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}
Anthropic says its AI models could pose a “catastrophic or existential risk to humanity” and can “resist shutdown,” according to an initial public offering prospectus obtained by Reuters. Anthropic is pursuing an IPO some time in the next year that many expect to value the five-year-old company at approximately $2 trillion. The company’s Wall Street …
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The pilot suspected of having attacked another pilot aboard a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight on Wednesday was removed from a previous job at Oman’s national airline last year following concerns about his extremist views, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The pilot is an Omani citizen named Hamam al-Hammami, according to the two …
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Egypt is working to link a digital crop-forecasting tool with its irrigation rotation system to calculate actual crop water requirements and distribute water through canals more precisely, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam reviewed updates to the irrigation rotation application and an initial version of a […]
Egypt is seeking to strengthen its startup ecosystem by helping technology companies capitalise on opportunities created by artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on developing scalable solutions that address real-world challenges, Ahmed Elzaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), said. Speaking at the opening of Techne Summit Alexandria 2026 on behalf of […]
Egyptian actress and singer Amira Adib said she may pursue legal action over what she described as false and misleading claims surrounding a video of a wedding-themed celebration she attended with friends in Berlin. In a statement posted to Instagram on Saturday, 3 October, Adib said she had already addressed the “misunderstanding” surrounding the gathering and would not tolerate the continued circulation of false information, misleading reports, or selectively edited content that misrepresented the event or harmed her or her family. Videos and photos from the gathering circulated widely on Egyptian social media, where some users claimed that Adib had attended a same-sex wedding involving three male friends. Other posts alleged that she had acted as an officiant or witness at the supposed ceremony. However, the original video said it was a celebration of friendship among roommates that had known each other for a long time. Adib first responded to the claims in a video posted to TikTok on Friday, 2 October, explaining that no marriage had taken place and that the gathering was a celebration of a 15-year friendship between the three men. The celebration was organised around theContinue reading "Amira Adib Warns of Legal Action Over Claims Surrounding ‘Viral Friendship Wedding’"
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Practical Egypt travel tips for 2026 covering safety, transport, money, clothing, heat, local customs, sightseeing, and smarter trip planning.
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