his son, a student, had been kidnapped by two food merchants using a refrigerated pickup truck. Preliminary investigations indicated that the kidnapping stemmed from a financial dispute involving the victim’s brother, who had allegedly obtained goods from the two merchants without paying for them. Security forces identified and arrested the two suspects, who are brothers and residents of Shubra El-Kheima, along with the vehicle allegedly used in the incident. The kidnapped man was rescued, and the two suspects reportedly confessed during questioning to abducting him over the financial dispute. Legal procedures have been initiated against the suspects, according to theContinue reading "Egyptian Man Rescued After Livestreaming His Kidnapping"
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Egyptian authorities arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of a family of four in New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement on Monday 10 August, as the Public Prosecution continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the murders. The victims were 43-year-old Amal Saad Riyad, her husband Osama Nassif, and their two daughters, Helen, 14, and Lilian, 16. The family members were found dead at separate locations in the Fifth Settlement, according to preliminary investigations. Authorities said the incident did not occur in a single location. The body of the father was found separately, while the mother and her two daughters were found inside the family’s car in one of the area’s streets. Preliminary police investigations cited by local media identified the suspect as a 61-year-old retired man who had previously been the father’s business partner in a printing company. Investigators said the two had been involved in a financial dispute. According to the investigations, the suspect was experiencing financial difficulties and had allegedly gathered information about the family’s assets, including gold jewellery reportedly kept in a safe at their home in the Fifth Settlement. Investigators said the suspect invited the father toContinue reading "Family of Four Killed in New Cairo, Suspect Arrested as Investigation Continues"
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Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, reviewed the operating position of the national natural gas network and the plans to secure supplies during the second half of summer. Badawi inspected operations from the national gas network control center at the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO), focusing on supplies to electricity generation plants […]
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ADNOC Gas, the natural gas processing and marketing arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), is considering building a liquified naturalgas (LNG) export facility on the UAE’s east coast as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions caused by the Iran war, Bloomberg reports. The company has […]
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