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}
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation are taking the center stage in Cairo International Airport’s new Terminal IV project, designed to deliver a smart, highly efficient passenger experience. During a meeting led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in New Alamein City to review the project’s progress, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny highlighted that Terminal IV …
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The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that its net international foreign exchange reserves rose to $56.30 billion at the end of July. This increase reflects the ongoing improvement in the country’s foreign liquidity position and strengthens the Egyptian economy’s ability to fulfill its international obligations. Official data released by the CBE revealed a monthly …
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British supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to return to Egypt on 13 August, headlining an exclusive invitation-only fashion event at D-Bay on the North Coast. Campbell is widely regarded as one of the most influential supermodels in fashion history, becoming one of the first Black models to achieve global supermodel status and appearing on the covers of hundreds of magazines throughout her career. Organized by Tatweer Misr in collaboration with Vogue Arabia, the event will bring together figures from the fashion, culture, business, and entertainment industries, with D-Bay positioned as a luxury lifestyle destination. Guests will also enjoy live performances by Egyptian electronic music artists Adrop and Gawdat. The event is produced by Blue Experience in partnership with Maison Pyramide. Campbell, one of the world’s most recognizable fashion icons, last visited Egypt in January 2021. During the trip, she became the first visitor to tour a newly uncovered archaeological discovery announced in 2021 before traveling across southern Egypt, including Luxor, Aswan, and Nubia.
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Turkish club Trabzonspor announced on Wednesday 5 August that they have moved into final-stage negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian forward expected to arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday 5 August as talks progress toward completion. Trabzonspor have indicated that Salah’s trip will be followed by a planned transition to the Trabzon area later the same day, adding that further details about welcome arrangements will be shared through the club’s official communication channels. Salah, 34, left Liverpool at the end of last season and has been assessing his next step as a free agent. He spent nine seasons at Anfield after joining from Roma in June 2017, winning major trophies including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, and multiple domestic cups. He also finished as the Premier League Golden Boot winner on four occasions and was named the PFA Player of the Year three times. Trabzonspor, nicknamed the “Black Sea Storm”, are one of the most decorated clubs in Türkiye, having won seven league titles, including six between 1976 and 1984. Their most recent Süper Lig triumph came in 2022, ending a 38-yearContinue reading "Mohamed Salah to Join Trabzonspor After Beşiktaş Deal Collapses"
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Harbour Energy, an independent energy company, generated $6.4 billion in revenue during the six months ending June 30, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period of 2025. This was mainly driven by record production resulting from strong operational execution and higher oil and European natural gas prices, according to the company’s press release […]
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Denver-based major gold mining firm AngloGold Ashanti expects to resume exploration at its Nugrus and Najd blocks in Egypt’s Eastern Desert in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 after halting work in March. The company’s H1 exploration report cited “an undisclosed incident” as the reason for the suspension, without providing further details. Moreover, AngloGold completed […]
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