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}
Amid high inflation and widespread damage to infrastructure, the Iranian government has warned that heavily subsidized petrol prices may have to be raised. The issue is a sensitive one among Iranians. When the government raised fuel prices by 50% in 2019, nationwide protests quickly escalated into broader anti-government unrest and were met with a sweeping …
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When biologists experiment on dangerous viruses, they do so under strict regulations to prevent leaks or escapes. But no such rules exist to prevent AI agents from similarly escaping – even though the consequences could be catastrophic. That’s not a theoretical concern: An OpenAI test model escaped its test environment this week and broke into …
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The world was never meant to shrink for 17-year-old Palestinian rapper MC Abdul. Though he grew up in a world that, to others, always seemed like it would only shrink and become smaller, a world where violence and war shrank dreams, it was the complete opposite for him. He chose to expand his world far beyond it, but still carry Gaza with him. Born in Gaza in 2008, and part of a new generation that grew up with social media, Abdul’s story could not simply be summarised as “a young Palestinian rapper who blew up on social media after being inspired by Eminem.” While it is true that he grew up being inspired by American rappers like Eminem, Tupac Shakur, and Jay-Z, the reality is that his story alone, even at this early stage of his career, outgrows them. His story is not simply about his name or his persona as a rapper, nor is it about how many hits he has made or charts he has topped, but about a homeland and a cause that live beyond him. A homeland whose music existed long before the noise ofContinue reading "Palestinian Rapper MC Abdul Carries Gaza With Him Through Music"
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Throwing rocks in the sea, splashing in the Nile, all under the Egyptian sun. These are the simple and raw moments of Egyptian summers; simple, humble, and truly wholesome. These are the moments that do not really make it into travel postcards, yet somehow stay with us the longest. From the cup of tea shared without a plan, the breeze cutting through the palm trees, and the laughter of children diving into the Nile before heading home for dinner, summer in Egypt has always been a feeling that lives somewhere between memory and music. But, how does one translate the feeling of summer into both sound and flavour? For Egyptian producer El Waili, born Kareem Gaber, music has always been a way of preserving feeling. Renowned for his hypnotic productions and futuristic fusion of Chaabi (urban folk) with electronic music, El Waili has built a world where tradition collides beautifully with experimentation. And now, that sonic imagination has found an unexpected muse. In a collaboration with artisanal chocolates and drinks brand mōko, the music film, titled ‘Blended Colada,’ set out to answer a question few have ever thought toContinue reading "This Music Film Captures the Raw and Simple Beauty of an Egyptian Summer"
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Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with the UK Ambassador to Egypt Mark Bryson-Richardson to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, grid modernization, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and attracting new British investments to Egypt’s energy sector. During the meeting, Esmat highlighted opportunities to increase the participation of British companies in renewable […]
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has succeeded in fully securing the local market’s natural gas needs during the recent peak in consumption, driven by soaring temperatures. The move ensured stable fuel supplies across all sectors, foremost among them electricity, according to Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. This came during […]
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