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}
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in a massive missile attack overnight into Thursday, hours after President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin was ready to resume trilateral peace talks next month. At the request of US special envoy Steve Witkoff during their three-hour meeting on Wednesday, Putin said he would be willing to resume …
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New York — A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after the company was found to have misled users about its privacy practices in a case related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The Wednesday ruling marks one of the largest-ever legal penalties for a tech giant — and just the latest court loss …
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Wednesday that Egypt’s proposed military effort was aimed at defending Saudi Arabian territory and did not include an attack on Yemen, adding that Egypt would also defend the territory of any other Arab state if asked to do so. Al-Sisi said the purpose was to defend Saudi Arabia’s […]
Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilisers to China surged 678% year on year to $287m during the first eight months of 2026, up from $37m in the same period last year, according to data from the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC). The strong performance has strengthened China’s position among the top 10 […]
The US dollar surpassed EGP 55 against the Egyptian pound for the first time on Thursday, 22 October, with selling rates reaching EGP 55.37 at Egyptian banks by the close of business. The dollar’s selling rate reached EGP 55.35 at the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque du Caire, while Banque Misr listed it at EGP 55.33. Suez Canal Bank also recorded a selling rate of EGP 55.35, while Al Baraka Bank recorded the highest rate among the five lenders at EGP 55.37. The dollar’s buying and selling rates rose by between EGP 0.90 and EGP 0.92 across the five banks during Thursday’s trading, according to Ahram Online. The record-high exchange rates come amid continued fluctuations in the Egyptian pound’s value against the US dollar. The official exchange rate stood at approximately EGP 47.72 per dollar on 27 February, before the escalation of the US-Iran war according to Ahram Online. Since then, the pound has depreciated by approximately 13.8 percent against the dollar, based on the figures reported by Ahram Online. Exchange rates vary between banks, with buying rates reflecting how much banks pay customers selling dollars and selling ratesContinue reading "US Dollar Surpasses EGP 55 for First Time Against Egyptian Pound"
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Egypt’s Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfiq said on 21 October during the “Homeland and Citizen Security” session at Egypt Forum 2026 that the public has the right to know the results of investigations into complaints and videos shared on social media, stressing that the ministry seeks to balance transparency with the protection of privacy. Tawfiq said complaints shared publicly online can extend beyond personal grievances to become matters of public concern, particularly when they involve incidents that may affect public security. He noted that complaints posted on social media must be verified, as some may be fabricated, misleading, or taken out of context. “The public has the right to know what happened with these complaints,” Tawfiq said, explaining that the ministry publishes the results of its examinations on its official social media pages, alongside the original complaint or video and an explanation of the findings. He added that the ministry presents these findings transparently while taking the necessary precautions to protect individuals’ privacy. According to Tawfiq, this approach has helped build trust between citizens and security authorities by demonstrating the speed with which complaints and public concerns are addressed. TheContinue reading "Egypt’s Interior Minister Says Public Has Right to Know Results of Social Media Complaints"
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US refiners have operated at higher-than-normal rates in 2026 as tight global supplies of refined fuels, particularly diesel, have boosted profit margins, Reuters reported on October 22, citing data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Refinery capacity utilization averaged more than 95% from May to September, the highest level for those months since 1998, […]
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Egypt’s oil and gas sector highlighted the role of natural gas, advanced production technologies, and regional cooperation in boosting industrial growth and maximizing economic returns at the Mediterranean Offshore Conference and Exhibition (MOC 2026), according to a statement by the petroleum ministry on October 22. During a strategic dialogue session titled “From Molecules to Manufacturing: […]
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